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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO<\/strong> – The NSCA Foundation announces the recipients of its 2024 Scholarships. This year, NSCA received an overwhelming 380 applications from its Member community, reflecting a growing interest and commitment to careers in strength and conditioning. Over $60,000 and additional expenses will be awarded to 36 exceptional students to support their pursuits of academic excellence and career advancement.<\/p>\n Student | Academic Institution | Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n Alexandra Khartabil | Texas Tech University | Minority Scholarship<\/p>\n Amber Schmitz | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Women\u2019s Scholarship<\/p>\n Annelise Robinson | Germantown High School | High School Scholarship<\/p>\n Annette Zapp | Oklahoma State University | Women\u2019s Scholarship & Women\u2019s Professional Development Scholarship<\/p>\n Clara Mitchinson | University of Kentucky | Women\u2019s Scholarship<\/p>\n Damian Stanziano | Hammer Strength | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship<\/p>\n Danielle Sterner | University of Central Florida | Women\u2019s Scholarship<\/p>\n David Archer | Western University of Health Sciences | Minority Scholarship<\/p>\n David Rios III | Hammer Strength | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship<\/p>\n Dolores Ortega | University of Nebraska \u2013 Lincoln | Women\u2019s Scholarship<\/p>\n Gianna Mastrofini | University of South Carolina | Women\u2019s Scholarship<\/p>\n Hannah Florea | Hammer Strength | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship<\/p>\n Isaiah Longs Junior | Hammer Strength | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship<\/p>\n Jennifer Rivera | Kent State University | Women\u2019s Scholarship<\/p>\n Jessica Moon | University of Central Florida | Student Advancement Scholarship<\/p>\n Jonathan Beausejour | University of Central Florida | Minority Scholarship<\/p>\n Jos\u00e9 Mart\u00ednez-Rodr\u00edguez | Auckland University of Technology | Minority Scholarship<\/p>\n Karissa Mesquita | Hammer Strength | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship<\/p>\n Kealey Wohlgemuth | Texas Tech University | Student Advancement Scholarship<\/p>\n Kworweinski Lafontant | University of Central Florida | Minority Scholarship & Hammer Strength Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship<\/p>\n Lyric Richardson | Oklahoma State University | Natasha Porter First Generation College Student Scholarship<\/p>\n Mary Adarkwa | Hammer Strength | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship<\/p>\n Megan Thompson | Oklahoma State University | Legacy Scholarship<\/p>\n Meralda Jeong | Hammer Strength | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Student & Professional Development Scholarship<\/p>\n Michael Perlet | University of North Texas | Student Advancement Scholarship<\/p>\n Michael Silvestri | St. Mary\u2019s University, Twickenham | Student Advancement Scholarship<\/p>\n Minyoung Kwak | University of Kentucky | Minority Scholarship<\/p>\n Modesto Lebron | University of Central Florida | GymAware Student Support Scholarship<\/p>\n Nicholas Buoncristiani | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Student Advancement Scholarship<\/p>\n Paige Agnew | Old Dominion University | Minority Scholarship<\/p>\n Pierre Baldwin | Central College | Markus Paul Memorial Scholarship<\/p>\n Ryan Gant | Kent State University | Student Advancement Scholarship<\/p>\n Sam Moore | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Women\u2019s Scholarship<\/p>\n Spencer Jaschkowski | University of Waterloo | Jerry Martin Memorial Scholarship<\/p>\n Timothy Griest | Florida State University | Student Advancement Scholarship<\/p>\n Tsuyoshi Nagatani | Edith Cowan University | Minority Scholarship<\/p>\n Scholarships are awarded to students for tuition, fees, books, and other required supplies. The NSCA Foundation Review Committee selects scholarship recipients based on applicants\u2019 grades, NSCA involvement, awards and honors, and other criteria.<\/p>\n Since its founding in 2007, the NSCA Foundation has granted more than $3.4 million to advance the strength and conditioning industry through 225 research grants and 732 scholarships.<\/p>\n Kealey Wohlgemuth, MS, CSCS, a part-time graduate instructor and doctoral research assistant at Texas Tech, reflects on the impact of being an NSCA Foundation multi-scholarship recipient:<\/p>\n \u201cI would like to thank the NSCA Foundation for their support of graduate students and I am honored to be recipient of the Women’s Scholarship. With this award, it was possible for me to travel to conferences to present data as well as learn from other professionals in the field.\u201d<\/p>\n “We are thrilled to see such a strong response from our members. The dedication and passion demonstrated by these individuals are truly inspiring. Our scholarship recipients represent the future of our profession, and we are honored to support their educational and professional journeys,” states Scott Caulfield, NSCA Foundation President.<\/p>\n “The selection process was incredibly competitive, with many outstanding candidates. We are excited to support these deserving recipients as they pursue their goals. Their achievements and aspirations align perfectly with the mission of the NSCA Foundation to enhance the strength and conditioning profession through education and research,” adds Carissa Gordon Gum, NSCA Foundation Executive Director.<\/p>\n “We would like to thank our sponsors, GymAware and Hammer Strength, and NSCA Foundation donors for their support in making these scholarships possible.”<\/p>\n