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Program

Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics
Organization

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

The Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics programs were developed by the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics and the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee.

The goal of the enhancement programs is to increase the pool of and opportunities for qualified minority and female candidates in intercollegiate athletics through postgraduate scholarships.

The NCAA awards $7,500 to 13 ethnic minorities and 13 female college graduates who will be entering their initial year of postgraduate studies. The applicant must be seeking admission or have been accepted into a sports administration or program that will help the applicant obtain a career in intercollegiate athletics, such as athletics administrator, coach, athletic trainer or a career that provides a direct service to intercollegiate athletics. 
Application Deadline

February 15, 2024
Application Website

www.ncaa.org/ethnic-minority-and-womens-enhancement-postgraduate-scholarship-careers-athletics

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 $7,500
Renewable?

No

Requirements

Description
  • Are at least in their final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or will not be using any remaining athletics eligibility.
  • Have an overall undergraduate minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.200 (based on a 4.000 scale) or its equivalent, including all undergraduate hours earned at all undergraduate institutions attended. The grade-point average may not include any graduate-level hours.
  • Are seeking admission or have been accepted into a sports administration or other graduate program that will assist the applicant in obtaining a career in intercollegiate athletics (athletics administrator, coach, athletic trainer or other career that provides a direct service to intercollegiate athletics).
  • Have not begun any initial postgraduate studies or graduate level hours.
  • Are U.S. citizens.
  • Must enroll in an NCAA member institution on a full-time basis.
  • Are outstanding citizens and excellent role models for the institution and intercollegiate athletics as a whole.
  • Applicants must have performed with distinction as a student body member at their respective undergraduate institution. The applicant's involvement in extracurricular activities, course work, commitment to pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics and promise for success in such a career will be considered.
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Degree Programs
  • Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S./M.B.A.)
  • Doctorate Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.D.S.)
Minimum GPA
 3.2
Year in School
  • College Senior
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
Ethnicities
  • African American
  • Asian/Pacific Islander
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Native American/Alaskan
Keywords
 Ethnic Minority Women Postgraduate Athletics NCAA
Contact

lthomas@ncaa.org.
Last Modified Date
 November 30, 2015