Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship 2012-2013

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
1900 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191

Phone: 800-213-7193
Fax:
Email: dcallis@aahperd.org
http://www.aahperd.org

Purpose of award: To honor deserving students in the areas of health, physical education, recreation and dance.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be members of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), but they may join when applying and must major in health, physical education, recreation or dance. Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and have junior or senior status when applying. Graduate applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and have completed one semester of full-time study. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, leadership, community service and character.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Amount: $1,000-$1,500.
Number of awards: 5.
Deadline: October 15.
How to apply: Applications are available online.