Markus Paul spent 23 years coaching strength and conditioning in the National Football League. He served as the first assistant for 20 of those years with the New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, New York Giants, and Dallas Cowboys. He held the Director's position for 3 years of his career with the New York Jets and the Dallas Cowboys. Over the span of his career, Markus earned five Super Bowl rings, three with the Patriots and two with the Giants. While at the Dallas Cowboys facility, Markus Paul experienced a pulmonary embolism. He went to be with his Lord on November 25, 2020 at the age of 54. The Markus Paul Memorial Scholarship was created by the New York Giants, close friends and family of Markus. The scholarship will assist in the development of Black American coaches in the Strength and Conditioning profession. Each year a scholarship will be awarded to a Black American student preparing to coach in the Strength and Conditioning profession. Applicants must be enrolled in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, or similar major with the goal of becoming a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the collegiate or professional level. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the NSCA Foundation for more information.