Scholarships for Young Athletes - Pacific Grappling Events

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Påtgon Soyoken Ambasadot Program

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About the Scholarship

Opens:

AUGUST 01, 2025

CLoses:

November 30, 2025

4 AMBASADOT FINALISTS WILL EACH BE AWARDED:

$1,000 FOR JIU JITSU PURSUITS

PGE GEAR PACKAGE + 1-year collaboration on social media

The Påtgon Soyoken Åmbasadot Program offers an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic Jiu Jitsu athletes to partner with PGE and Påtgon. This initiative aims to support and promote committed individuals on their Jiu Jitsu paths. Below are the details and requirements for applying to become one of our brand ambassadors.

Program Benefits

Four ambassadors will be chosen to each receive an award package that includes a monetary award of one-thousand dollars to support their Jiu Jitsu pursuits, as well as a Pacific Grappling Events Gear Package complete with essential equipment to assist on their journeys to excellence.

Additionally, ambassadors will participate in a one-year collaboration with PGE and Påtgon Jiu Jitsu via various social media platforms starting from 2026–2027, enhancing their visibility and promoting their personal brand.

Eligibilitiy

Academic Achievement: Must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or above.

Competition Experience: Must have participated in at least two Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournaments since 2022.

Community Engagement: Must complete at least 20 hours of volunteer work, either personally or through family involvement, in Pacific Grappling Events, Påtgon Jiu Jitsu events, or any nonprofit/charitable activities or organizations.

Required materials

Video Submission: Create a video outlining your current and future goals for Jiu Jitsu over the next five years. Highlight your aspirations, challenges, and the milestones you wish to achieve.

Long-Term Vision: Describe your long-term goal for Jiu Jitsu. What do you hope to accomplish in the sport, and how do you envision your journey unfolding?

Award Utilization Plan: Explain how you plan to use the $1,000 award if selected as an ambassador. Detail how monetary support will contribute to your development and success in Jiu Jitsu

notification process

November 30, 2025: Deadline to submit completed applications to pacificgrappling@gmail.com. Late submissions will not be considered.

Application Review Period: Check quality of, and compliance with, requirements

Final decision by panel

award reception

December 06, 2025: Formal induction of Påtgon Soyoken Ambasadot finalists at the Winter 2025 Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament.

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The 2025 Sustieni Scholarship

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application opening soon

About the Scholarship

Opens:

august 01, 2025

CLoses:

NOVEMBER 30, 2025

Female and male finalists win:

$1,000 FOR JIU JITSU PURSUITS

We at Pacific Grappling Events, an organization dedicated to fostering opportunities for Guam's youth athletes, are celebrating the three-year anniversary of our main event: the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament. To celebrate this milestone and as part of its commitment to empowering the next generation, we are awarding the third ever Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Sustieni Scholarship this winter.

The Sustieni Scholarship recognizes and rewards exceptional Påtgon Jiu Jitsu competitors who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, sportsmanship and talent in their pursuit of grappling excellence.

Eligibilitiy

Must be a student who has demonstrated excellence in academics, extracurriculars (sports, jiu jitsu, art, etc.), community service, and leadership

Must NOT smoke, drink, use drugs, or partake in illegal activities of any kind *School Principal to verify the record of the student

Must be a fully registered Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Competitor

Required materials

Photo identification

School transcript or report card

Prompted essay/video submission and 2 letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to student's academic, athletic, community service, and leadership qualities

notification process

November 30, 2025: Deadline to submit completed applications to pacificgrappling@gmail.com. Late submissions will not be considered.

Application Review Period: Check quality of, and compliance with, requirements

Final decision by panel.

award reception

December 06, 2025: Formal acceptance from Sustieni Scholarship recipients at the Winter 2025 Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament.

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Recipients

join our community

"
So inspiring!
Through the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament, a positive influence is fostered among youth by promoting a healthy lifestyle. It also provides a platform for young individuals to push their limits, instill discipline, and clarify their future aspirations. This helps in building confidence and maintaining a supportive environment within the BJJ community, inspiring them to become positive role models for others.
Corina Andre
Proud grandmother of Sophia Andre
"
It's an awesome event!
The kids are awesome and the medals are impressive! I love the outcome of the PJJT and appreciate the inclusion of food vendors for parents who stayed to watch their kids compete. The UOG Field House is a great venue with ample space and bleachers. It's also great that there are warm-up mats away from the bullpen. I definitely see the significance of promoting education about health and fitness as it relates to jiu jitsu and our culture through the way PGE hosts their local events.
John Aquino
Proud first-time supporter at the Spring 2024 PJJT
"
It's fun and I look forward to the next!
The Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament is an awesome experience that furthers my journey in jiu jitsu. Everyone always has a great time there at the UOG Field House. The kids do awesome in their matches and they always have a lot of fun. PJJT always gets better every year and I see them continuing to improve throughout the years. I am grateful for receiving the Sustieni Scholarship because it was a great opportunity to fund my competitions, classes, and gis. I look forward to competing in the next tournament.
Katana Taitague, 11yo
Påtgon Competitor and 1st Sustieni Scholarship Female Finalist
"
So inspiring!
Through the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament, a positive influence is fostered among youth by promoting a healthy lifestyle. It also provides a platform for young individuals to push their limits, instill discipline, and clarify their future aspirations. This helps in building confidence and maintaining a supportive environment within the BJJ community, inspiring them to become positive role models for others.
Corina Andre
Proud grandmother of Sophia Andre
"
It's an awesome event!
The kids are awesome and the medals are impressive! I love the outcome of the PJJT and appreciate the inclusion of food vendors for parents who stayed to watch their kids compete. The UOG Field House is a great venue with ample space and bleachers. It's also great that there are warm-up mats away from the bullpen. I definitely see the significance of promoting education about health and fitness as it relates to jiu jitsu and our culture through the way PGE hosts their local events.
John Aquino
Proud first-time supporter at the Spring 2024 PJJT
"
It's fun and I look forward to the next!
The Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament is an awesome experience that furthers my journey in jiu jitsu. Everyone always has a great time there at the UOG Field House. The kids do awesome in their matches and they always have a lot of fun. PJJT always gets better every year and I see them continuing to improve throughout the years. I am grateful for receiving the Sustieni Scholarship because it was a great opportunity to fund my competitions, classes, and gis. I look forward to competing in the next tournament.
Katana Taitague, 11yo
Påtgon Competitor and 1st Sustieni Scholarship Female Finalist
"
So inspiring!
Through the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament, a positive influence is fostered among youth by promoting a healthy lifestyle. It also provides a platform for young individuals to push their limits, instill discipline, and clarify their future aspirations. This helps in building confidence and maintaining a supportive environment within the BJJ community, inspiring them to become positive role models for others.
Corina Andre
Proud grandmother of Sophia Andre
"
It's an awesome event!
The kids are awesome and the medals are impressive! I love the outcome of the PJJT and appreciate the inclusion of food vendors for parents who stayed to watch their kids compete. The UOG Field House is a great venue with ample space and bleachers. It's also great that there are warm-up mats away from the bullpen. I definitely see the significance of promoting education about health and fitness as it relates to jiu jitsu and our culture through the way PGE hosts their local events.
John Aquino
Proud first-time supporter at the Spring 2024 PJJT
"
It's fun and I look forward to the next!
The Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament is an awesome experience that furthers my journey in jiu jitsu. Everyone always has a great time there at the UOG Field House. The kids do awesome in their matches and they always have a lot of fun. PJJT always gets better every year and I see them continuing to improve throughout the years. I am grateful for receiving the Sustieni Scholarship because it was a great opportunity to fund my competitions, classes, and gis. I look forward to competing in the next tournament.
Katana Taitague, 11yo
Påtgon Competitor and 1st Sustieni Scholarship Female Finalist
"
So inspiring!
Through the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament, a positive influence is fostered among youth by promoting a healthy lifestyle. It also provides a platform for young individuals to push their limits, instill discipline, and clarify their future aspirations. This helps in building confidence and maintaining a supportive environment within the BJJ community, inspiring them to become positive role models for others.
Corina Andre
Proud grandmother of Sophia Andre
"
It's an awesome event!
The kids are awesome and the medals are impressive! I love the outcome of the PJJT and appreciate the inclusion of food vendors for parents who stayed to watch their kids compete. The UOG Field House is a great venue with ample space and bleachers. It's also great that there are warm-up mats away from the bullpen. I definitely see the significance of promoting education about health and fitness as it relates to jiu jitsu and our culture through the way PGE hosts their local events.
John Aquino
Proud first-time supporter at the Spring 2024 PJJT
"
It's fun and I look forward to the next!
The Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament is an awesome experience that furthers my journey in jiu jitsu. Everyone always has a great time there at the UOG Field House. The kids do awesome in their matches and they always have a lot of fun. PJJT always gets better every year and I see them continuing to improve throughout the years. I am grateful for receiving the Sustieni Scholarship because it was a great opportunity to fund my competitions, classes, and gis. I look forward to competing in the next tournament.
Katana Taitague, 11yo
Påtgon Competitor and 1st Sustieni Scholarship Female Finalist

HEAR FROM OUR

Recipients

join our community

"
So inspiring!
Through the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament, a positive influence is fostered among youth by promoting a healthy lifestyle. It also provides a platform for young individuals to push their limits, instill discipline, and clarify their future aspirations. This helps in building confidence and maintaining a supportive environment within the BJJ community, inspiring them to become positive role models for others.
Corina Andre
Proud grandmother of Sophia Andre
"
It's an awesome event!
The kids are awesome and the medals are impressive! I love the outcome of the PJJT and appreciate the inclusion of food vendors for parents who stayed to watch their kids compete. The UOG Field House is a great venue with ample space and bleachers. It's also great that there are warm-up mats away from the bullpen. I definitely see the significance of promoting education about health and fitness as it relates to jiu jitsu and our culture through the way PGE hosts their local events.
John Aquino
Proud first-time supporter at the Spring 2024 PJJT
"
It's fun and I look forward to the next!
The Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament is an awesome experience that furthers my journey in jiu jitsu. Everyone always has a great time there at the UOG Field House. The kids do awesome in their matches and they always have a lot of fun. PJJT always gets better every year and I see them continuing to improve throughout the years. I am grateful for receiving the Sustieni Scholarship because it was a great opportunity to fund my competitions, classes, and gis. I look forward to competing in the next tournament.
Katana Taitague, 11yo
Påtgon Competitor and 1st Sustieni Scholarship Female Finalist
"
So inspiring!
Through the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament, a positive influence is fostered among youth by promoting a healthy lifestyle. It also provides a platform for young individuals to push their limits, instill discipline, and clarify their future aspirations. This helps in building confidence and maintaining a supportive environment within the BJJ community, inspiring them to become positive role models for others.
Corina Andre
Proud grandmother of Sophia Andre
"
It's an awesome event!
The kids are awesome and the medals are impressive! I love the outcome of the PJJT and appreciate the inclusion of food vendors for parents who stayed to watch their kids compete. The UOG Field House is a great venue with ample space and bleachers. It's also great that there are warm-up mats away from the bullpen. I definitely see the significance of promoting education about health and fitness as it relates to jiu jitsu and our culture through the way PGE hosts their local events.
John Aquino
Proud first-time supporter at the Spring 2024 PJJT
"
It's fun and I look forward to the next!
The Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament is an awesome experience that furthers my journey in jiu jitsu. Everyone always has a great time there at the UOG Field House. The kids do awesome in their matches and they always have a lot of fun. PJJT always gets better every year and I see them continuing to improve throughout the years. I am grateful for receiving the Sustieni Scholarship because it was a great opportunity to fund my competitions, classes, and gis. I look forward to competing in the next tournament.
Katana Taitague, 11yo
Påtgon Competitor and 1st Sustieni Scholarship Female Finalist
"
So inspiring!
Through the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament, a positive influence is fostered among youth by promoting a healthy lifestyle. It also provides a platform for young individuals to push their limits, instill discipline, and clarify their future aspirations. This helps in building confidence and maintaining a supportive environment within the BJJ community, inspiring them to become positive role models for others.
Corina Andre
Proud grandmother of Sophia Andre
"
It's an awesome event!
The kids are awesome and the medals are impressive! I love the outcome of the PJJT and appreciate the inclusion of food vendors for parents who stayed to watch their kids compete. The UOG Field House is a great venue with ample space and bleachers. It's also great that there are warm-up mats away from the bullpen. I definitely see the significance of promoting education about health and fitness as it relates to jiu jitsu and our culture through the way PGE hosts their local events.
John Aquino
Proud first-time supporter at the Spring 2024 PJJT
"
It's fun and I look forward to the next!
The Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament is an awesome experience that furthers my journey in jiu jitsu. Everyone always has a great time there at the UOG Field House. The kids do awesome in their matches and they always have a lot of fun. PJJT always gets better every year and I see them continuing to improve throughout the years. I am grateful for receiving the Sustieni Scholarship because it was a great opportunity to fund my competitions, classes, and gis. I look forward to competing in the next tournament.
Katana Taitague, 11yo
Påtgon Competitor and 1st Sustieni Scholarship Female Finalist
"
So inspiring!
Through the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament, a positive influence is fostered among youth by promoting a healthy lifestyle. It also provides a platform for young individuals to push their limits, instill discipline, and clarify their future aspirations. This helps in building confidence and maintaining a supportive environment within the BJJ community, inspiring them to become positive role models for others.
Corina Andre
Proud grandmother of Sophia Andre
"
It's an awesome event!
The kids are awesome and the medals are impressive! I love the outcome of the PJJT and appreciate the inclusion of food vendors for parents who stayed to watch their kids compete. The UOG Field House is a great venue with ample space and bleachers. It's also great that there are warm-up mats away from the bullpen. I definitely see the significance of promoting education about health and fitness as it relates to jiu jitsu and our culture through the way PGE hosts their local events.
John Aquino
Proud first-time supporter at the Spring 2024 PJJT
"
It's fun and I look forward to the next!
The Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament is an awesome experience that furthers my journey in jiu jitsu. Everyone always has a great time there at the UOG Field House. The kids do awesome in their matches and they always have a lot of fun. PJJT always gets better every year and I see them continuing to improve throughout the years. I am grateful for receiving the Sustieni Scholarship because it was a great opportunity to fund my competitions, classes, and gis. I look forward to competing in the next tournament.
Katana Taitague, 11yo
Påtgon Competitor and 1st Sustieni Scholarship Female Finalist

HEAR FROM OUR

Recipients

join our community

"
So inspiring!
Through the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament, a positive influence is fostered among youth by promoting a healthy lifestyle. It also provides a platform for young individuals to push their limits, instill discipline, and clarify their future aspirations. This helps in building confidence and maintaining a supportive environment within the BJJ community, inspiring them to become positive role models for others.
Corina Andre
Proud grandmother of Sophia Andre
"
It's an awesome event!
The kids are awesome and the medals are impressive! I love the outcome of the PJJT and appreciate the inclusion of food vendors for parents who stayed to watch their kids compete. The UOG Field House is a great venue with ample space and bleachers. It's also great that there are warm-up mats away from the bullpen. I definitely see the significance of promoting education about health and fitness as it relates to jiu jitsu and our culture through the way PGE hosts their local events.
John Aquino
Proud first-time supporter at the Spring 2024 PJJT
"
It's fun and I look forward to the next!
The Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament is an awesome experience that furthers my journey in jiu jitsu. Everyone always has a great time there at the UOG Field House. The kids do awesome in their matches and they always have a lot of fun. PJJT always gets better every year and I see them continuing to improve throughout the years. I am grateful for receiving the Sustieni Scholarship because it was a great opportunity to fund my competitions, classes, and gis. I look forward to competing in the next tournament.
Katana Taitague, 11yo
Påtgon Competitor and 1st Sustieni Scholarship Female Finalist
"
So inspiring!
Through the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament, a positive influence is fostered among youth by promoting a healthy lifestyle. It also provides a platform for young individuals to push their limits, instill discipline, and clarify their future aspirations. This helps in building confidence and maintaining a supportive environment within the BJJ community, inspiring them to become positive role models for others.
Corina Andre
Proud grandmother of Sophia Andre
"
It's an awesome event!
The kids are awesome and the medals are impressive! I love the outcome of the PJJT and appreciate the inclusion of food vendors for parents who stayed to watch their kids compete. The UOG Field House is a great venue with ample space and bleachers. It's also great that there are warm-up mats away from the bullpen. I definitely see the significance of promoting education about health and fitness as it relates to jiu jitsu and our culture through the way PGE hosts their local events.
John Aquino
Proud first-time supporter at the Spring 2024 PJJT
"
It's fun and I look forward to the next!
The Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament is an awesome experience that furthers my journey in jiu jitsu. Everyone always has a great time there at the UOG Field House. The kids do awesome in their matches and they always have a lot of fun. PJJT always gets better every year and I see them continuing to improve throughout the years. I am grateful for receiving the Sustieni Scholarship because it was a great opportunity to fund my competitions, classes, and gis. I look forward to competing in the next tournament.
Katana Taitague, 11yo
Påtgon Competitor and 1st Sustieni Scholarship Female Finalist
"
So inspiring!
Through the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament, a positive influence is fostered among youth by promoting a healthy lifestyle. It also provides a platform for young individuals to push their limits, instill discipline, and clarify their future aspirations. This helps in building confidence and maintaining a supportive environment within the BJJ community, inspiring them to become positive role models for others.
Corina Andre
Proud grandmother of Sophia Andre
"
It's an awesome event!
The kids are awesome and the medals are impressive! I love the outcome of the PJJT and appreciate the inclusion of food vendors for parents who stayed to watch their kids compete. The UOG Field House is a great venue with ample space and bleachers. It's also great that there are warm-up mats away from the bullpen. I definitely see the significance of promoting education about health and fitness as it relates to jiu jitsu and our culture through the way PGE hosts their local events.
John Aquino
Proud first-time supporter at the Spring 2024 PJJT
"
It's fun and I look forward to the next!
The Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament is an awesome experience that furthers my journey in jiu jitsu. Everyone always has a great time there at the UOG Field House. The kids do awesome in their matches and they always have a lot of fun. PJJT always gets better every year and I see them continuing to improve throughout the years. I am grateful for receiving the Sustieni Scholarship because it was a great opportunity to fund my competitions, classes, and gis. I look forward to competing in the next tournament.
Katana Taitague, 11yo
Påtgon Competitor and 1st Sustieni Scholarship Female Finalist
"
So inspiring!
Through the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament, a positive influence is fostered among youth by promoting a healthy lifestyle. It also provides a platform for young individuals to push their limits, instill discipline, and clarify their future aspirations. This helps in building confidence and maintaining a supportive environment within the BJJ community, inspiring them to become positive role models for others.
Corina Andre
Proud grandmother of Sophia Andre
"
It's an awesome event!
The kids are awesome and the medals are impressive! I love the outcome of the PJJT and appreciate the inclusion of food vendors for parents who stayed to watch their kids compete. The UOG Field House is a great venue with ample space and bleachers. It's also great that there are warm-up mats away from the bullpen. I definitely see the significance of promoting education about health and fitness as it relates to jiu jitsu and our culture through the way PGE hosts their local events.
John Aquino
Proud first-time supporter at the Spring 2024 PJJT
"
It's fun and I look forward to the next!
The Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament is an awesome experience that furthers my journey in jiu jitsu. Everyone always has a great time there at the UOG Field House. The kids do awesome in their matches and they always have a lot of fun. PJJT always gets better every year and I see them continuing to improve throughout the years. I am grateful for receiving the Sustieni Scholarship because it was a great opportunity to fund my competitions, classes, and gis. I look forward to competing in the next tournament.
Katana Taitague, 11yo
Påtgon Competitor and 1st Sustieni Scholarship Female Finalist

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scholarship opportunities

Available scholarhips

Påtgon Soyoken Ambasadot Program

nEW | application opening soon

About the Scholarship

Opens:

AUGUST 01, 2025

CLoses:

November 30, 2025

4 AMBASADOT FINALISTS WILL EACH BE AWARDED:

$1,000 FOR JIU JITSU PURSUITS

PGE GEAR PACKAGE + 1-year collaboration on social media

Eligibilitiy

Required materials

notification process

award reception

The 2025 Sustieni Scholarship

application opening soon

About the Scholarship

Opens:

august 01, 2025

CLoses:

NOVEMBER 30, 2025

Female and male finalists win:

$1,000 FOR JIU JITSU PURSUITS

Eligibilitiy

Required materials

notification process

award reception

Recipients

"

So inspiring!

"

It's an awesome event!

"

It's fun and I look forward to the next!

Recipients

"

So inspiring!

"

It's an awesome event!

"

It's fun and I look forward to the next!

Recipients

"

So inspiring!

"

It's an awesome event!

"

It's fun and I look forward to the next!

build confidence, lead, and grow!

build confidence, lead, and grow!

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