SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship/Award Listings
Scholarships open to Kinesiology Students
The Department of Kinesiology recognizes its students with a number of scholarships and awards. Funds are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, school/community activities, leadership positions, and work experience. The Department of Kinesiology offers scholarships/awards for undergraduates and graduate students as indicated, and in some cases require enrollment in a specific option.
TO APPLY for a Kinesiology scholarship, please follow the directions below under the heading “To Apply.”
Scholarships open to all HHD Students
To recognize the accomplishments of our students, the College of Health and Human Development awards over $1,250,000 annually in scholarships and awards. Funds are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, school/community activities, leadership positions, and work experience. Students must be enrolled in the College of Health and Human Development. Some scholarships and awards require enrollment in a specific major.
TO APPLY for a Health and Human Development scholarship/award, please follow the instructions below under the heading "To Apply."
To Apply
All continuing HHD students including Kinesiology students as well as all currently enrolled Penn State students intending to transfer to the College prior to Fall 2009 who want to be considered for scholarship/award offered by the College of Health and Human Development and for the 2009-2010 academic year are required to complete the on-line application no later than April 30, 2009. All incoming freshmen and student transferring from a college outside of the Penn State system will atuomataically be considered for all eligible scholarships and awards and do not need to complete the on-line application.
The College of Health and Human Development scholarship applications requirement does not apply for consideration of College based trustee Scholarships, PHEF Nursing Program Grants, or the College's four year Honors Scholarships for students who enter the Schreyer Honors college in their freshman year.
A small number of scholalrships/awards require an additional application. Students who are determined to be eligilbe for such scholarships and awards will be contacted and encouraged to apply. For questions or additional information please contact Doug Ford (dof1@psu.edu) at 814-863-6790.
The scholarship application is to be completed at:
http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/scholarships/application.asp.
Financial Need
Some scholarships and awards consider financial need. In order to be eligible it is advised that you complete the 2009-2010 FAFSA application by Penn State's recommended filing date of February 15. Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the application.
Other Scholarship and Financial Aid Information
If you would like information about other sources of funding please contact the following:
Office of Student Aid
www.psu.edu/studentaid
University Fellowship Office
www.ufo.psu.edu
The Graduate School
www.gradsch.psu.edu/prospective/funding.html
www.gradsch.psu.edu/current/funding.html
Bursars Office
www.bursar.psu.edu
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