Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
Overview
Recipents 5 Recipients
Award $1,250 (Undergrad), $1,750 (Grad)
Open Date
Deadline Date 10/23
Recurring Event Yes
State Specific Scholarship No
School Specific Scholarship No
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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