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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   10/15/2024

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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 for undergraduate and graduate students who are a current member of SHAPE America, or they can become one at the time of application. They also need to be majoring in the field of health, physical education, recreation, dance, or sport. For undergraduate applicants, they need to be in their junior or senior year at a baccalaureate granting college or university. For graduates, they need to be enrolled in a matriculated full-time masters or doctoral program. They will need to have a GPA of at least 3.5. The criteria for this scholarship will be based on scholastic proficiency, evidence of leadership, school, community, and professional activity/service, and character attributes. Winners will also be given a complimentary 3-year SHAPE America membership.
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