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NSCA Foundation Scholarships

The NSCA Foundation awards hundreds of thousands in Scholarship funding each year to outstanding individuals within the strength and conditioning community. We are one of the few foundations that funds the strength and conditioning community for high school students through senior investigators.

  • Important Dates

    Applications open August 1 (12am MTN) and close October 15 (11:59 am MTN) annually. There is only one application cycle per year. There is no early access to start the application process, you must wait until August 1 at 12am MTN. Late materials are not accepted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they complete the application on time. No paper copies or documents will be accepted, all materials must be submitted and completed via the application portal. 

     

  • Qualifications
    1. Part-Time and Full-Time Degree Seeking Student (Associates Degree/Undergraduate Degree/Graduate Degree-Masters/Doctoral) 
    2. Fully Completed Application no later than October 15 at 11:59am. It is the applicants' responsibility to ensure all required information is provided by the due date. Late materials will not be accepted under any conditions. 
    3. Current membership at the time of application and at the time of the award
    4. 3 recommendations *These cannot come from NSCA Staff, NSCA Affiliate Staff, NSCA Foundation Staff, NSCA/NSCA Foundation Board Members, or Scholarship Committee/Panel Members.
    5. Current Resume 
    6. Transcripts from each school attended (do not have to be official)
    7. The pursuant degree is in a strength and conditioning-related field.
    8. The applicant has not won this award twice previously. 
    9. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Review Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Affiliate Employee or employee's family member.
    10. Is a member of the NSCA at the time of submitting the application and at the time of award (if applicable). 

    *International Applicants may apply. 
    *NSCA Members with Student/Professional/CPI Memberships are eligible to apply
    *Students attending a Community College are eligible to apply.

    NSCA Foundation Scholarship money is tax-free providing all funds are used for educational purposes.

  • Eligible Degrees

    All scholarship applicants must NSCA members and be pursuing a degree and career in the strength and conditioning field. Preferred degree majors may include:

    • Exercise Science
    • Human Performance
    • Physical Therapy
    • Strength and Conditioning
    • Athletic Training
    • Personal Training
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Human Biology
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Anatomy
    • Physiology
    • Physical Education
    • Kinesiology
    • Sport Science
    • Physiotherapy
    • Sport Coaching
    • Education
    • Health
    • Sports and Fitness Administration
    • Sports Medicine
    • Sports Studies
    • Chiropractic 

  • Scholarship Application Review Process

    -Applications close October 15th (11:59 am MTN) annually
    -Applications reviewed and assigned to Scholarship Committee Members by Scholarship Committee Chair (~1-2 weeks)
    -Applications reviewed by Scholarship Committee Members (~3-4 weeks)
    -Applications reviewed by Scholarship Committee Chair (~1-2 weeks)
    -Applicants notified of award status

  • Scholarship Scoring Criteria

    Our Scholarship Committee & Panel Members will review the following items on our scholarship application: 

    • Grades/GPA
    • Courses Completed
    • Overall Academic Achievement
    • Strength and Conditioning Experience
    • NSCA Involvement
    • Honors and Awards
    • Community Involvement
    • Essays that are based on clarity, expression, goals, lucidity, grammar, and articulateness
    • Recommendations (Applications do not require letters of recommendation, they require a recommendation rubric to be completed. The recommender's email is entered into the application and they receive a link to a recommendation rubric to complete. When they are done completing the rubric the results will be recorded with the associated application.)
  • Funding Use

    Funds can be utilized for educational purposes, encompassing expenses like textbooks, tuition, and opportunities that contribute to professional growth. This may include participation in conferences at the state, regional, provincial, international, and national levels.

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"Receiving NSCA Foundation Scholarships as a student had an enormous impact on my professional development. It had a direct impact on my studies and, once I graduated, it impacted how employers saw me as a candidate. It is an honor and privilege to be a recipient."
Dr. Catherine Saenz

2016 Jerry Martin & Women's Scholarship Recipient

Financial Scholarship Opportunities

  • Student Advancement Scholarship

    This scholarship is given to NSCA Members seeking either an undergraduate or graduate degree in a strength and conditioning-related field. Awards in the amount of $2,000 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student.

    Specific Requirements:

    1. Completed Application.
    2. Current membership at the time of application.
    3. 3 letters of recommendation.
    4. Transcripts from each school attended.
    5. The pursuant degree is in a strength and conditioning field.
    6. The applicant has not won this award twice previously.
    7. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Foundation affiliate 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. Awards in the amount of $2,000 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student. *If you have not yet been accepted into a college program, and are awarded the High School Scholarship, funds will be held until a letter of acceptance has been reported to the NSCA Foundation*

    Specific Requirements: 

    1. Completed Application. 
    2. Current membership at the 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.
    6. Will be attending college in the fall following high school graduation. 
    7. Will major in a strength and conditioning related field. 
    8. 3 letters of recommendation. 
    9. Signed NSCA Foundation High School Scholarship Parent/Legal Guardian Authorization Form (provided during the application process). 
    10.  Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a scholarship reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCAF affiliate employee or employee's family member.

     The NSCA Foundation Board of Directors reserves the right to decide to award or not award in each scholarship category based on average scores and the quality of the applications. 

  • GymAware Student Support Scholarship

    The scholarship will be given to NSCA Members seeking either an undergraduate or graduate degree in a strength and conditioning-related field. One $2,000 award will be made annually and is to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student.

    Specific Requirements:

    1. Complete the application in its whole entirety
    2. Current membership at the time of the application and award
    3. Current Undergraduate or Graduate student at the time of application and award
    4. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA affiliate/NSCA Foundation, or GymAware employee or employee's family member.

     

    Grant/Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the NSCA Foundation's Scholarship Committee & Panel Members.

  • 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 the 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. Awards in the amount of $2,000 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student. 

    Specific Requirements: 

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

     To make a direct donation to support this Scholarship please CLICK HERE. 

  • Legacy Scholarship

    Introduction
    This Scholarship is established to recognize the lasting impact of NSCA members who are/were devoted strength and conditioning professionals with a love of teaching/research and applying the science of strength and conditioning; the NSCA Foundation has developed the Legacy Scholarship. A Doctoral student who plans to pursue a long-term career in the Strength & Conditioning Industry or academic/research practice will receive this educational, financial Scholarship. 

    The Legacy Scholarship honoree will change annually and always recognize those who have made a lasting impact on our community.

    Honorees will be chosen by the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors.

    Description

    This NSCA Foundation Legacy Scholarship is given to NSCA Members seeking a Doctoral degree in strength and conditioning-related fields. Awards of $2,000 are granted and are applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student.

    Specific Requirements:

    1. Completed Application.
    2. Current membership at the time of application and award.
    3. 3 letters of recommendation.
    4. Transcripts from each school attended.
    5. The pursuant Doctoral degree in a strength and conditioning field.
    6. The applicant has not won this award previously.
    7. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Foundation affiliate employee or employee's family member.

  • Markus Paul Memorial Scholarship

    Markus Paul spent 23 years coaching strength & 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 5 Super Bowl rings, 3 with the Patriots and 2 with the Giants.

    Coach Paul had an extensive work ethic that stemmed from his playing days as a defensive Safety for Syracuse University. After redshirting as a freshman, Markus was a starter for all 4 of his eligible years. He set the school’s all-time interception record at 19 in 1988; a record that still stands today. He was twice named a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, and earned First Team All-American honors his senior year. In October 1999, he was named to the Syracuse University's All-Century team. 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.

    This 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 & Conditioning profession. Each year a $5,000 tuition scholarship will be awarded to a Black American student preparing to coach in the Strength & Conditioning profession.

    Specific Requirements:

    1. Complete the application to its full entirety.
    2. Current Student at the time of application and award with Black American heritage
    3. Undergraduate (Junior or Senior), or Graduate student enrolled in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning, or similar major with the goal of becoming a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the collegiate or professional level.
    4. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Foundation affiliate employee, or employee's family member.
  • Minority Scholarship

    Minority Scholarship

    This scholarship is designed to encourage minorities, ages 17 and older, to enter into the field of strength and conditioning. A minority is defined as an "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. Awards in the amount of $2,000 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student. 

    Specific Requirements: 

    1. Completed Application. 
    2. Current membership at the 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. The pursuant degree is in a strength and conditioning field.
    7. The applicant has not won this award twice previously.
    8. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Foundation affiliate employee or employee's family member.

     

  • Women's Scholarship

    This scholarship is designed to support those who identify as female, 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. Awards in the amount of $2,000 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student. 

    Specific Requirements: 

    1. Completed Application. 
    2. Current membership at the time of application. 
    3. Identifies as female.  
    4. 3 letters of recommendation.
    5. Transcripts from each school attended.
    6. The pursuant degree is in a strength and conditioning field.
    7. The 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/NSCA Affilliate Employee or employee's family member.  

Conference Scholarship Opportunities

  • Natasha Porter First Generation College Student Scholarship

    Natasha Porter was an employee of the NSCA who passed away in October of 2016 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Natasha was the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director and was also responsible for the management of all the NSCA awards. Through her installation of responsibility and strong work ethic, she inspired those around her. This scholarship is designed for the specific purpose of providing financial assistance to first generation college students attending an Education Recognition Program (ERP) to attend their first National Conference to network and engage with professionals in the industry. The scholarship has been established to honor Natasha’s legacy and impact on the NSCA. Scholarships will provide the cost of the conference admission, travel (domestic ONLY), daily meal stipend and boarding accommodations. All scholarship applicants must be NSCA Members at the application deadline (on or before October 15), are a first generation college student, have not yet attended any NSCA Conference in any capacity, and a current student of an ERP school that is in good standing with the NSCA. Members of the Board of Directors, Scholarship Review Committee, NSCA/NSCA Affiliate and NSCA Foundation employees and their families are not eligible to receive scholarships and may not write letters of recommendation for applicants.

    Specific Requirements:

    Specific Requirements:

    1. Completed Application.
    2. Current membership at the time of application.
    3. Have never attended an NSCA National Conference
    4. Current ERP Student in good standing (undergraduate)
    5. 3 letters of recommendation.
    6. 3.0+ GPA
    7. Transcripts from each school attended.
    8. The pursuant degree is in a strength and conditioning field.
    9. The applicant has not won this award previously.
    10. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Foundation affiliate employee or employee's family member.

  • 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 provide NSCA National Conference attendance (registration, domestic airfare, lodging and meal per diem) to one recipient annually.

    Specific Requirements:

    1. Completed Application.
    2. Current membership at the time of application.
    3. Have never attended an NSCA National Conference
    4. 3 letters of recommendation.
    5. 3.0+ GPA
    6. Transcripts from each school attended.
    7. The pursuant degree is in a strength and conditioning field.
    8. The applicant has not won this award previously.
    9. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Foundation affiliate employee or employee's family member.

    Recipients are required to:

    • Attend First Timers Workshop
    • Participate in all receptions/networking events
    • Attend sessions Wednesday-Saturday (meet a minimum of 3 presenters)
    • Meet with NSCA Foundation 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
  • Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship

    This scholarship is designed to support individuals from socially marginalized groups (i.e., ethnic/racial minorities, LGBTQIA+ community, or who have a documented disability). The scholarship will pay for an NSCA State, Provincial, or Regional Conference registration fee at the event of your choice.


    Specific Requirements:
    1. Completed Application Online (no paper applications accepted)
    2. Current NSCA student or professional member, or a full-time student enrolled in a two-year or four-year college academic program. Non-member students must have an affirmation letter written and signed from an academic advisor from their institution or other proof of current enrollment.
    3. Self-identify as belonging to one or more socially marginalized groups (i.e., ethnic / racial minority, LGBTQIA+ community, or who have a documented disability).
    4. Candidates must have a commitment to DEI and an interest in pursuing a career in strength and conditioning.
    5. Submit a personal essay/letter, of no more than 250-500 words (1-2 pages), describing your financial need, professional interests (or goals) in the field of strength and conditioning, work experience or exposure to strength and conditioning, your commitment to advancing DEI within the strength and conditioning community, and how attending this event would be meaningful and beneficial to you (Why do you want to attend?). The scholarship will be granted based on your submitted responses.
    6. Include in your application any special accommodations that you require. This section will not be a factor in scholarship winner selection.
    7. The applicant has not won this award twice previously.
    8. The applicant is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serving as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA DEI Committee (including DEI Committee Leadership and Education Taskforce Groups), or a NSCA / NSCA Foundation affiliate employee or employee’s family member.

    The number of awards annually will be made based on available funds raised, with the goal of funding a minimum of ten scholarships per year (at approximately $100 per event). Both in-person and virtual events will be allowed as determined by the NSCA’s current state, provincial and regional Events Calendar. Annual winners will be determined by the NSCA Foundation Scholarship Committee according to the criteria listed above.

    Important Dates:

    Scholarships OPEN August 1
    Scholarships CLOSE October 15 at 11:59 am (MTN)
     
    *International applicants may apply.

    Applicants can not be a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serving as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA DEI Committee (including DEI Committee Leadership and Education Taskforce Groups), or an NSCA / NSCA Foundation affiliate 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, and a ticket to the Awards Banquet.

    Specific Requirements:

    1. Completed Application.
    2. Current professional membership (not student member) at the time of application.
    3. Identify as a female.  
    4. 3 professional references/letters of recommendation.
    5. Transcripts from the school where the highest degree was earned.
    6. Currently in a strength and conditioning related field.
    7. The applicant has not won this award twice previously.
    8. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Foundation affiliate employee or employee's family member.

    The number of awards annually 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.

    To make a restricted donation to help support this fund please CLICK HERE.

Scholarship Alumni

  • Challenge Scholarship Recipients

    *This Scholarship was discontinued in 2023.

    2007  
    John Bennett  Thomas Buford  Lane Dieckow 
    Anastasia Kasianchuk  Jason Kurfurst  Zachary Long 
    Stephen Masten, Jr  Sara Prudic  Abbie Smith 
    Masahiro Takahagi  Hajime Takashima  Gregory Waryasz 
    2008  
    Caroline Carducci  Chris Desrosiers  Eric Gibbons 
    Stephen Masten  Michael Naperalsky  Maranda Rehg 
    Susan Reynolds  Gregory Stanley  Hajime Takashima 
    Gregory Waryasz  Erin White   
    2009  
    Natalie Johnson  Susan Reynolds  Leah Suzanne Sawyer    
    Jennie Stieg  Lynn Stogner-Tucker  Tai Tran 
    Ashley Walter  Gregory Waryasz  Jonson Yousefzadeh 
    Nicole Dabbs     
    2010  
    Andrew Bachman  KevinBecker Tabitha Citro 
    Chip Detty  Aaron Gillies  Scott Hoar 
    Edward Jo  Andy Khamoui  Melissa Mente 
    Colleen Munoz  Michael Rogers  James Snyder 
    Matt Stock  Tai Tran  Ashley Walter 
    2011  
    Kevin Becker  Ryan Crotin  Christopher Davis 
    John Gaylord  Nathan Herda  Trent Herda 
    Kristina Kendall  Joe LaPorta  Trevor Love 
    Craig MacDonald  Justin Nicoll  Chris Poole 
    James Tufano  Levi Wainwright  Corey Weisenstein 
    2012  
    Matthew Andre  Ryan Colquhoun  Nicole Dabbs 
    Charles Forsythe  Adam Gonzalez  David Hooper 
    Nathaniel Jenkins  Mike Lane  Joe LaPorta 
    Trevor Love  Brian Kautz  Andy Khamoui 
    William McCormack  Gerald Mangine  Masahiro Ono 
    Wyatt Robinson  Justin Roethlingshoefer  Xavier Roy 
    Tyler Scanlon  Evan Schick  Eric Sobolewski 
    James Stitz  Matt Stock  Patrick Tingle 
    Jeremy Trach  Adam Wells  Ken Wheeler 
    Michael Willey     
    2013  
    Tori Beaudette  Haley Bergstrom  Neil Wittmer 
    Jonathan Bohner  Steven Burkhardt  Anthony Caiazzo 
    Kristen Cochrane  Patrick Damrath  Timothy Dornemann 
    Jun Hashiwaki  David Hooper  Nathaniel Jenkins 
    Brian Kautz  Andrea Kozai  Gerald Mangine 
    Ryan Monroe  Colleen Munoz  Ben Peterson 
    Justin Roethlingshoefer  Michael Scharville  Evan Schick 
    John Shimenz  Brook Skidmore  Ronald Snarr 
    Lynn Stogner-Tucker  Alex Taray  Patrick Tingle 
    Zachary Voss  Steven Wietrzykowski   
    2014  
    Luke Pryor  Shawn Flanagan  Adam Cady 
    Eric Sobolewski  Adam Wells  Ryan Colquhoun 
    Nathaniel Jenkins  Robert Morton  Phillip Worts 
    Eric Trexler  Michael Macellari  Justin Nicoll 
    Samuel Buckner  Adam Jatner  Tyler Farney 
    Garrett Hester  Justin Roethlingshoefer  John Cvengros 
    Andy Khamoui  Joseph Rosenburg  Ciaran Fairman 
    2015  
    Alexander Bryce  Joshua Carr  David Church 
    Anthony Ciccone  Kristien Cochrance William  DuPont
    Amarah Epp-Stobbe  Ciaran Fairman  Corey Gildea 
    Adam Gonzales  Garrett Hester  Justin Kompf 
    Erik Krueger  Danielle Levitt  Michael Macellari 
    Eric Mosier  Brett Nickerson  Thomas Pfanner 
    J Luke Pryor  Cassio Ruas  Kevin Schill 
    Ronald Snarr  Adam Sterczala   
    2016  
    Michael Trevino  Eric Mosier  Phillip Worts 
    Whitney Leyva  Christopher Chapman  Ran Wang 
    Anthony Ciccone  Kevin Giordano  Mitchel Magrini 
    Richard LaFountain  Anthony Caiazzo  Jacob Ricketts 
    Tyler Muddle  Nicholas Shea  Christina Bastian 
    David Archer  Ryan Brennan  Phillip Drouet 
    Ethan Hill     
    2017  
     David Church  Brandon Stone  Mark  Byrd
     Ethan  Hill Bryan Dowdell Peter Kenn
     Michael LaMonica  David  Cornell Ryan Bean
     Michael Trevino  David Sanders Ryan Goochey
     Tyler Muddle Eric  Trexler Scott  Dalconzo
     Zachary  Ciccone James Boyett Tom Cormier
    2018    
    Kimberly Allen Nile Banks Mark Byrd
    Peter Chrysosferidis Nicholas Coker Ian Dobbs
    Erica Goldstein Katie Hirsch Joshua Keller
    Justin Kilian Yosuke Kotani Jacob Mota
    Cameron Munger Felix Proessl Cassio Ruas
    Anssi Saari Brian Szekely  
     2019    
    Nile Banks Zackary Cicone Kevin Giordano
    Katie Hirsch Justin Kilan Joseph Laudato
    Rob MacLennan Jacob Mota Nicholas Shea
    Jacob Beiting Sungwon Chae Brian Faller
    Chad Herring Brooks Herring  
    2020    
    Alexander Tenuta Anthony Lucas Nicolas Clark
    Cody Dulaney David Boffey Martin Dietze-Hermosa
    Dimirije Cabarkapa Hayden Giuliani Brooks Herring
    Jacob Beitin Kylie Harmon Dylan Lange
    Hayley Legg Luke Arieta Ryan Girts
    Taylor Dinyer Kyle Wasserberger Zach Pinney
    Chad Herring    
    2021    
    Caroline Vincenty Erica Goldstein Felix Proessl
    Hanna Cabre Hayden Giuliani Kathryn Kennedy
    Kyle Wasserberger Kylie Harmon Like Arieta
    Marika Korpinen PJ Succi Ryan Girts
    Stuart Guppy William Vantrease  
    2022    
    Andrew Skibski Anthony Lucus Anthony Pinzone
    Benjamin Mendelson Brian Guthrie Christopher Cleary
    Christopher Proppe Daniel Scheid Joel Luedke
    Kyle DeRosia Nicholas Buoncristiani PJ Succi
    Tsuyoshi Nagatani    
    2023    
    Allen Redinger Andrew Skibski Anthony Pinzone
    Caleb Voskuil Christopher Proppe Jessica Moon
    Joel Luedke Kealey Wohlegmuth Matthew Yansick
    Michael Perlet Nicholas Buoncristiani
    Ralph "Rocky" Snyder Timothy Grist Trevor Dufner
    Tsuyoshi Nagatani     

     

  • Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship
    Year First Name Last Name
    2021 Jade Esmeralda
    2021 Carenna Neely
    2021 Ishmael Hargrove
    2021 Emily Quinn
    2021 Michael Urias
    2022 Jaevon Haywood
    2022 Lisa McCranie
    2022 Vinay Shankar
    2022 Dedrick Brooks
    2022 John Campbell
    2023 Anna Leigh  Runion 
    2023 Assumpta Nandawula
    2023 Damjana Cabarkapa
    2023 Frederick Abayare
    2023 Ikeah Cuff
    2023 Julian Narvaez
    2023 Kworweinski Lafontant
    2023 Trevor Sablan
  • High School Scholarship Recipients
    2007   
    Susan Reynolds       
    2008   
    Cody Miller  Evan Allen     
    2009   
    Gavyn Clare  Mark Fiala     
    2010   
    Aaron Brophy  Daniel Gardner  Lauren Sciarra  Jacob Trout 
    2011   
    Kaitlyn Baumann  Noelle Ekonomou  Brian Kautz  Matthew Knowlton 
    Caitlin Steiding  Alex Taray  Hana Michael  Sarah Kolmer 
    2012   
    Eleanor Mullen  Jolee Paden  Shannon Parish   
    2013   
    Brandon Abrams  Tera Driewer  McKayla Figueroa  Kylie Iasillo 
    Salina Pacheco       
    2014   
    Megan Galan  Marina Carsello  Rebecca Higgins   
    2015   
    Olilvia Bergau  Kaitlin Carson  Sydney Hunter  Tyler Griffin 
    Cameron Mignone  Bethany McPherson     
    2016   
    Madeline Armstrong  Quadray Hughes  Austin Vonkutzleben 
    2017   
    Brandon McMinn    
    2018    
    No Applicants     
    2019    
    Cassidy Thompson     
    2020    
    Braylon Ratcliff    
    2021    
    Kaia Bochow    
  • Jerry Martin Scholarship Recipients
    2016
    Catherine Saenz
    Richard Rosenblum
    2017
    Tom Cormier
    Crystal Chariton
    2018
    Lesley Sommerfield
    2019
    Hayley Legg
    2020
    Chad Herring
    2021
    Hillary Holmes
    2022
    Danielle Sterner
    2023
    Luke Partusch
  • Minority Scholarship Recipients
    2012  
    Monica Gochioco  Robert Lewis  Allen Tran 
    Tai Tran  Daniel Traylor   
    2013  
    Andrew Cheng  Joe Distor Jr.  Faris El-Ali 
    Adam Gonzales  Malia Melvin  Ibrahim Munayer 
    Ramsey Nijem  Adam Rivera-Figueroa  Tai Tran 
    Daniel Traylor  Xin Ye   
    2014  
    Jeremy Townsend  Vanessa Cazas  Michael Trevino 
    Adam Gonzales  Malia Melvin  Christina Valdes 
    Ran Wang  March Langley   
    2015  
    Evan Enquist  Nathaniel Jenkins  Mark Langley 
    Jacob Mota  Justin Nicoll  Richard Rosenblum 
    John Sellers  Michael Trevino  Xin Ye 
    2016  
    Hui Ying Luk  Richard Rosenblum  Saldiam Barillas 
    Megan Wong  Joseph Gordon   
    2017  
    Megan Wong Jacob Mota Ran Wang
     Justin Nicoll  Carlos Estrada Ian Dobbs
     Mike Luera Christopher  Razo  
    2018    
    Saldiam Barillas Vanessa Cazas-Moreno Nicolas Clark
    Martin Dieta-Hermosa Junhai Xu  
    2019    
    Eliot Arroyo Nicole Bordelon Nicholas Clark 
    Martin Dietze-Hermosa Manny Romero Katsumi Takeno
    Sheldon Victorine Derrick Wong  
    2020    
    Isaiah Covington Ai Ishida Baykal Altiner
    Sungwon Chae Eliott Arroyo Andrew Gonzalez
    2021    
    Alex Olmos Blaine Lints Brandon Yates
    2022    
    Alex Olmos Andrew Gonzalez Jennifer Rivera
    Marcel Lopes dos Santos Modesto Lebron Uchenna Ogbonnaya
    Derrick Wong Gabriel Figueroa Isaiah Covington
    Jennifer Rivera Modesto Lebron Shane Matthew
    2023    
    Jonathan Beausejour Kworweinski Lafontant Minyoung Kwak
    Sanantha Dardman    
  • Women's Scholarship Recipients
    2007
    Disa Hatfield  Rebecca Kujawa   
    2008
    Ashley Walter  Alea Eurich   
    2009
    Nicole Pelletier  McKenzie Fauth   
    2010
    Nicole Dabbs  Krissy Kendall  Christian Rainier 
    Michelle Rathke  Susan Reynolds  Hannah Sackett 
    2011
    Kristen Cochrane  Tiffani Cox-Kuchyt  Nicole Dabbs 
    Kelly Franks  Julia Girman  Megan Lauer 
    Aindrea McHugh  Michelle Potter  Michelle Rathke 
    Susan Reynolds  Leah Sawyer  Allison Seifert 
    Ashley Walter     
    2012
    Haley Bergstrom  Michelle Boland  Patricia Dietz 
    Andrea DuBois  Sarah Kelle  Christine Kloiber 
    Andrea Kozai  Nicole Ekonomou  Colleen Munoz 
    Allison Seifert  Angela Teal  Sarah Trifogli 
    2013
    Ashley Andrews  Breanna Benson  Carrie Bishop 
    Crystal Chariton  Camille Croteau  Noelle Ekonomou 
    Shelly Hanson  Kaitlyn Huskey  Karisa Laskowski 
    Kolee Paden  Caitlin Paskewich  Danielle Reardon 
    Nicole Rendos  JoCarol Shields  Tunde Szivak 
    Brittany Tierney  Hailee Wingfield   
    2014
    Emily Witte  Kristen Cochrane-Snyman  Tori Beaudette 
    Michelle Boland  Jenny Conlon  Patricia Dietz 
    Kendra Olinghouse  Lina Loundgren  Katie McLelend 
    Hailee Wingfield     
    2015
    Kimberly Allen  Jenny Conlon  Courtney Goodman 
    Brittany Hollerbach  Hui-Ying Luk  Taylor Maldonado 
    Kylie Malyszek  Kathryn McLeland  Erica Roelofs 
    Courtney Weldon     
    2016    
    Catherine Saenz  Danielle Levitt  Amelia Miramonti 
    Roksana Zak  Katie Hirsch  Kayla Baker 
    Kimberly Allen  Casey Watkins  Nicole Sauls 
    2017
    Brittany  Allman Katie Hirsch Crystal Chariton
    Amelia  Miramonti Roksana  Zak Kayla  Baker
    Gena Gerstner  Simone Morin  Erica Marshall
    Alyssa Varanoske Jordan Fox  
    2018    
    Christina Bastian Malia Blue Brittany Bozzini
    Taylor Dinyer Jordan Fox Gena Gerstner
    Hayden Giuliani Kylie Harmon  Jordan Helms
    Brittany Hollerbach Hayley Legg Maria Madueno
    Eria Roelofs Josephine Traberg Abigail Trivisonno
    Alyssa Varanoske Megan Wong Lesley Sommerfield
     2019    
    Malia Blue Gabrielle Brewer Taylor Dinyer
    Hayden Giuliani Erica Goldstein Jessica Harris
    Erica Marshall Careena Neely LeeAnn Potochney
    Sara Sherman Whitney Tramel Hayley Legg
    2020    
    Emily Rogers Eric Goldstein Kenzie Friesen
    Stephanie Sontag  Sara Sherman  
    2021    
    Alix Shalagan Jessica Moon Justine Renziehausen
    Kealey Wohlgemuth Marissa Bello Marni Showmaker
    Stephanie Pagarigan Stephanie Sontag Hillary Holmes
    Carenna Neely Alexa Chandler  
    2022    
    Alexa Chandler Alix Shalagan Hannah Cabre
    Jessica Moon Justine Renziehausen Katie Kennedy
    Kealey Wohlgemuth Meghan Magee Olivia Anderson
    Paola Rivera    
    2023    
    Alexandra Khartabil Amanda Gordon Caroine Vincenty
    Clara Mitchinson Damjana Cabarkapa Gianna Mastrofini
    Jennifer Addleman Kathryn Bell Katie Kennedy
    Kylie Kasprick Lara Bosman McKenzie Hare
    Megan Thompson Sam Moore  

HISTORICAL FUNDING INFORMATION

  • 2007 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 12 $12,000.00
    High School Scholarship 2 $2,000.00
    Minority Scholarship 2 $2,000.00
    Power Systems Professional Scholarship 1 $1,000.00
    Women’s Scholarship 2 $2,000.00
    TOTAL 19 $19,000.00
  • 2008 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 11 $11,000.00
    High School Scholarship 2 $2,000.00
    Minority Scholarship 2 $2,000.00
    Power Systems Professional Scholarship 1 $1,000.00
    Women’s Scholarship 2 $2,000.00
    TOTAL 18 $18,000.00
  • 2009 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 10 $10,000.00
    High School Scholarship 2 $2,000.00
    Minority Scholarship 2 $2,000.00
    Power Systems Professional Scholarship 1 $1,000.00
    Women’s Scholarship 2 $2,000.00
    TOTAL 17 $17,000.00
  • 2010 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 15 $22,500.00
    High School Scholarship 5 $7,500.00
    Minority Scholarship 6 $9,000.00
    Power Systems Professional Scholarship 1 $1,500.00
    Women’s Scholarship 6 $9,000.00
    TOTAL 33 $49,500.00
  • 2011 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 15 $22,500.00
    High School Scholarship 7 $10,500.00
    Minority Scholarship 8 $12,000.00
    Power Systems Professional Scholarship 1 $1,000.00
    Women’s Scholarship 13 $19,500.00
    TOTAL 44 $65,500.00
  • 2012 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 15 $22,500.00
    High School Scholarship 7 $10,500.00
    Minority Scholarship 8 $12,000.00
    Power Systems Professional Scholarship 1 $1,000.00
    Women’s Scholarship 13 $19,500.00
    TOTAL 44 $65,500.00
  • 2013 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 29 $43,500.00
    High School Scholarship 5 $7,500.00
    Minority Scholarship 11 $16,500.00
    Women’s Scholarship 18 $27,000.00
    TOTAL 63 $94,500.00
  • 2014 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 3 $31,500.00
    High School Scholarship 8 $4,500.00
    Minority Scholarship 9 $12,000.00
    Women’s Scholarship 41 $13,500.00
    TOTAL 61 $61,500.00
  • 2015 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 23 $34,500.00
    High School Scholarship 6 $9,000.00
    Minority Scholarship 9 $13,500.00
    Women’s Scholarship 10 $15,000.00
    TOTAL 48 $72,000.00
  • 2016 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 19 $28,500.00
    High School Scholarship 3 $4,500.00
    Minority Scholarship 5 $7,500.00
    Women’s Scholarship 9 $13,500.00
    Jerry Martin Scholarship 2 $3,000
    TOTAL 19 $57,000.00
  • 2017 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 20 $30,000.00
    High School Scholarship 1 $1,500.00
    Minority Scholarship 8 $12,000.00
    Women’s Scholarship 11 $16,500.00
    Jerry Martin Scholarship 2 $3,000
    TOTAL 22 $63,000.00
  • 2018 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Number Applied Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 17 68 $25,500.00
    High School Scholarship 0 0 $0.00
    Minority Scholarship 5 16 $7,500.00
    Women’s Scholarship 18 39 $27,000.00
    Jerry Martin Scholarship 1 30 $1,500
    TOTAL 24 153 $61,500.00
  • 2019 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Number Applied Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 14 92 $28,000.00
    High School Scholarship 1 7 $2,000.00
    Minority Scholarship 8 35 $16,000.00
    Women’s Scholarship 12 48 $24,000.00
    Jerry Martin Scholarship 1 41 $2,000
    TOTAL 22 223 $72,000.00
  • 2020 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Number Applied Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 19 91 $38,000.00
    High School Scholarship 1 8 $2,000.00
    Minority Scholarship 3 35 $6,000.00
    Women’s Scholarship 5 48 $10,000.00
    Jerry Martin Scholarship 1 41 $2,000
    TOTAL 29 223 $58,000.00
  • 2021 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Number Applied Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 14 48 $28,000.00
    High School Scholarship 1 2 $2,000.00
    Minority Scholarship 9 30 $18,000.00
    Women’s Scholarship 12 47 $24,000.00
    Jerry Martin Scholarship 1 41 $2,000
    TOTAL 37 168 $74,000.00
  • 2022 Scholarships
    Scholarship Number of Recipients Number Applied Amount
    Challenge Scholarship 13 89 $26,000.00
    High School Scholarship 0 3 $0.00
    Minority Scholarship 6 23 $12,000.00
    Women’s Scholarship 11 37 $22,000.00
    Jerry Martin Scholarship 1 39 $2,000
    Markus Paul Memorial scholarship  1 9 $5,000
    Legacy Scholarship 1 49 $2,000
    TOTAL 33 249 $62,000.00

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