Scholarships & Grants
We are committed to providing minority women entering the field of sports medicine with higher education financial assistance. To check eligibility, please see the information below.
Eligibility
Applicants to The Minority Women in Sports Medicine Scholarship Fund must:
-Currently be a high school senior maintaining a 3.0 GPA AND be planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program for the entire upcoming academic year
or
-Currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program maintaining a 3.0 GPA
Anticipated course of study must include:
-Athletic Training
-Physical Therapy
-Exercise Science
-Pre-Medical
-Kinesiology
-Exercise Physiology
*Other course of study that provides a direct service to athletics
– High School seniors must have completed at least 100 hours of community service
Awards
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive between $500- $1,000 reward. The reward may be renewed for up to three additional years or until a bachelors degree, or graduate degree is earned.
Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of (1) academic record, (2) demonstrated leadership, (3) participation in community activities, (4) completed essay and (5) financial need.
Applicants will be notified by: August 2nd
Application
Interested students must complete the attached application and email to mail@mwinsportsmed.org , along with transcripts and completed essay.
Applications are due by July 20th.
Application
Re-Opens
April 1st, 2023!
For The Win!
Meet the winners of the 2022-23 Minority Women in Sports Medicine, Inc. Scholarship!
Jaylah Bailey– Washington University (DPT student)
Keyasia Bennett– Howard University (Biology)
Kierra Henderson– Mary Baldwin University (DPT Student)