NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
December 22, 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — The NSCA Foundation is honored to announce the recipients of its 2023 Scholarships. Over $77,000 and additional expenses will be awarded to these 45 exceptional students to support their pursuits of academic excellence and prospective careers in strength and conditioning.
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Student |
Academic Institution |
Scholarship |
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Alexa Chandler |
University of South Carolina |
GymAware Student Support Scholarship |
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Alexandra Khartabil |
Texas Tech University |
Women’s Scholarship |
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Allen Redinger |
Oklahoma State University |
Challenge Scholarship |
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Amanda Gordon |
Northumbria University |
Challenge Scholarship |
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Andrew Skibiski |
University of Central Florida |
Minority Scholarship |
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Anna Leigh Runion |
The Citadel Graduate College |
Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship |
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Anthony Pinzone |
Kent State University |
Challenge Scholarship |
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Ashley Hines |
Kennesaw State University |
Markus Paul Memorial Scholarship |
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Assumpta Nandawula |
Norwich University |
Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship |
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Caleb Voskuil |
Texas Christian University |
Challenge Scholarship |
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Caroline Vincenty |
Ball State University |
Women’s Scholarship |
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Christopher “CJ” Cleary Jr. |
University of Kansas |
Legacy Scholarship |
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Christopher Proppe |
University of Central Florida |
Challenge Scholarship |
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Clara Mitchinson |
University of Kentucky |
Women's Scholarship |
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Damjana Cabarkapa |
University of Kansas |
Women’s Scholarship & Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship |
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Frederick Abayare |
Concordia University Chicago |
Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship |
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Gianna Mastrofini |
University of South Carolina |
Women’s Scholarship |
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Ikeah Cuff |
Hastings College |
Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship |
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Jade Esmeralda |
George Washington University |
Women’s Professional Development Scholarship |
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Jennifer Addleman |
Touro University California |
Women’s Scholarship |
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Jessica Moon |
University of Central Florida |
Challenge Scholarship |
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Joel Luedke |
Concordia University Chicago |
Challenge Scholarship |
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Jonathan Beausejour |
University of Central Florida |
Minority Scholarship |
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Julian Narvaez |
Montclair State University |
Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship |
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Kathryn Bell |
University of Nevada Las Vegas |
Women’s Scholarship |
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Katie Kennedy |
University of South Alabama |
Women’s Scholarship |
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Kealy Wohlgemuth |
Texas Tech University |
Challenge Scholarship |
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Kworweinski Lafontant |
University of Central Florida |
Minority Scholarship & Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship |
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Kylie Kasprick |
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences |
Women’s Scholarship |
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Lara Boman |
Kent State University |
Women's Scholarship |
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Luke Partusch |
University of Nebraska at Omaha |
Jerry Martin Memorial Scholarship |
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Matthew Yansick |
Lebanon Valley College |
Challenge Scholarship |
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McKenzie Hare |
Texas Tech University |
Women’s Scholarship |
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Megan Thompson |
Oklahoma State University |
Women’s Scholarship |
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Michael Perlet |
University of South Alabama |
Challenge Scholarship |
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Minyoung Kwak |
University of Kentucky |
Minority Scholarship |
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Nicholas Buoncristiani |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Challenge Scholarship |
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Ralph “Rocky” Snyder |
Setana College / Irish American Unviersity |
Challenge Scholarship |
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Sam Moore |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Women’s Scholarship |
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Samantha Dardaman |
University of North Texas |
Minority Scholarship |
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Timothy Griest |
Florida State University |
Challenge Scholarship |
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Trevor Dufner |
University of Central Florida |
Challenge Scholarship |
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Tsuyoshi Nagatani |
Edith Cowan University |
Challenge Scholarship |
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Xzavier Latchison |
Tech Tech University Health Sciences Center |
Vitalyon Foundation Scholarship |
Scholarships are awarded to students for tuition, fees, books, and other required supplies. The NSCA Foundation Review Committee selects scholarship recipients based on applicants’ grades, NSCA involvement, awards and honors, and other criteria.
» Learn more about NSCA Foundation Scholarships, Grants, and Assistantships.
Since its founding in 2007, the NSCA Foundation has granted more than $3 million to advance the strength and conditioning industry through 194 research grants and 694 scholarships.
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"Congratulations to our 2023 recipients for this well-deserved honor,” remarks NSCA Foundation President Dr. Don Melrose. “It’s our privilege to back the next trailblazers and pioneers in strength and conditioning.”
“Supporting these dedicated learners in their career paths is a source of pride for the NSCA Foundation,” states Executive Director Carissa Gordon Gump. “We eagerly await their future achievements and deeply thank our donors — you make these opportunities possible!”
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About the National Strength & Conditioning Association Foundation
The National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation (NSCAF) was founded in 2007 with the aim of supporting the advancement of strength and conditioning practical applications. The NSCA Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to providing funding to NSCA members taking part in educational and research endeavors.
Since its establishment, the NSCA Foundation has awarded 194 grants and 694 scholarships, totaling over $3 million to outstanding individuals within the strength and conditioning community. The NSCA Foundation is one of the few foundations that fund work at the Master’s level and across all levels up to senior investigators, as well as one of the few sources that fund work in the strength and conditioning fields. A major goal of the foundation is to continue to maximize assets in order to increase grants and scholarships for NSCA members.
