RJ Teter is Awarded the 2026 John Worden Scholarship

RJ Teter from the University of Notre Dame has been awarded the $2,000

John Worden Scholarship.

"What started with a single tournament, highlighted by hotdogs and cake, has changed the entire course of my life.  Waterskiing - and the constant tinkering with bindings, fins, and course anchor systems - is a large part of why I have decided to study mechanical engineering, and now the waterskiing community is helping me do so.  I am honored to be privileged to pursue my degree in Mr. Worden’s name and this scholarship will be a great help in paying for my education. "  - R.J.

Established by request of The John Worden Memorial Foundation, the scholarship is given to the qualifying candidate who is an AWSA and/or NCWSA undergraduate student attending college and that is pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics (STEM) and demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities and the ability to take an innovative approach to solving problems.

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Established in 1968, the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation celebrates the history of all towed water sports and promotes these sports through our Scholarship and Collegiate Grant Programs and the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Hall of Fame.