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Undergraduate Scholarships

Read all scholarship descriptions below carefully to make certain that you qualify. Applying for inappropriate scholarships may disqualify you from receiving HPER scholarships.
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The application form for the 2008-2009 School of HPER scholarships and fellowships will be open from December 3, 2007 until February 1, 2008.

Questions about these scholarships should be directed to:

HPER Room 179
1027 E. Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-7109
(812) 855-4712

Department of Applied Health Science Awards

Opal G. Conrad Nutrition Scholarship
Awarded to Indiana residents who are undergraduates majoring in or demonstrating proficiency in the areas of nutrition and/or dietetics. (Minimum value of award is $500)

Crane Fund for Widows and Children Scholarship
Awarded to needy and deserving widows and children of men who, at their death, have left their widows and children without adequate means of support or to deserving wives and/or children of men upon whom they are dependent for support but, because of age or other disability, are unable or, for other reasons, fail or neglect to adequately support their respective wives and/or children. Students with disabilities and financial need are also eligible. (Minimum value of award is $750)

Ruth Mary Griswold Scholarship
GPA of 3.25 or above. Completion of two full semesters after being admitted to a major program in the Department of Applied Health Science. Enrolled for at least 12 credit hours in current semester. Written statement of professional goals and how they will be attained. Restricted to students with a major in nutrition, dietetics, or human development/family studies. (Minimum value of award is $750)

Ron Hall Scholarship
Undergraduate or graduate students in the Department of Applied Health Science with a major in the field of safety education. Preference will be given to a distinguished graduate student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher who shows promise in this area of study. The scholarship may also be given to a qualifying undergraduate student. This award may be given to a qualifying student at either the IU Bloomington or the IU Southeast campus. (Minimum value of scholarship is $500)

Archie M. and Eleanor Williamson Koon Scholarship
Awarded to a second- or third-year undergraduate student pursuing the study of nutrition in the Department of Applied Health Science. (Minimum value of scholarship is $800)

Carter Littell Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in health care services, particularly related to the treatment of physical and mental handicaps (health care, public health, therapeutic recreation, and adapted physical education majors). Evidence of active participation in applicable volunteer and/or work experience, and future career aspirations reflecting the spirit of this award are required. (Value of each scholarship is $3,000.)

Pantaleoni Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in occupational safety or safety management respectively who best meet the following qualifications: 1. Admitted as a major in the Department of Applied Health Science. 2. Minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students. 3. Preference shall be given to students with an “improving track record,” who are achieving at the highest level of their ability. 4. Preference shall also be given to student with financial need. Minority students and those from non-traditional educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply. (Minimum value of scholarship $500)

W. W. Patty Scholarship
Scholarships for majors in HPER holding junior class standing or above. General qualifications: acceptable level of scholastic achievement and professional participation in the activities of the school. (Minimum value of scholarship is $750)

Margaret Seberger Scholarship
Awarded to needy and deserving student(s), undergraduate or graduate, interested in the study of nutrition and who is (are) willing to conduct research in the area of nutrition. Funds used only for study or research and not for travel or other indirect expenses. (Minimum value of scholarship is $750.)

Joan Weinberg Wolf Scholarship for Dietetics
Scholarship awarded to an undergraduate student studying Dietetics in the Department of Applied Health Science. Scholarships must support students enrolled in the School who is/are studying dietetics, and who have a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4 point scale. Preference is given to those in financial need. (Minimum value of award is $3000)

Department of Kinesiology Awards

Aquatics Institute Scholarship
The recipient will have a minimum GPA 3.5 from Aquatic Minor core courses and who is rated as performing the best in Aquatic Practicum evaluations. If no student applicant meets the requirements above, then a student applicant will be selected based on cumulative GPA at Indiana University and record of volunteer work in aquatics programs. (Value of scholarship is $500)

Academic and Extracurricular Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to out-of-state students demonstrating academic and extracurricular excellence. Criteria for the scholarship is as follows: 1. Accepted as a major in the Department of Kinesiology. 2. Must be an out-of-state student with permanent residence outside the state of Indiana. 3. Cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher (3.8 is acceptable if excellence exists in criteria 4). Unsolicited references or nominations from faculty will add weight to these criteria. 4. Involvement in HPER via research, volunteering, club leadership or involvement, work in the Division of Recreational Sports or a company related to identified major, teaching or other active involvement in the School of HPER. 5. Financial need. (Minimum value of scholarship is $2000)

Harry Dippold Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduate students, majoring in Kinesiology, with demonstrated financial need. (Minimum value of scholarship is $1,000.)

Spike Dixon Scholarship
Scholarship awarded annually to an outstanding student in the athletic training major. To receive the scholarship, applicants must meet the following qualifications: 1. High academic achievement. 2. Evidence of both “success and promise” in the profession of athletic training. 3. Professional involvement in his/her chosen career. 4. Evidence of dedication to making athletic training a life-long career. (Minimum value of scholarship is $1000)

Nancy Friedman Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to a junior or senior female student in the Department of Kinesiology majoring in and admitted to the teacher preparation program. The student shall exhibit a commitment to teach physical education and present evidence of participation in professional activities as determined by the selection/scholarship committee. Furthermore, the recipient shall be deemed by the committee to be working to her fullest potential. (Minimum value of scholarship is $1000)

Leroy "Bud" Getchell Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to a student with a major in the Department of Kinesiology who has an interest in the study of fitness, and who best meets the following qualifications: 1. Satisfactory completion of Current Concepts in Physical Fitness (P216) and Introduction to Exercise Science (P212). 2. Evidence of involvement in fitness. 3. Exemplifies a physically fit person with regular workouts. 4. Evidence of leadership in fitness programs. 5. Demonstration of work experience in the area of fitness. 6. Works or volunteers in fitness instructional classes (e.g. E119 – Personal Fitness). 7. Active in the Kinesiology Club (Minimum value of scholarship is $500)

Carter Littell Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in healthcare services, particularly related to the treatment of physical and mental handicaps (healthcare, public health, therapeutic recreation, and adapted physical education majors). Evidence of active participation in applicable volunteer and/or work experience, and future career aspirations reflecting the spirit of this award are required. (Value of each award is $3,000.)

Edna F. Munro Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate woman who has been accepted into the teacher preparation program. Qualifications include outstanding potential for teaching ability, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, and evidence of extracurricular participation. (Minimum value of scholarship is $1,000)

Kate C. Remley Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for a female student in the Department of Kinesiology. The recipient will be a full-time student at IUB, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, completion of a minimum of 56 credit hours, and working during the academic year a minimum of 10 hours per week validated by the employer. The recipient shall be the student with the highest GPA above 3.0 who meets the other stated qualifications. The recipient shall be a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours) for each semester the Scholarship is received. The Scholarship is renewable. (Minimum value of scholarship is $4000)

Curtis R. Simic Scholarship
Scholarship will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student majoring in the PETE program who meets the following qualifications: 1. Student must be of junior standing who will be entering his or her senior year at IU. 2. Minimum GPA 2.5. 3. Demonstrate outstanding potential as a teacher. 4. Preference will be given to a student with an “improving record,” who is achieving at the highest level of his or her ability. 5. Minority students and those from non-traditional educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Other factors such as financial needs, academic progress, and professional goals may be considered in selecting the recipient. (Value of scholarship is $1000)

Lucile M. Swift- Mona M. Russell Scholarships
Scholarship shall be awarded, one to an undergrad (applicant must be of junior standing who will be entering his or her senior year) and one to a graduate student in the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, who have demonstrated a desire to complete requirements for the degree being sought. The recipients shall demonstrate initiative, character, need and scholastic achievement of potential candidates. The scholarships are to be used to assist the recipients in the payment of tuition, fees and/or book costs. (Minimum value of scholarship is $1500)

The Jane Fox Dance Scholarship
Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student enrolled in dance classes or active in the dance programs of the Department of Kinesiology.

Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies Awards

Lyle and Evelyn Beaver General Recreation Trust
Awarded to a deserving student at Indiana University Bloomington who has chosen the field of recreation as their major. (Value of scholarship is $250.)

Bradford Woods Outdoor Adventure Therapy—Outdoor Therapeutic Recreation Award
Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in outdoor recreation targeted to people with disabilities or other societal disadvantages. Must be evidenced by related course work and work or volunteer experience. Undergraduate students must be of junior standing with a minimum 2.5 GPA. (Value of scholarship is $600.)

Clinical Faculty Therapeutic Recreation Award
Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing therapeutic recreation targeted to people with disabilities or other societal disadvantages. Must be evidenced by related course work and work or volunteer experience. Undergraduate students must be of junior standing or senior standing with a minimum of 2.5 GPA. (Value of scholarship is $300.)

Hamilton Center Therapeutic Recreation Award
Awarded to an undergraduate student pursuing a career in therapeutic recreation targeted to people with disabilities or other societal disadvantages; specifically those with mental illness or MRDD. Must be evidenced by related course work and work or volunteer experience. Undergraduate students must be of junior standing with a minimum of 2.5 GPA. (Value of scholarship is $300.)

Hronek Family Scholarship in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies
Scholarship awarded to students in the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies meeting the following criteria: 1. The student must be a junior, first semester senior, or a graduate student with at least one academic year remaining before graduation. 2. The student must be in the upper 30% of his or her class with respect to grade point average within the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies. Graduate students must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.4 based on a 4.0 scale. 3. The student must officially be enrolled on a full-time basis in the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies in the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. The student may be enrolled in any of the Department’s academic options. 4. The student must demonstrate financial need and a positive attitude. (Minimum value of scholarship is $1000)

John Andrew Jarboe Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for students majoring in Recreation on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University. Preference will be given first to undergraduate students concentrating their study in the area of Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies with an emphasis on Outdoor Recreation, and second, to the undergraduate student in the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies with the highest GPA. (Minimum value of scholarship is $2500)

Carter Littell Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in healthcare services, particularly related to the treatment of physical and mental handicaps (healthcare, public health, therapeutic recreation, and adapted physical education majors). Evidence of active participation in applicable volunteer and/or work experience, and future career aspirations reflecting the spirit of this award are required. (Value of each scholarship is $3,000.)

Sharpless Family Hawaii Fieldwork Scholarship
Awarded to student majors in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies to defray expenses of those currently involved in fieldwork, or who have completed fieldwork at Kilauea Military Camp in Hawaii. (Value of each scholarship is $400.)

Campus Recreational Sports

Campus Recreational Sports offers several scholarships and awards to its employees and participants. Students cannot apply for these scholarships online. For more information on these awards, please visit the Campus Recreational Sports Web site.

Jim and Deanna Arterberry Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation student who is also employed by Campus Recreational Sports with a GPA of 3.0 or better; employee performance will be evaluated by Campus Recreational Sports personnel. Nominations are submitted by personnel and nominees are contacted to complete an application. Applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee comprised of the Chair of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies, the Chair of Kinesiology, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and two employees from Campus Recreational Sports. The award is presented at the School of HPER Undergraduate Honors Reception in the spring semester.

The Hurst-Schlafer Scholarship
Presented annually to an outstanding junior in the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. Students must possess a satisfactory grade point average and also demonstrate outstanding leadership and participation in Campus Recreational Sports; this level of satisfaction will be determined by personnel of Campus Recreational Sports in consultation with the Dean of the School. The scholarship is provided by the family of the late Lloyd Hurst of Highland, Indiana, in honor of the late George Schlafer, who was Director of the Intramural Sports Program and Professor in the Department of Physical Education. Nominations are submitted by personnel and nominees are contacted to complete an application. Applications are reviewed by Recreational Sports personnel and the Dean of the School of HPER. The award is presented at the School of HPER Undergraduate Honors Reception in the spring semester.