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Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship

Overview

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Recipents    5 Recipients

Award    $1,250 (Undergrad), $1,750 (Grad)

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Open Date   

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Deadline Date   10/23

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Recurring Event    Yes

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State Specific Scholarship    No

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School Specific Scholarship    No

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Website    Link

Who's Eligible

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Academic Level:    Undergraduate, Post-Graduate

Degree Specific:    Healthcare & Health

Detail

This scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are current or new members of SHAPE America. Applicants must be majoring in health, physical education, recreation, dance, or sport fields. 

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate applicants must be in their junior or senior year at a baccalaureate-granting college or university.
  • Graduate applicants must be enrolled full-time in a master's or doctoral program.
  • All applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Candidates are evaluated based on academic performance, leadership, community and professional service, and personal character.

Winners will receive:

  • A scholarship award: $1,250 for undergraduates, $1,750 for graduate students
  • A complimentary 3-year SHAPE America membership
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