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Top 13 Sports and Exercise Science Scholarships in June 2023
If you’re passionate about sports and exercise and interested in understanding the science behind it, kinesiology or sports science might just be the perfect major for you. As a kinesiology major you’ll learn about how the human body responds to exercise, how to design effective training programs, and how to improve athletic performance.
To help you pay for your education, you can apply for a number of sports science and kinesiology scholarships that aim to support students going into the field. Keep on reading to learn more about the eligibility requirements, deadlines, and award amounts!
Top 7 Sports and Exercise Science Scholarships in June 2023
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- The scholarship requires a fee to apply
- The scholarship provider’s privacy policy allows for the misuse of student data
- The scholarship requires paid membership in an organization (with certain exceptions for reputable trade organizations and others)
- Student are required to sign up for a site or service to apply*
- The scholarship seems primarily used for lead generation** or idea harvesting purposes***
- The scholarship website has many grammatical errors and/or advertisements
- The scholarship or scholarship providing organization seem untrustworthy
- There is no evidence the scholarship was previously awarded
- The scholarship has not been awarded in the past 12 months
- There is no available contact information
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* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: All Grade Levels
Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
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$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: All Grade Levels
Citizenship: US Citizens, Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA, Other
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
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Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship
Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: All Grade Levels
Citizenship: US Citizens, Permanent Residents
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
Next steps
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Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
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…
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…
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 in January of each year. Applicants must be majoring in the field of health, physical education, recreation or dance. Two letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: College Upperclassmen & Graduate Students
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Academic Interest: Healthcare, Sports/Exercise Science
Other Category: Merit Based
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American Legion Department of Iowa Baseball Scholarship
The American Legion Department of Iowa Baseball Scholarship allows any team manager or head coach of an American Legion (post-affiliated) team to nominate a player…
The American Legion Department of Iowa Baseball Scholarship allows any team manager or head coach of an American Legion (post-affiliated) team to nominate a player…
The American Legion Department of Iowa Baseball Scholarship allows any team manager or head coach of an American Legion (post-affiliated) team to nominate a player for consideration of this award. Applicant must be on a current roster (American Legion National Baseball Electronic Registration Form) filed with National Headquarters and be part of a team affiliated with an American Legion post. Additional requirements include 3 letters of recommendation and testimony.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: College Freshman
Academic Interest: Sports/Exercise Science
Other Category: Athletic
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Sports Task Force / Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship
Are you a member of AAJA (Asian American Journalists Association) planning to major in sports journalism? If so, consider applying for the Sports Task Force…
Are you a member of AAJA (Asian American Journalists Association) planning to major in sports journalism? If so, consider applying for the Sports Task Force…
Are you a member of AAJA (Asian American Journalists Association) planning to major in sports journalism? If so, consider applying for the Sports Task Force / Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship! The scholarship is open to AAJA members who are full-time undergraduate students taking or planning to take courses in journalism and/or pursue a career in sports journalism. The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to offer this and other scholarships to support students pursuing careers in sports journalism and media. The AAJA is a membership-based nonprofit organization focused on advancing diversity and accurate coverage of communities of color. The scholarship is named in honor of Al Young, an Asian American pioneer in sports media. To carry on his legacy, one aspiring, Asian sports journalist is chosen every year to receive $2,000 to help cover educational costs. If you're an AAJA member passionate about pursuing a career in sports journalism, we encourage you to apply!
Eligibility information
Grade Level: College Students
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Race/Ethnicity: Asian/Pacific Islander
Academic Interest: Journalism, Sports/Exercise Science
Other Category: Athletic
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Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Graduate Scholarship
This Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarship is for students who are at least in their final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or who…
This Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarship is for students who are at least in their final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or who…
This Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarship is for students who are at least in their final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or who will not be using any remaining athletics eligibility. The NCAA awards $10,000 to 13 ethnic minorities and 13 female college graduates who will be entering their initial year of graduate studies. Applications submitted by faculty and staff will not be accepted or reviewed by the committee. Three letters of recommendations are required.
Eligibility information
Grade Level: Graduate Students
Minimum GPA: 3.2
Race/Ethnicity: Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern, Native American
Academic Interest: Sports/Exercise Science
Other Category: Athletic, Women
Next steps
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