NSCA Foundation Scholarships

Minority Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to encourage minorities, ages 17 and older, to enter into the field of strength and conditioning. Minority is defined as "ethnic minority," as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Applicants must demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited institution working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in the strength and conditioning field. $1,500 awards are available.

Specific Requirements: 

1. Completed Application. 
2. Current membership at time of application. 
3. Is defined as a minority by the US Bureau of Census.  
4. 3 letters of recommendation.
5. Transcripts from each school attended.
   
6. Pursuant degree is in a strength and conditioning field.
7. Applicant has not won this award twice previously.
8. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Review Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA Employee or employee's family member.

Women's Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to support women, ages 17 and older, to enter into the field of strength and conditioning. Applicants must demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited institution and are working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in the strength and conditioning field. $1,500 awards are available.

Specific Requirements: 

1. Completed Application. 
2. Current membership at time of application. 
3. Is a female.  
4. 3 letters of recommendation.
5. Transcripts from each school attended.
6. Pursuant degree is in a strength and conditioning field.
7. Applicant has not won this award twice previously.
8. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Review Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA Employee or employee's family member.  

High School Scholarship

This program provides funding to high school seniors preparing to enter college. Students must demonstrate their acceptance into an accredited institution, their intention to graduate with a degree in the strength and conditioning field, their goals beyond college, and their track record of community service. $1,500 awards are available.

Specific Requirements: 

1. Completed Application. 
2. Current membership at time of application. 
3. Current senior in high school. 
4. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 system. 
5. Submit a high school transcript from each school attended. 
6. Will be attending college in the fall following high school graduation. 
7. Will major in a strength and conditioning field. 
8. 3 letters of recommendation. 
9. Signed NSCA Foundation High School Scholarship Parent/Legal Guardian Authorization Form (provided during application process). 
10.  Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Review Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA Employee or employee's family member.

Jerry Martin Memorial Scholarship

Jerry Martin (1956 – 2015) was a lifelong strength and conditioning coach. Coach Martin was known by his students and colleagues as a hard-working, devoted strength and conditioning professional with a love for teaching and applying science of strength and conditioning. To honor his legacy, a fund was established in his name. Learn more about Coach Martin’s legacy.The Jerry Martin Scholarship is designed for the specific purpose of providing tuition assistance to students planning careers as strength coaches, and majoring in a related field.  

Specific Requirements: 

1. Completed Application. 
2. Current membership at time of application. 
3. Transcripts from each school attended.
4. Pursuant degree is in a field related to strength and conditioning and coaching.
5. Applicant has not won this award twice previously.
6. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Review Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA Employee or employee's family member.

Women’s Professional Development Scholarship
*Supported by the NSCA Women’s Committee

This scholarship is designed to support a female with an NSCA Professional membership (not a student). The scholarship will pay for National Conference Registration fee.

 Specific Requirements:

• Identify as female
• Currently in a strength and conditioning related field 
• Current professional membership (not student member) at time of application
• Completed application
  • Resume/CV that includes three professional references
  • Unofficial transcripts from school where highest degree was earned
• Applicant has not won this award twice previously
• Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Review Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA Employee or employee's family member.

Items judged by the NSCA Foundation Review Committee in each application include:

• Overall Academic Achievement
• Strength and Conditioning Experience
• NSCA Involvement
• Honors and Awards
• Community Involvement
• Essay that is based on clarity, expression, goals, lucidity, grammar, and articulateness.  

Awards will be made based on available funds raised by the NSCA Women’s Committee, with the goal of funding a minimum of one scholarship per year.

Vitalyon Foundation Scholarship

The Vitalyon Foundation’s mission is to inspire young adults to make informed decisions about their health, improve their athletic performance, and pursue careers in the health and wellness industry.  The Vitalyon Foundation is partnering with the NSCA Foundation to offer the “Vitalyon Foundation Scholarship” to provide NSCA National Conference attendance (registration, airfare, lodging and meal per diem) to one recipient annually.

Specific Requirements:

1. Applicant must be an individual who has never attended an NSCA National Conference
2. Complete the application in its entirety
3. Conference requirements:

• • Attend First Timers Workshop 
  • Participate in all receptions/networking events 
  • Attend sessions Wednesday-Saturday (meet a minimum of 3 presenters) 

      4. Post Conference requirements:

• • Meet with NSCAF Board Members and prominent NSCA members (to be set up by NSCA Foundation)
  • Report on key takeaways/lessons learned
  • Create a 90-day action plan

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