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Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship

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$1,750

deadline Due: October 15, 2025
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Eligibility

Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship, with an application deadline in October, offers 5 awards of $1750 each.

Description

The Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship, developed by the past presidents of SHAPE America to honor deserving students, is awarded to three undergraduate students and two graduate students. Undergraduate awards are $1,250 each and graduate awards are $1,750 each. Applicants must be a current member of SHAPE America. Students may join at the time of application. Applicants must be majoring in the field of health, physical education, recreation or dance. Applicants must be a first time Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship recipient. Previous recipients of SHAPE America's National Presidential Scholarship are ineligible. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation and a biographical sketch to be used for publication and for the official convention award presentation. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact SHAPE America for more information.
Level of Study
College Junior College Senior Graduate Student
Scholarship Type
Merit-based STEM College Student

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