Izetta N. Bennion Memorial Scholarship

Required criteria:

  • Applicants must be an undergraduate senior student (4th year) in a Department of Health and Kinesiology program.
  • Applicants must demonstrate intentions of teaching at the secondary school level.
  • Must not also be receiving an Athletic Scholarship.

Primary considerations for this award are:

  • Preference towards students who will be starting a student teaching program in the year in which they will receive the award.
  • Demonstrate academic excellence.
  • Demonstrate commitment to teaching physical education.

Additional required documents:

  • One reference letter from a former physical education teacher or faculty member in the physical education program.
  • 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

Optional documents:

  • One reference letter from a former teacher and current faculty member in the College of Education.

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

Award
Estimated $750.00
Anticipated Total

Anticipated total amount over the full term of this award.

$500.00

Deadline
02/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. One letter of recommendation from a physical education faculty member in the department of Health and Kinesiology is required for this scholarship. Please attach one here. Accepted file types are .pdf, .docx, and .doc.
  2. Please provide a personal statement (max 600 words) that addresses the following:
  3. Your passion for and interest in the field of public health, health education, and/or kinesiology.
  4. The scholarship criteria and/or considerations.
  5. 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.
  6. Optional: Attach one letter of recommendation or reference letter from a former teacher and current faculty member in the College of Education. Accepted file types are .doc, .docx, or .pdf.