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Make scholarship applications a priority
You’ve completed your application to SFA, scheduled an appointment with an advisor, found a place to live and even mocked up a class schedule. Your next decision – how are you going to pay for it all?
SFA students have access to hundreds of opportunities to get scholarship funding to help with college expenses. You just need to explore and apply!
Kinesiology and public health scholarships
Lumberjacks pursuing a major in kinesiology or public health are also eligible for several specific scholarships.
Harling-Jagoe Scholarship
The Harling-Jagoe Scholarship is intended for a student majoring in history or kinesiology with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Students must show financial need.
John and Beverly Linney Scholarship
The John and Beverly Linney Scholarship is for a student with junior standing (at least 66 hours) who is not a member of an athletic team. The student must plan to enter the coaching profession and have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Dr. Lucille Norton Scholarship
The Dr. Lucille Norton Scholarship is for a student with senior standing (at least 99 hours) who has completed a minimum of 20 hours of physical education courses. The award is intended for the student with the highest cumulative grade point average.
Dr. Jane Robertson Scholarship
The Dr. Jane Robertson Scholarship is for a student majoring in kinesiology, all-level physical education, with a special education endorsement. The student must have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
Dr. June Irwin Outstanding Female Kinesiology Graduate Award
This scholarship is awarded to the top female kinesiology graduate each year.
Roy Hanna Outstanding Men's Kinesiology Graduate Award
This scholarship is awarded to the top male kinesiology graduate each year.
Neil Post Memorial Graduate Athletic Trainer Scholarship
The Neil Post Memorial Graduate Athletic Trainer Scholarship is intended for a student in a graduate-level athletic training program maintaining a 3.3 cumulative grade point average.
Nina Partin Athletic Trainer Scholarship
The Nina Partin Athletic Trainer Scholarship is intended for a kinesiology student who plans to enter the field of athletic training.
Dr. Alvera Griffin Health Education Scholarship
The Dr. Alvera Griffin Health Education Scholarship is intended for a junior or senior majoring or minoring in public health.
Dorothy Allen Health Education Scholarship
The Dorothy Allen Health Education Scholarship is intended for a public health major or a student selecting public health as a secondary teaching field.
Getting Started: Financial Aid
Whether you’re applying for a scholarship or interested in a grant, loan or work-study program, you’ll need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and make sure you meet certain academic and financial requirements. Don’t worry, financial aid isn’t as complicated as it sounds, and we’re here to help you before, during and after the application process.