Scholarship: Barbara A. Cooley Master’s Scholarship
Description: For Grad students enrolled in a health education program.
Due Date: October 15, 2022
Additional Information: https://www.shapeamerica.org/scholarships/cooleyscholarship.aspx
The award is a $1,000 scholarship awarded annually to a master's level student. Recipients may spend the award in any manner they desire. Recipients will also receive a one-year complimentary student membership in SHAPE America. The application materials must be received by October 15.
Eligibility
- The award is open to a master's level student who is currently enrolled in a school-based health education program at an accredited college/university in the United States or a U.S. territory.
- To be eligible, the applicant must have a minimum current overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the SHAPE America application deadline. Prior SHAPE America scholarship recipients are not eligible.
Directions
Complete the online application form and submit the requested documents listed below. Applications must be received by October 15.
Application Procedures
The online application form includes the following sections:
- Resume - attach a current resume that includes extracurricular/service activities (professional organizations, school, community) and any academic honors, awards, etc. within the past two years.
- Essay - attach an essay describing your interest in health education, career and professional goals and what you hope to accomplish as a health educator in training and in the future. (Your essay must be approximately 400 - 450 words in length)
- Transcript - attach a current transcript PDF of all college study completed, including the fall semester.
