Scholarships and Awards
Senior Physical Education Award
Awarded to the outstanding physical education major with senior status.
2008 recipient - John Mark Mocas
The Marilyn E. Day Endowed Award
Awarded annually to a full-time student majoring in the department for excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.
2008 recipient - Mike Ruffing and Rachel Massey
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.
2008 recipient - Kate Weale
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.
2008 recipient - Jocelyn Hennon
Departmental Scholarships
Awarded annually to a student currently enrolled at college 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.2008 recipients: Laura Greene, Emily Woofe, Jarred Black, Jocelyn Hennon, John Mark Mocas
Application Process:
Scholarships are awarded to students in the Department of Health and Sport Sciences including: 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 Health and Physical Education Department in the Rike Center office beginning March 9, 2009.
- Complete the application, which includes an essay component and a letter of recommendation.
- 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 Monday April 13, 2009 no later than 4:30 p.m. Late materials will not be considered.
- Scholarship recipients will be notified in prior to the academic convocation in June.
