Featured byCalifornia State University Fullerton
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,000-$2,500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Ken Ravizza Memorial Scholarship in Performance Enhancement and Sports Psychology was established by family, friends, and colleagues in honor of Dr. Kenneth Ravizza on the occasion of his retirement in 2015.
Dr. Ravizza was a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton and a pioneer in the development of applied sport psychology in the United States.
As one of the most influential practitioners in the world, Ken’s approach to performance enhancement both in sport and in life has impacted countless students as well as numerous athletes and coaches, including collegiate national champions, Olympic gold medalists, and the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs.
Benefits
The scholarship offers a $1,000-$2,500 amount, to help you with your studies
Eligibility
- The purpose of the Ken Ravizza Scholarship in Performance Enhancement and Sport Psychology is to support a promising student admitted to the graduate degree program in Kinesiology with interests in the mental game in sport.
- Specifically, it aims to recognize a deserving graduate student with academic and career interests in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology.
- The Scholarship will also fund an annual event naming the student selected for this honor and featuring a noted speaker in the field.
- This scholarship is open to new and continuing enrolled students focused on applied sport psychology in the department of Kinesiology.
- Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or above and be in good academic standing
- Preference may be given to students who demonstrate financial need through the application process
- This is an annual scholarship and all students (previous recipients are eligible) must apply on a yearly basis.
- Awardee is expected to attend a recognition event and formally accept the award.
- The scholarship will be awarded each year, beginning spring 2021.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Mar 2027
Log into your CSUF portal and click on the “Scholarships” app on the left hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION
Attach unofficial transcripts;
Complete a FAFSA application (or have one on-file) for establishing financial need;
Compose and submit a 500-word essay describing your anticipated professional goals as they relate to applied sport and/or performance psychology, including explanation of the meaning human movement has in your life;
Submit completed application
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