Varsity O Alumni Society - Scholarship
Scholarship
Scholarship support from alumni and friends like you is vitally important to students. Your support can give today’s students the opportunities to become tomorrow’s leaders. Below is a list of scholarships you can donate to!
Varsity O Support Fund: Program support for the Varsity O organization
Bill Wentz Varsity O Post Graduate Scholarship: Provides scholarship support to an outstanding OSU student-athlete letter-winner who will be pursuing a post-graduate degree at OSU.
Congratulations to this year’s Varsity O award winners!
Varsity O is proud to recognize both our former and current student-athletes, celebrating Buckeyes who continue to represent Ohio State at the highest level.
2026 Varsity O Alumni Awards:
- Barbie Tootle Buckeye Spirit Award: Recognizes an individual who has demonstrated unconditional loyalty and support of Ohio State Athletics - Katy Swathwood
- Jim Jones Career Achievement Award: Recognizes outstanding career achievement by a former Ohio State male letterwinner - Shawn Conyers
- Phyllis Bailey Career Achievement Award: Recognizes outstanding career achievement by a former Ohio State female letterwinner who has carried the values learned through intercollegiate athletics into her career - Janine Oman
Student-Athlete Awards:
Varsity O is also proud to support current student-athletes through meaningful recognition and financial support, celebrating excellence in the classroom and helping position Buckeyes for continued success beyond Ohio State.
- Postgraduate Scholarship: Jessica Eden – Women’s Swim & Dive
- Postgraduate Scholarship: Jacob Harmon – Men’s Gymnastics
- Highest Large Team GPA: Women’s Soccer & Field Hockey
- Highest Small Team GPA: Dance Team & Men’s Cross Country
