National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Posted: December 22, 2023 in Suppliers
NSCA
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The NSCA Foundation is honored to announce the recipients of its 2023 Scholarships. Over $77,000 and additional expenses will be awarded to these 45 exceptional students to support their pursuits of academic excellence and prospective careers in strength and conditioning.
Alexa Chandler
University of South Carolina
GymAware Student Support Scholarship
Alexandra Khartabil
Texas Tech University
Women’s Scholarship
Allen Redinger
Oklahoma State University
Challenge Scholarship
Amanda Gordon
Northumbria University
Challenge Scholarship
Andrew Skibiski
University of Central Florida
Minority Scholarship
Anna Leigh Runion
The Citadel Graduate College
Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship
Anthony Pinzone
Kent State University
Challenge Scholarship
Ashley Hines
Kennesaw State University
Markus Paul Memorial Scholarship
Assumpta Nandawula
Norwich University
Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship
Caleb Voskuil
Texas Christian University
Challenge Scholarship
Caroline Vincenty
Ball State University
Women’s Scholarship
Christopher “CJ” Cleary Jr.
University of Kansas
Legacy Scholarship
Christopher Proppe
University of Central Florida
Challenge Scholarship
Clara Mitchinson
University of Kentucky
Women’s Scholarship
Damjana Cabarkapa
University of Kansas
Women’s Scholarship & Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship
Frederick Abayare
Concordia University Chicago
Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship
Gianna Mastrofini
University of South Carolina
Women’s Scholarship
Ikeah Cuff
Hastings College
Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship
Jade Esmeralda
George Washington University
Women’s Professional Development Scholarship
Jennifer Addleman
Touro University California
Women’s Scholarship
Jessica Moon
University of Central Florida
Challenge Scholarship
Joel Luedke
Concordia University Chicago
Challenge Scholarship
Jonathan Beausejour
University of Central Florida
Minority Scholarship
Julian Narvaez
Montclair State University
Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship
Kathryn Bell
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Women’s Scholarship
Katie Kennedy
University of South Alabama
Women’s Scholarship
Kealy Wohlgemuth
Texas Tech University
Challenge Scholarship
Kworweinski Lafontant
University of Central Florida
Minority Scholarship & Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship
Kylie Kasprick
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
Women’s Scholarship
Lara Boman
Kent State University
Women’s Scholarship
Luke Partusch
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Jerry Martin Memorial Scholarship
Matthew Yansick
Lebanon Valley College
Challenge Scholarship
McKenzie Hare
Texas Tech University
Women’s Scholarship
Megan Thompson
Oklahoma State University
Women’s Scholarship
Michael Perlet
University of South Alabama
Challenge Scholarship
Minyoung Kwak
University of Kentucky
Minority Scholarship
Nicholas Buoncristiani
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Challenge Scholarship
Ralph “Rocky” Snyder
Setana College / Irish American Unviersity
Challenge Scholarship
Sam Moore
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Women’s Scholarship
Samantha Dardaman
University of North Texas
Minority Scholarship
Timothy Griest
Florida State University
Challenge Scholarship
Trevor Dufner
University of Central Florida
Challenge Scholarship
Tsuyoshi Nagatani
Edith Cowan University
Challenge Scholarship
Xzavier Latchison
Tech Tech University Health Sciences Center
Vitalyon Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to students for tuition, fees, books, and other required supplies. The NSCA Foundation Review Committee selects scholarship recipients based on applicants’ grades, NSCA involvement, awards and honors, and other criteria.
Since its founding in 2007, the NSCA Foundation has granted more than $3 million to advance the strength and conditioning industry through 194 research grants and 694 scholarships.
“Congratulations to our 2023 recipients for this well-deserved honor,” remarks NSCA Foundation President Dr. Don Melrose. “It’s our privilege to back the next trailblazers and pioneers in strength and conditioning.”
“Supporting these dedicated learners in their career paths is a source of pride for the NSCA Foundation,” states Executive Director Carissa Gordon Gump. “We eagerly await their future achievements and deeply thank our donors — you make these opportunities possible!”
