Robert O. Ruhling Scholarship

Required criteria:

  • Applicants must be a graduate student in a Department of Health and Kinesiology program.

Primary considerations for this award are:

  • Demonstrated academic excellence, financial need, a desire to be of service to society and the profession, and a commitment to a career in the field of exercise and sprots sciences.

Additional required documents:

  • A personal statement (max 600 words) that addresses the following:
  1. Your passion for and interest in the field of public health, health education, and/or kinesiology.
  2. The scholarship criteria and/or considerations.
  • A current resume/CV

Please fully complete your University of Utah General Scholarship Application and upload the required documents to be considered for this award.

Award
Estimated $1,500
Deadline
02/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please provide a personal statement (max 600 words) that addresses the following:
  2. Your passion for and interest in the field of public health, health education, and/or kinesiology.
  3. The scholarship criteria and/or considerations.
  4. Attach your resume or curriculum vitae. Be sure it includes: Your educational background, professional affiliations, awards received, research experience (presentations, publications, grants, fellowships), teaching experience, service to the University and/or the profession, and other key achievements.