Janet Thurgood Scholarship
Required criteria:
- Applicants must be an undergraduate student in a Department of Health and Kinesiology program, emphasis in Health and Physical Education Teaching.
- Applicant must demonstrate financial need through information submitted with the scholarship application and/or information provided through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Primary considerations for this award are:
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching physical education.
- Demonstrate a zest for life and skill for sport.
- Demonstrate academic excellence.
- Indicate need for financial assistance.
Additional required documents:
- A personal statement (max 600 words) that addresses the following:
- Your passion for and interest in the field of public health, health education, and/or kinesiology.
- 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 $1,500.00
- Anticipated Total
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Anticipated total amount over the full term of this award.
$600.00
- Deadline
- 02/15/2026
- Supplemental Questions
- Please provide a personal statement (max 600 words) that addresses the following:
- Your passion for and interest in the field of public health, health education, and/or kinesiology.
- The scholarship criteria and/or considerations.
- 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.