Scholarships and Awards
Endowed Scholarships
The Marilyn E. Day Endowed Award
Awarded annually to a full-time student majoring in the department for excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.
2013 recipients - Aaron McPherson, Preston Miller, Stephanie Murphy, Sarah Uhlenbrock
Elmer W. "Bud" Yoest '53 Endowed Award
This award is presented to student(s) demonstrating an exceptional commitment to campus leadership and citizenship and preparing for a career in the areas of concentration requiring the Health and Physical Education certificate.
2013 recipients - Katherine Cialella, Erin Ramey
Harold C. Martin '33 Endowed Award
This award is presented to a student whose major field is physical education and who is planning to teach and coach.
2013 recipient - Josh Slone
Departmental Scholarships
Awarded annually to a student currently enrolled and majoring in the HSS department. The selection criteria for this award includes: Significant contributions to the department, professional involvement, cumulative grade point average, and personal achievements related to the student's chosen field of study. Open to full-time returning freshman, sophomores, and juniors.
2013 recipients: Kylee Tuchfarber, Katelyn Barrett, Callie Studebaker, Sarah Laux, Rachel Puthoff, Jordon Novotny, Brandon Strausser
Application Process:
Scholarships are awarded to full time undergraduate students in the Department of Health and Sport Sciences including: Allied Health, Athletic Training, Physical Education, Health Education, Sport Management, and Health Promotion and Fitness. You must meet the criteria set forth by the scholarship donors (see above descriptions) to apply. As long as criteria are met you may apply for more than one scholarship.
- Obtain an application from the Department of Health and Sport Sciences in the Rike Center office beginning TBA 2014. You may pick up one application. Complete the application, which includes an essay component and a recent (within the past year) letter of recommendation from a reference outside the HSS or Athletic Departments.
- All materials (essay, recommendation and application) are due back in one envelope (no exceptions) and must be delivered to the Department of Health and Sport Sciences office in the Rike Center by TBA 2014 by 3:00 p.m. p.m. Late materials will not be considered.
- Scholarship recipients will be notified in writing prior to the academic convocation in May.