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

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Teachers
  • Teacher development
  • Education

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