GENERAL GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for student research grants must have graduate
student status during the term of the grant to be considered for funding. At
the time of application, student applicants must be a good-standing member of
the NSCA before submitting their grant application and all faculty
co-investigators or applicants must have maintained concurrent NSCA membership
for a period of at least one year prior to the March 15th grant application
deadline, as verified by the NSCA Membership Department. All grants are open to
all members of the NSCA. Applicants are not eligible to win more than one
scholarship or grant in any given year. Applications to one or multiple
programs can be made, however, on an annual basis. An individual is only
eligible to win each award twice. NSCA employees and their families are
ineligible to receive financial awards.
Letters of Recommendation should be e-mailed
to:
foundation@nsca.com
Or mailed to:
NSCA Grants and Scholarships
Attn: Membership
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
GNC® Nutritional Research Grant
GNC®sponsors this nutrition-based research grant in the amount of $2,500 (indirect, overhead, travel or salary costs are NOT SUPPORTED). The purpose of the project must fall within the mission of the NSCA. One grant will be awarded.
Graduate Research Grant - Master's or Doctoral
This grant program funds graduate research in strength and conditioning that is consistent with the mission of the NSCA. Graduate Research Grants are awarded at the Master's and Doctoral level and require that a graduate faculty member serve as co-investigator. Please indicate clearly which graduate research grant is being applied for (Master's or Doctoral).
Master's Student Research Grant proposals are not to exceed $5,000 (indirect, overhead, travel or salary costs are NOT SUPPORTED). Eligible candidates must be actively pursuing their Master's degree at the time of application.
Doctoral Student Research Grant proposals are not to exceed $10,000 (indirect, overhead, travel or salary costs are NOT SUPPORTED). Eligible candidates must be actively pursuing their Doctoral degree at the time of application, which may include ABD status.
Young Investigator Grant
This grant program funds individuals employed by non-profit research organizations (higher education institution, research institute, hospital, or other recognized independent research organization) who are within seven (7) years from conferral of their Doctorate degree (PhD or MD degree or equivalent). The maximum award is $15,000 (indirect, overhead, travel or salary costs NOT SUPPORTED) and the purpose of the research project must be consistent with the mission of the NSCA. Applicants must have been a NSCA Member at least one year prior to the application deadline.
Senior Investigator Grant
This grant program funds individuals employed full-time by non-profit research organizations (higher education institution, research institute, hospital, or other recognized independent research organization) who are more than (7) years from conferral of their Doctorate degree (PhD or MD degree or equivalent). The purpose and specific aims of the research project must be consistent with the Mission of the NSCA. General eligibility requirements state that all applicants to this program must have maintained concurrent NSCA membership for a period of no less than five years prior to submitting the grant application. Awards in the amount of $25,000 will be made as part of this program.
International Collaboration Grant
The NSCA International Collaboration Grant has been established to solicit creative proposals to facilitate collaboration between an American-based colleague and an international colleague. Current NSCA membership is not a requirement for the international colleague; however, the American-based colleague must be an NSCA member in good standing for at least five consecutive years prior to the application deadline. Applicants can apply to visit one or multiple international colleagues or propose to host one or multiple international colleagues in support of the proposed project. A total of $50,000 will be made available from this program each year with no predetermined limit on the number of awards to be made annually. This award is the only NSCA grant which will provide for travel expenses directly related to the activity including transportation costs (airfare, train, automobile, etc.), lodging, per diem, local travel and other expenses directly related to the proposed activity, in addition to the necessary expenses to complete the proposed research project. Travel expenses are to be limited to 50% of total budgeted costs but cannot exceed $12,500. No salary or indirect costs will be supported by this grant. All individuals, regardless of rank or affiliation, are eligible to apply. Renewable term or individuals in post-doctoral positions are not eligible.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
All scholarship applicants must be NSCA Members at the
application deadline (on or before March 15) and must be pursuing careers
in strength and conditioning. Applicants are not eligible to win more than one
scholarship or grant in any given year; however, applications can be made
to more than one program in any given year. Applicants are only eligible to win
each award twice and any further applications will not be accepted for
that program from the applicant. NSCA employees and their families are
ineligible to receive financial awards.
Items judged by the NSCA Review Committee in each
application include:
- Grades/GPA
- Courses Completed
- Overall Academic Achievement
- Strength and Conditioning Experience
- NSCA Involvement
- Honors and Awards
- Community Involvement
- Essay that is based on clarity, expression,
goals, lucidity, grammar, and articulateness
Letters of Recommendation should be e-mailed to: foundation@nsca.com
Or mailed to:
NSCA Grants and Scholarships
Attn: Membership
1885 Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Challenge Scholarship
The Challenge Scholarship is given to NSCA Members seeking either an undergraduate or graduate degree in a strength and conditioning-related field. Awards in the amount of $1,500 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student.
High School Scholarship
This program provides funding to high school seniors preparing to enter college. Students must demonstrate their acceptance into an accredited institution, their intention to graduate with a degree in the strength and conditioning field, their goals beyond college and their track record of community service. $1,500 awards are available.
Specific Requirements:
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 system
- Must be a current senior in high school
- Will be attending college in the Fall following high school graduation
- Will major in a strength and conditioning-related field
Minority Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to encourage minorities, ages 17 and older, to enter into the field of strength and conditioning. Minority is defined as "ethnic minority," as determined by the Bureau of Census. The applicant must be one of four ethnic qualifications: Black, Hispanic, Asian American, or Native American. Applicant must demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited institution working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in the strength and conditioning field. Awards of $1,500 will be available.
Women’s Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to encourage women, ages 17 and older, to enter into the field of strength and conditioning. Applicants must demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited institution and are working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in the strength and conditioning field. Awards of $1,500 will be available.
Grant applications are accepted year round. See the application for the specific requirements of each grant. The application deadline is March 15th of each year. Applications received after March 15th will be processed the following year. The Review Committee will review each application and select the top applicants to receive funding. Funding for selected applicants will be dispersed in September.
Apply
Scholarship applications are accepted year round. See the application for the specific requirements of each scholarship. The application deadline is March 15th of each year. Applications received after March 15th will be processed the following year. The Review Committee will review each application and select the top applicants to receive funding. Funding for selected applicants will be dispersed in September.
Apply
Grant applications are accepted year round. See the application for the specific requirements of each grant. The application deadline is March 15th of each year. Applications received after March 15th will be processed the following year. The Review Committee will review each application and select the top applicants to receive funding. Funding for selected applicants will be dispersed in September.
Apply
Scholarship applications are accepted year round. See the application for the specific requirements of each scholarship. The application deadline is March 15th of each year. Applications received after March 15th will be processed the following year. The Review Committee will review each application and select the top applicants to receive funding. Funding for selected applicants will be dispersed in September.
Apply