Physical Education Scholarships

Applicants must be majoring in Physical Education, have promising average grade level, be from northwest Kansas area and show financial need.

Applicants must be enrolled in the study of Physical Education or related areas.

Scholarships are awarded to students in the following areas of study: Physics, Pre-Engineering, Engineering-Physics, and Physical Science Education. These awards are for incoming freshmen only with a minimum ACT of 23.

This scholarship is named for Dr. Alvin Saake, a former coach of the University of Hawai'i basketball team in the 1950's and 60's who passed away in 2003. His commitment to higher education lives on in this scholarship. You were chosen for your interest in the fields of Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Leisure Science or other related fields. Requirements: Be a college junior, senior or graduate student. Major in Kinesiology, Leisure Science, Physical Education, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy. Be a resident of the State of Hawaii. Demonstrate financial need. Attend an accredited two or four year college or university. Be a full-time student. Maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA.

Eligibility: * Awarded to students working toward a degree related to health care services, particularly the treatment of physical and mental handicaps. * Applicant must be currently enrolled in the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER). * For more information, contact the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER).

If you are in need of supplemental assistance for college, the Inaffit, LLC NATUREAL Health Is Greater Than Wealth Scholarship will make it easier for you to achieve your dream! Scholarships are available for high school seniors and undergraduate students that completed two years of college pursuing a degree in medicine, nursing, dental, research, nutrition or other health-related program.

NUTRITION, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND CULINARY ARTS STUDENTS Undergraduate and graduate scholarships are available for African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Latino/Hispanic students expressing financial need to study nutrition, physical education, or culinary arts in the state of California. Checks will be mailed to the educational institution and are to be used toward tuition and fees. By providing undergraduate and graduate scholarships, the CANFit Program hopes to encourage more students to consider careers that will improve adolescent nutrition and fitness. GRADUATE APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS Enrollment in an approved masters level or doctoral graduate program in Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or Physical Education; or American Dietetic Association Approved Pre professional Practice Program at an accredited university in California 12-15 units of graduate course work completed and verified with an official copy of university transcript and a 3.0 or better GPA (cumulative) Minority student affiliation of African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Latino/Hispanic ethnicity UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS Enrollment in an approved bachelors level program in Nutrition or Physical Education at an accredited (WASC) university in California 50 semester units (or equivalent) of college credits completed with an official copy of college transcript and a 2.5 or better GPA (cumulative) Minority student affiliation of African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Latino/Hispanic ethnicity CULINARY ARTS APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS Enrollment in Culinary Arts college in Califonia Minority student affiliation of African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Latino/Hispanic ethnicity Completed units (or equivalent) of college credits not necessary to apply.

Applications are on-line at www.pilambda.org or call (800) 487-3411 to receive information by mail. Awards vary from $200 to $1,000. A number of categories exist including music, physical education, counseling, psychology, and classroom teaching. Distinguished student scholar awards are also available.

Eligibility: Physical Education Major • Financial need required GPA: 3.00

Criteria: *Must be a Minority student. *Must be enrolled in an approved bachelors level in Nutrition, Physical Education, Culinary Arts, Public Health Nutrition at an accredited university in California. *Must have 50 semester units of college credit completed with an official copy of college transcripts and 2.5 or better GPA (Cumulative) for undergraduate requirements.

Criteria: *Must be a Minority student. *Must be enrolled in an approved masters level, or doctoral program in Nutrition, Physical Education, Culinary Arts, Public Health Nutrition; or American Dietetic Association Approved Pre-professional Practice Program at an accredited university in California. *Must have 12-15 units of graduate coursework completed and verified with an official copy of university transcript and a 3.0 or better GPA (Cumulative).

$750 award is available to an undergraduate Kinesiology major with a minimum 3.00 GPA, demonstrated academic promise, good citizenship, and ethics as determined by the scholarship committee. Must have completed at least 30 semester units and no more than 95 semester units at Humboldt State University. Students interested should submit a letter of application explaining how he/she meets the criteria listed. A current resume is also required.