Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate

Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship

SHAPE America

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
115
Days
October 15 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Letter from the school's dean or registrar indicating full-time status
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
  • Checkmark Autobiography
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
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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.

Amount Details

$1,250
Low Amount Awarded
$1,750
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Health and Medical Sciences, Sports-Related/Exercise Science

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Letter from the school's dean or registrar indicating full-time status
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
  • Checkmark Autobiography
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
Contact awards@shapeamerica.org
Tel: 800-213-7193 Address P.O. Box 225
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701