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Dan Whitworth Memorial Scholarship

TEXAS AMATEUR ATHLETIC FEDERATION

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

March 31, 2027

358 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dan Whitworth Memorial Scholarship

Funder: Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF)

Geographic Scope: Texas (preference given to applicants attending Texas colleges or universities)

Focus Areas: Educational assistance for students pursuing degrees in sports sciences, kinesiology, conservation, physical education, recreation and tourism management, and other related courses of study that contribute to the parks and recreation field.

Purpose: Support for graduating high school students or college students intending to enter the recreation, parks and leisure service field as a career.

Eligibility Requirements

Graduating High School Students/High School Graduates:

  • Acceptance to an accredited college or university

  • Enrollment for a minimum of 12 hours required

  • High school class ranking of at least the top quarter, OR

  • GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, OR

  • Minimum SAT score of 850 or minimum ACT score of 21

  • Preference given to those attending Texas colleges or universities
  • College or University Students:

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university

  • Pursuing Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree in sports sciences, kinesiology, conservation, physical education, recreation and tourism management, or related courses of study

  • Maintain minimum 12 hours per semester (graduate students must be enrolled full-time)

  • GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or pass on a pass/fail system from previous semester

  • Preference given to those attending Texas colleges or universities
  • Selection Criteria

    Applications reviewed based on:

  • Honors, awards, participation in activities, endeavors, volunteerism and work related to athletics and/or parks and recreation field

  • SAT or ACT scores

  • Grade point average

  • Completeness of submitted documentation

  • Other objective criteria determined by selection committee
  • Contact Information

    Mailing Address:
    Texas Amateur Athletic Federation
    407 N. Water Street
    Burnet, TX 78611

    Email: ginger@taaf.com

    Phone: (512) 863-9400

    Website: taaf.com

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete the Curtis Morgan Memorial Scholarship Packet application form
    2. Gather all required supporting documentation
    3. Submit application and documentation via email to ginger@taaf.com OR mail to:
    - Texas Amateur Athletic Federation
    - 407 N. Water Street
    - Burnet, TX 78611

    Deadline: March 31st of each year

    Announcement: Selected individuals announced at Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Mid-Year meeting in April/May

    Note: Applicants may apply for more than one scholarship category if eligible, but separate applications are required for each category

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationrecreation

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