Scholarships

To recognize outstanding graduate student achievement.

Guidelines for consideration:

• Scholarship – General point average after completing 24 semester hours.
• Student essay – Student will be asked to submit a short personal paper (500 words or less) emphasizing an aspect of kinesiology. i.e., contribution of their area of interest to the profession, professionalism in the field of physical education, etc.
• Three letters of recommendation – 3 professional letters of support.
• Additional support information: 1) Professional development such as membership in professional organizations, attendance at professional meetings, other publications and presentations, and volunteer services. 2) Research activities such as published research, research papers, dissertation and/or thesis, internal and external research presentations, and grants. 

The purpose is to provide a scholarship for a full-time female student majoring in the teaching of physical education who demonstrates financial need and high ability. The donor’s intent is to honor his wife’s legacy and profession by providing a scholarship for women in accordance with the stated criteria.

• incoming female freshmen students pursuing a physical education major;
• academic index of 3.0 or higher, or transfer students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
• minimum SAT score of 1000 on a scale of 1600, or the equivalent on a similar exam such as the ACT; and
• first preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need.
• The scholarship is renewable for three years thus allowing a total of four years eligibility provided the student continues to met the stated criteria and a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
• If a qualified female candidate cannot be identified in a given year, then a one-year, non-renewable scholarship may be awarded to a male student who meets the selection criteria;
• If there are no qualified incoming freshmen in a given year, then a one-year non-renewable scholarship may be awarded to an upperclassman pursuing a physical education major with first preference being given to a female;
• Any renewable scholarship commitments made prior to the date of this revised agreement will be honored. NOTE: Because Ball State University is a test-optional institution, SAT/ACT scores are not required for this scholarship.

To provide scholarships to Ball State University students in accordance with the stated preferences.

• incoming freshman students pursuing a teaching major in physical education with an academic index of 3.0 or higher, or transfer students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
• SAT score of 1000 on a scale of 1600 or the equivalent on a similar exam such as the ACT; and
• renewable for three years thus allowing a total of four years eligibility provided the student continues to meet the stated criteria and a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• If a qualified candidate cannot be identified, then the Donor prefers an award not be made.
• In the event the physical education program ceases to exist, the scholarship shall be awarded to a student who is pursuing a major in sport administration or exercise science with a concentration in aquatics and who meets the other criteria. If these programs cease to exist then the scholarship shall be awarded to a student pursuing a teacher education major in any content area. 

NOTE: Because Ball State University is a test-optional institution, SAT/ACT scores are not required for this scholarship.

To recruit an outstanding female freshman or transfer student majoring in physical education.

• Undergraduate women students majoring in physical education;
• incoming freshmen and transfer students;
• must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
• renewable for three years thus allowing a total of four years’ eligibility, provided the student continues to meet the stated criteria.

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students majoring in Sports Administration.

• Student majoring in sport administration;
• Incoming freshman and transfer students. Renewable for three years thus allowing a total of four years eligibility provided the student continues to meet the stated criteria and a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
• A high ability student with an academic index of 3.0 for incoming freshman or a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for transfer students;
• SAT of 1000 (old scale), 1500 (new scale)

NOTE: Because Ball State University is a test-optional institution, SAT/ACT scores are not required for this scholarship.