National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Posted: December 21, 2020 in Suppliers
NSCA
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the foundation’s 2020 scholarships. Since the foundation’s inception in 2007, it has awarded 174 grants and 499 scholarships, totaling over $3 million. This year’s recipients add to the prestigious legacy of those who came before them and fulfill the foundation’s mission of supporting the National Strength and Conditioning Association by providing funding for educational and research endeavors that enhance the practical applications of strength and conditioning.
All scholarship awardees must be active NSCA members, must fully complete the appropriate applications, and meet all specific requirements for individual scholarships.
Scholarship recipients were selected by the NSCA Foundation Scholarship Committee after a thorough evaluation process of all applicants. Those earning a 2020 scholarship are:
Challenge Scholarship:
- Luke Arieta, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
- Jacob Beiting, Kent State University;
- David Boffey, University of Central Florida;
- Dimitrije Cabarkapa, University of Kansas;
- Nicolas Clark, University of Central Florida;
- Martin Dietze-Hermosa, The University of Texas at El Paso;
- Taylor Dinyer, University of Kentucky;
- Cody Dulaney, Kent State University;
- Ryan Girts, University of Central Florida;
- Hayden Giuliani, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
- Kylie Harmon (Malyszek), University of Central Florida;
- Brooks Herring, University of South Carolina;
- Dylan Lange, Northern Illinois University;
- Hayley Legg, University of Saskatchewan;
- Anthony Lucas, Pacific University;
- Zach Pinney, California Baptist University;
- Alexexander Tenuta, Creighton University;
- Kyle Wasserberger, Auburn University.
High School Scholarship:
- Braylon Ratcliff, Spring Valley High School
Jerry Martin Scholarship:
- Chad Herring, University of Central Florida
Minority Scholarship:
- Baykal Altiner, Texas A&M University;
- Eliott Arroyo, Kent State University;
- Sungwon Chae, East Tennessee State University;
- Isaiah Covington, Australian Catholic University;
- Andrew Gonzalez, Texas A&M University;
- Ai Ishida, East Tennessee State University.
Natasha Porter Memorial Scholarship:
- Sara Sherman, University of Illinois Chicago
Vitalyon Foundation Scholarship:
- Kevin Giordano, Auburn University
Women’s Professional Development Scholarship:
- Sarah Tolley, Texas A&M University
Women’s Scholarship:
- Kenzie Friesen, Auburn University;
- Erica Goldstein, University of Central Florida;
- Emily Rogers, University of Iowa;
- Stephanie Sontag, Oklahoma State University;
“On behalf of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors and Scholarship Committee, I would like to say thank you to the 190 applicants that applied for our annual scholarships,” said Dr. Nicole Dabbs, NSCA Foundation Board Chair. “We received applications from many dedicated high school and college students. The quality of the submissions was outstanding and inspiring. Congratulations to the 2020 NSCA Foundation Scholarship recipients!”
“The NSCA Foundation is thrilled to support this year’s scholarship recipients. These individuals are dedicated and passionate students who truly inspire to make a contribution and difference in the strength and conditioning profession,” said Carissa Gump, NSCA Foundation Executive Director.
