Eligibility/Qualifications
If you are a NATA student member (undergraduate or graduate) pursuing a degree in athletic training or affiliated degree, you may be eligible to apply for a scholarship(s) ranging from $500 - $2,300. Students are encouraged to apply for multiple scholarships as they may qualify; however, candidates may only be awarded one SEATA designated (*) scholarship per academic year. SEATA scholarship candidates must meet the following general eligibility requirements (unless otherwise stipulated):
• Be a current NATA member who resides within SEATA / District 9 of the NATA.
• Have at least a "B" average in their overall curriculum.
• Have unmet financial need.
• Be sponsored by a SEATA member in good standing with both the NATA and BOC.
• Have a character reference by a SEATA member in good standing with both the NATA and BOC.
• Applicants, AT Sponsor and AT Character Reference MUST each have a NPI number.
• Scholarship awards will apply to the current academic year (Spring term).
SEATA Family Scholarships
(3 total)
Eligibility Requirements
1. Be a student enrolled full-time in any degree program (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral) at an accredited college/university.
2. Have a parent/guardian who is, and has been, a member of SEATA in good standing with the BOC for at least five years preceding the date of application.
*Jim Gallaspy Leadership Award
Eligibility Requirements
1. General eligibility requirements.
2. Be enrolled in a CAATE-accredited Professional Program.
Bobby Gunn Student Leadership Award
Application Coming Soon
(Separate APPLICATION)
Eligibility Requirements
1. General eligibility requirements.
2. Be enrolled in a CAATE-accredited Professional Program.
Note: the SEATA District Director determines the recipient of this award.
*SEATA Memorial Scholarship
*Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Scholarships
Eligibility Requirements
1. General eligibility requirements.
Be enrolled in a CAATE-accredited Professional Program.
*Arnold T. Bell Memorial EDAC Graduate Scholarship
Separate APPLICATION
Eligibility Requirements
1. General eligibility requirements.
2. Be an ethnic minority student enrolled in a professional or post-professional graduate athletic training degree program.
3. NATA student members who do not reside in District 9 and are enrolled in an academic program within SEATA, are encouraged to also apply.
Note: the SEATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee determines the recipient of this award.
SEATA Memorial Post-Professional Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements
1. Current NATA members in good standing with the BOC and their respective state credentialling authority.
2. Be enrolled in a post-Professional athletic training degree program.
NATA Foundation Scholarships Program
The NATA Foundation manages the following endowed academic scholarships/grants. The NATA Foundation determines the qualifications, deadlines and application processes for these awards, designated for District 9/SEATA members.
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The Bobby Barton Scholarship Endowment, sponsored by District 9, provides an annual scholarship of $2,300 to a qualified athletic training student.
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The Patty and Chuck Kimmel Scholarship Endowment was established in 2013 by District 9 to honor former NATA President Chuck Kimmel and his wife, Patty for their unwavering dedication to the athletic training profession. It provides an annual scholarship of $2,300 to a qualified athletic training student from District 9.
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The PFATS Dean Kleinschmidt Scholarship Endowment was established in 2008 by PFATS and provides an annual scholarship of $2,300 to qualified athletic training students.
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The PFATS Jerry Rhea Scholarship Endowment was established in 2008 by PFATS and provides an annual scholarship of $2,300 to qualified athletic training students.
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The MaryBeth and Bob Horodyski Research Endowment provides an annual Research Grant of $1,000 to a qualified member of NATA District 9.