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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.

Student

Academic Institution

Scholarship

Alexa Chandler

University of South Carolina

GymAware Student Support Scholarship

Alexandra Khartabil

Texas Tech University

Women’s Scholarship

Allen Redinger

Oklahoma State University

Challenge Scholarship

Amanda Gordon

Northumbria University

Challenge Scholarship

Andrew Skibiski

University of Central Florida

Minority Scholarship

Anna Leigh Runion

The Citadel Graduate College

Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship

Anthony Pinzone

Kent State University

Challenge Scholarship

Ashley Hines

Kennesaw State University

Markus Paul Memorial Scholarship

Assumpta Nandawula

Norwich University

Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship

Caleb Voskuil

Texas Christian University

Challenge Scholarship

Caroline Vincenty

Ball State University

Women’s Scholarship

Christopher “CJ” Cleary Jr.

University of Kansas

Legacy Scholarship

Christopher Proppe

University of Central Florida

Challenge Scholarship

Clara Mitchinson

University of Kentucky

Women's Scholarship

Damjana Cabarkapa

University of Kansas

Women’s Scholarship &  Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship

Frederick Abayare

Concordia University Chicago

Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship

Gianna Mastrofini

University of South Carolina

Women’s Scholarship

Ikeah Cuff

Hastings College

Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship

Jade Esmeralda

George Washington University

Women’s Professional Development Scholarship

Jennifer Addleman

Touro University California

Women’s Scholarship

Jessica Moon

University of Central Florida

Challenge Scholarship

Joel Luedke

Concordia University Chicago

Challenge Scholarship

Jonathan Beausejour

University of Central Florida

Minority Scholarship

Julian Narvaez

Montclair State University

Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship

Kathryn Bell

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Women’s Scholarship

Katie Kennedy

University of South Alabama

Women’s Scholarship

Kealy Wohlgemuth

Texas Tech University

Challenge Scholarship

Kworweinski Lafontant

University of Central Florida

Minority Scholarship &  Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship

Kylie Kasprick

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences

Women’s Scholarship

Lara Boman

Kent State University

Women's Scholarship

Luke Partusch

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Jerry Martin Memorial Scholarship

Matthew Yansick

Lebanon Valley College

Challenge Scholarship

McKenzie Hare

Texas Tech University

Women’s Scholarship

Megan Thompson

Oklahoma State University

Women’s Scholarship

Michael Perlet

University of South Alabama

Challenge Scholarship

Minyoung Kwak

University of Kentucky

Minority Scholarship

Nicholas Buoncristiani

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Challenge Scholarship

Ralph “Rocky” Snyder

Setana College / Irish American Unviersity

Challenge Scholarship

Sam Moore

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Women’s Scholarship

Samantha Dardaman

University of North Texas

Minority Scholarship

Timothy Griest

Florida State University

Challenge Scholarship

Trevor Dufner

University of Central Florida

Challenge Scholarship

Tsuyoshi Nagatani

Edith Cowan University

Challenge Scholarship

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.

» Make a difference with your tax-deductible gift today.

"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!”

Media Note: To schedule an interview, please contact Foundation@NSCA.com.

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.

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