Dan Whitworth Memorial Scholarship

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