Kinesiology, Sport Studies and Physical Education Awards Criteria
TED BONDI ’51 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
- Be a junior or senior major in Kinesiology, Sports Studies and Physical Education (KSSPE)
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Have shown outstanding leadership in the classroom and in co-curricular activities
- Be considering at a career in physical education, coaching and/or athletic administration after graduating from Brockport
- Be a standout citizen in his/her hometown and/or on campus
EUGENE C. FISH SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
- be a current or transfer student with at least two semesters of study remaining.
- be accepted in Physical Education Teacher Education concentration/major in the Department of
KSSPE.
- Demonstrate academic excellence, a record of volunteerism, and a commitment to teaching, as
judged by the Scholarship Committee of that department.
- Demonstrate financial need as expressed in the application essay.
RUTH GARIS AWARD:
Eligibility:
- Be a KSSPE major with junior status (54 or more credit hours) pursuing teacher certification in physical education.
- Possess an overall GPA of 3.25 or better at Brockport
- Demonstrate excellence in the performance of an outdoor activity including, but not limited to backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing, alpine/cross country skiing, snowboarding, golf and the game of soccer.
EDWARD M. MATEJKOVIC SPORT MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP:
Eligibility and Criteria:
Candidate must:
1. Be a junior or senior in the undergraduate Sport Management program in the
Department of KSSPE.
2. Demonstrate the following academic excellence as judged by the selection
committee ofthe Department of KSSPE: a.) grade point
average of at least 3.0 and b.) a core grade point average of at least 3.25.
3. Have completed the first two core courses of the program.
- Be scheduled to complete the Sport Management Internship within the following two semesters.
- Demonstrate the potential for excellence in the career of Sport Management as judged by the selection committee of the Department of KSSPE.
ANNA McGINNIS AWARD
Eligibility:
- Be matriculated in one of the majors in KSSPE at the undergraduate level.
- Have a minimum of 24 credits and a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
- Be involved in co-curricular activities
- Demonstrate good character and leadership in their major and co-curricular involvement.
EUGENE F. ORBAKER AWARD FOR TEACHER EDUCATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Eligibility and Criteria:
Candidates must:
- be accepted into the Physical Education Teacher Education major in the Department
of KSSPE at the undergraduate level.
- have demonstrated leadership qualities.
- have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 or greater at the time of the award
- demonstrate a commitment to the career of teaching and good potential to be a teacher as
judged by the selection committee.
EVELYN SCHURR AWARD:
Eligibility:
To be eligible, the candidate must:
-be registered in the Physical Education Teacher Certification Program (K-12)
-have completed student teaching
Criteria:
The candidate must have:
-earned an overall Grade Point Average of at least 3.40
-demonstrated exceptional skill and sensitivity in working with children
-given evidence of commitment to education as indicated through joint recommendation of his or
her SBTE and the College Supervisor
CAROL SUSSWEIN AWARD:
Eligibility:
Candidate selected to receive the Carol Susswein Memorial Award must:
- be a sophomore or junior majoring in kinesiology, sport studies or physical education
- have a strong academic average
- be involved in extracurricular professional activities
- show a strong interest in and aptitude for performance
Criteria:
Candidate selected to receive the Carol Susswein Memorial Award must:
- Demonstrate potential to become a leader in the field of kinesiology, sport studies or physical
education
- Demonstrate the ability to work well with fellow students and teachers
- Demonstrate the potential for continuing study in the field of kinesiology, sport studies or
physical education
DONALD M. TOWER AWARD:
To acknowledge a student who has demonstrated scholastic merit and professional promise. Must be a second semester senior (over 84 credits) and rank in the top 50% of their class.
CLARK V. WHITED SCHOLARSHIP:
Eligibility:
The recipient must:
- Be accepted in the Department of KSSPE
- Be a full time student in the Department of KSSPE with at least two semesters of study
remaining at the College
- Submit a completed application including an essay, and letters of recommendation from faculty
(Recommendation Forms available on the PES webpage)
- the essay, not to exceed two typed pages should include biographical information, educational,
professional and volunteer experiences, your goals, interests and statement of financial need
Criteria:
The recipient must demonstrate:
- academic excellence with a GPA of 3.25 or higher
- demonstrated a financial need through the required essay for application
- leadership, character and ethical decision making in extracurricular activities
- volunteerism and service to the College
CLARK V. WHITED/JP MORGAN CHASE SCHOLARSHIP:
Eligibility:
The recipient must:
- Be accepted in the Department of KSSPE
- Have at least two semesters of study remaining to complete the program
- Submit a complete application, essay, and letters of recommendation from faculty in KSSPE.
(Recommendation Forms available on the PES webpage)
- the essay, not to exceed two typed pages should include biographical information, educational,
professional and volunteer experiences, your goals, interests and statement of financial need.
Criteria:
The recipient must demonstrate:
- academic achievement with a G.P.A. of 3.25 or higher
- demonstrated a financial need through the required essay for application.
- leadership, character and ethical decision making in extracurricular activities
- volunteerism and service to the College