Barbara A. Cooley Master’s Scholarship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- The award is open to a master's level student who is currently enrolled in a school-based health education program at an accredited college/university in the United States or a U.S. territory.
Other requirements
- _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.shapeamerica.org/scholarships/cooleyscholarship.aspx?hkey=69d9b78a-29f0-4714-9183-4b0692fbd2ed)._
- To be eligible, the applicant must have a minimum current overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the SHAPE America application deadline
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Prior SHAPE America scholarship recipients are not eligible
Overview
Society of Health and Physical Educators
SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States. The organization’s extensive community includes a diverse membership of health and physical educators, as well as advocates, supporters, and 50+ state affiliate organizations.
Since its founding in 1885, the organization has defined excellence in school-based health education and physical education. For decades, SHAPE America’s National Physical Education Standards have served as the foundation for well-designed physical education programs across the country, just as the SHAPE America National Health Education Standards serve as the foundation for effective skills-based health education. Together, these national standards provide a comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction and make a positive difference in the health and well-being of every preK-12 student.
Barbara A. Cooley Master’s Scholarship
The award is a $1,000 scholarship awarded annually to a master's level student. Recipients may spend the award in any manner they desire. Recipients will also receive a one-year complimentary student membership in SHAPE America.
Eligibility
_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._
- The award is open to a master's level student who is currently enrolled in a school-based health education program at an accredited college/university in the United States or a U.S. territory.
- To be eligible, the applicant must have a minimum current overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the SHAPE America application deadline.
Ineligibility
- Prior SHAPE America scholarship recipients are not eligible.
What Society of Health and Physical Educators actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 7
- Total given
- $70K
- Median grant
- $10K
- By dollars: Florida 29%, Washington 29%, Ohio 14%. Top recipient cities: Cleveland, OH; Miami, FL; Brooklyn, NY.
Example grants
Cleveland Metropolitan School District · Cleveland, OH
$10K
Frederick Douglass Elementary PTA · Miami, FL
$10K
Friends of Bold Explorers PS 456 · Brooklyn, NY
$10K
Parent Ambassador Group · Spokane, WA
$10K
San Jose PTA · Jacksonsville, FL
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Teacher development
- Education
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