Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship

Organization
Society of Health and Physical Educators
PO Box 225
Herndon, VA 20170
Toll Free Number
800-213-7193
Phone Number
(703)476-3400
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Level of Study -
Graduate Degree
Professional Development

Award Type -
Scholarship

Purpose
To recognize and support individuals for their significant contributions in the field of sport and physical activity.
Focus -
General studies/Field of study not specified.
Qualifications -
Applicant must be a current member of SHAPE America; must be graduate students; must be majoring in the field of health, physical education, recreation or dance; must be enrolled in a matriculated full-time masters or doctoral program; must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 overall on a 4.0 grade point scale, first semester master’s and doctoral candidates: GPA based on most recent degree obtained, GPA scores from all institutions attended in pursuit of applicant’s most recent degree must be factored into the overall GPA, master’s/doctoral candidates beyond first semester: GPA based on applicant’s current program, GPA scores from all institutions attended in pursuit of applicant’s current degree must be factored into the overall GPA, applicant must be a first time Ruth Abernathy presidential scholarship recipient, previous recipients of SHAPE America's national presidential scholarship are ineligible, undergraduate recipients are ineligible for the graduate scholarship award.
Criteria
Selection will be based on scholastic proficiency, evidence of leadership, school, community, professional activity/service, character attributes.
Amount -
$1,750
Award Duration -
Annual.

Number of Recipients -
2.
To Apply
Application must be complete the scholarship application (vitae will not be accepted) and email the form and all required, documentation noted in Items 2 through 5 below to patti hartle at phartle@shapeamerica.org, Items 2 through 5 must be provided in a Microsoft word or PDF format and follow the naming convention format provided, provide a letter from your school’s dean or registrar indicating full‐time status, (naming convention example: yourname_FT verification), provide three letters of recommendation signed and titled which address all aspects of the selection criteria, no more than three letters will be accepted per applicant, letters are limited to two pages each, (naming convention example: yourname_recommendation1, yourname_recommendation2, yourname_recommendation3), provide a scanned copy of official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, (naming convention example: yourname_official transcript_penn state), provide a biographical sketch to be used for publication and for the official convention award presentation, (naming convention example: yourname_bio sketch) (guidelines for preparing the sketch, are provided on Page 5.).
Deadline -
October 15.
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