We’re all about supporting and rewarding a student body that helps improve the human body. There are more than 100 department-level and college-level scholarship funds available to you. To apply, simply fill out the College of Human Sciences undergraduate or graduate scholarship application form. We’ll use it to gather information and consider you for the appropriate scholarship.
Below is a list of department-level scholarships included in our scholarship pool.
College of Human Sciences scholarship applications open September 1. The deadline for applications is January 10.
Department of Kinesiology Scholarships
Our Kinesiology (KIN) Department offers scholarships and awards listed below.
Application
Use the College of Human Sciences application to apply for these scholarships.
Incoming Freshman Scholarship
Purpose: Recognize early professional potential and academic promise in an incoming first-year student.
- Minimum high school rank of 90% and ACT composite score of 26 or an SAT score of 1180.
- Must enter Iowa State during the fall semester to pursue a major in Kinesiology and Health or Pre-Athletic Training. The scholarship is paid half for fall semester and the other half in spring semester. If students change majors before spring semester, they forfeit the second half of the scholarship.
- Must demonstrate high school activities and/or work experience that indicates leadership potential and early professional interest in careers related to physical activity, sport, fitness and/or health.
Procedure: Complete the OneApp application – both the general and College of Human Sciences sections.
Incoming Transfer Student Scholarship
Purpose: To recognize excellence in scholarship and early professional commitment during undergraduate work at a community college within the state of Iowa.
- You must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 and a minimum of 45 credits completed from an Iowa community college.
- You must enter Iowa State in the fall semester to major in Kinesiology and Health or Pre-Athletic Training. The scholarship is paid half for fall semester and the other half in the spring semester. If students change majors before spring semester, they forfeit the second half of the scholarship.
- You must demonstrate active involvement in early professional experiences that will enhance and/or lead to careers in physical activity, sport, fitness or health (ie. jobs or volunteer experiences, clubs, organizations, etc.).
Procedure: Complete the OneApp application – both the general and College of Human Sciences sections.
Current Student Scholarships
Barbara E. Forker Scholarship
Purpose: To recognize an undergraduate student in Kinesiology and Health or Athletic Training who exhibits academic excellence — preference given to a student who is interested in working with physically challenged individuals
- At the time of application you must be a full-time undergraduate KIN major with at least sophomore classification and a minimum of 3 semesters remaining until graduation.
- You must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average.
- You must demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA form for current academic year.
- Preference will be given to a student who has shown a commitment to projects and/or activities that involve physically challenged individuals.
- The award is to be given to one or more students per year and is renewable if a student continues to meet the criteria.
Procedure: Complete the OneApp application – both the general and College of Human Sciences sections.
Beran International Service Scholarship
Purpose: To support physical education students pursuing international experiences
- Must be enrolled in the College of Human Sciences majoring in Kinesiology and Health.
- Must be a physical education major planning to study abroad.
Procedure: Apply for College of Human Sciences international scholarships online.
Brian and Tayna Anderson Scholarship in Kinesiology
Purpose: To support undergraduate students majoring in Kinesiology. The Anderson’s would like to make an impact on student success at a place that has been so impactful on their lives.
- At the time of application you must be a full-time undergraduate Kinesiology major with at least junior classification.
- You must demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA form for current academic year.
- You must have a 2.75 or higher cumulative grade point average.
Procedure: Complete the One App application
1971 Softball Team Memorial Scholarship in Athletic Training
Purpose: Established by Christine Ann Green who graduated from ISU in 1974 with a BS in physical education for women. What Chris wanted to study, though, was athletic training. This was not a course of study available to women in the early 1970’s, but that didn’t stop Chris from learning everything she could from the trainers she worked with as a student manager. She hopes to inspire women pursuing the same career today and help students to achieve their educational goals, recognizing that without similar help, she wouldn’t have achieved her goals. Chris was a part of many teams at ISU as manager, however, being a part of Iowa State’s very first softball team in 1971 was special. The strong and meaningful relationships that she created through softball and many other teams contributed to her desire and experience to be an athletic trainer.
- Must be majoring in pre-athletic training through the Department of Kinesiology.
Procedure: Complete the OneApp application.
Robert Watkins and Mary Swartz Athletic Trainer Achievement Award
Purpose: Established by Bill Watkins, an Iowa State University athletic training alum, in honor of his parents. This award recognizes students in the athletic training program who have exhibited leadership skills, shown a strong work ethic, and contributed service to their future profession.
- Senior class standing
- Must have completed two semesters in the athletic training program.
Procedure: Complete the OneApp application
Tom Johnson Memorial Athletic Training Student Scholarship
Purpose: Established in memory of Iowa State University alum, Tom Johnson. This award recognizes students in the athletic training program who exemplify the qualities that Tom displayed each day and throughout his career in athletic training.
- Must be majoring in athletic training through the Department of Kinesiology
- Must be of sophomore or higher class standing.
- Actively participating in at least one non-athletic activity
Procedure: Complete the OneApp application
William Piehl and Alfred Klein Athletic Training Scholarship (sponsored by Scott Piehl)
Purpose: Established to honor the grandparents of Iowa State Athletic Training alum Scott Piehl. This award recognizes an Iowa State athletic training student(s) who show great dedication to athletic training and a passion for helping people
- Must be enrolled in the Department of Kinesiology majoring in Athletic Training.
- Undergraduate class standing.
- Preferably a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
Procedure: Complete the OneApp application
Fisk Family Kinesiology Internship Scholarship
Purpose: Debra D. Fisk and Jed A. Fisk established this scholarship to support students in the Department of Kinesiology in the College of Human Sciences.
- Recipients shall be participating in an unpaid internship
- Preference shall be for Iowa residents
- Preference shall be for students who are majoring in Kinesiology and Health with a career option of exercise science
Procedure: See the College of Human Sciences Internship website for additional information.
Houlihan Family Internship Scholarship in Kinesiology
Purpose: Earlene Houlihan, a 1961 Physical Education for Women graduate, understands the importance of internships and wishes to support students during these valuable experiences.
- Recipients shall be enrolled in the College of Humans Sciences majoring in Kinesiology
- Recipients shall be completing an unpaid internship
Procedure: See the College of Human Sciences Internship website for additional information.
Linda Evans Scholarship in Kinesiology
Purpose: Linda Renee Evans graduated from Iowa State University in 1988 with a BS in Leisure Studies. She and her spouse, Jeanne Courneene, established this scholarship to help students studying Kinesiology at Iowa State.
- Recipients shall be a current undergraduate student enrolled in the Department of Kinesiology.
- Recipients shall have verified financial need, as documented by the University Office of Student Financial Aid.
- Recipients shall have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Procedure: Complete the OneApp application – both the general and College of Human Sciences sections.
