Texas Amateur Athletic Federation

Promoting, organizing and conducting

Athletic opportunities in the state of

Texas since 1925

TEXAS AMATEUR ATHLETIC FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP

 The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Scholarship is funded by contributions from public and private sectors.  These funds are set up in the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation’s Foundation.  This scholarship is available in three categories.  It is offered to Texas Amateur Athletic Federation athletes, both past and present; parks and recreation employees; and high school and/or college students seeking undergraduate or post graduate degrees in the field of sports sciences, kinesiology, physical education, recreation and tourism management and/or other related courses of study which may contribute to the field of parks and recreation. A description of each category to be awarded is listed below.

 The application and all requested documentation under the scholarship category for which you are applying are due to the T.A.A.F. State Office by April 15th of each year.  Announcement of selected individuals will be made at the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Mid-Year meeting in May each year, for the upcoming fall, spring and summer semesters. To obtain detailed information regarding the program and/or request an application form, please contact:

 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation

P.O. Box 1789

Georgetown, Texas 78627-1789

Phone (512) 863-9400   Fax (512) 869-2393

www.taaf.com

Dan Whitworth Memorial Scholarship (Student Category)

Educational assistance available to graduating high school students or college students pursuing degree programs which will prepare them for a career in the parks and recreation profession.

Eligibility Requirements

Graduating High School Student:

Acceptance to an accredited college or university and maintain a minimum of 12 hours per semester.  Preference will be given to those applicants attending a Texas college or university.

Has a high school class ranking of at least the top quarter or a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or a minimum of 850-SAT, minimum score of 21 on ACT. 
College or University Student:

Currently enrolled at a college or university in an accredited Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree program for sports sciences or another program relating to the field of parks and recreation.  Preference will be given to those applicants attending a Texas college or university.

Maintain a minimum of 12 hours per semester or graduate students must be enrolled full-time.
Must possess a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or pass on a pass/fail system from the previous semester.
Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed for eligibility and considered on the basis of the following criteria:

Honors and awards from, and participation in: activities, endeavors, volunteerism and work, etc. related to athletics and/or the field of parks and recreation
SAT or ACT score
Grade point average
Submittal of all requested documentation
Other objective related criteria determined by the selection committee
Athlete Category

Educational assistance is available to a past or present Texas Amateur Athletic Federation athlete, seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree, at an accredited college or university, and in an accredited degree program. 

Eligibility Requirements

Must have competed in one or more Texas Amateur Athletic Federation state level competitions or state tournaments.

Currently enrolled at a college or university in an accredited degree program.  Preference will be given to those applicants attending a Texas college or university.

Must possess a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a pass on a pass/fail system.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed for eligibility and considered on the basis of the following criteria:

Honors and awards from, and participation in, activities, endeavors, volunteerism and work related to athletics and/or the field of parks and recreation
Submittal of all requested documentation

Other objective related criteria determined by the selection committee
Employee Category

Educational assistance is available for part-time and/or full-time employees currently working in the parks and recreation field, whose current employer does not provide any continuing education or tuition funding.  Assistance is to be used for Bachelors, Masters and/or Doctoral degrees that may qualify them for future job enhancements and opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements

Currently a regular, part-time and/or full-time employee working a minimum of 20 hours per week with at least 12 months of continuous service at time of application.

Must be demonstrating satisfactory work performance.
Must not have received a formal disciplinary action in the preceding 6 months prior to the application submittal.

Currently enrolled at a college or university in an accredited Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree program for sports sciences or another program relating to the field of parks and recreation.  Preference will be given to those applicants attending a Texas college or university.

Must possess a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a pass on a pass/fail system.
Must not be employed by an entity that currently provides tuition reimbursement.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed for eligibility and considered on the basis of the following criteria:

Will the educational goal relate to a field in the parks and recreation profession?

What contributions will the educational course provide to the parks and recreation profession?

Submittal of all requested documentation

Other objective related criteria determined by the selection committee.

CONTACT: TO RECEIVE A T.A.A.F. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

TAAF Scholarship Application

P.O. Box 1789

Georgetown, Texas 78627-1789

Phone (512) 863-9400   Fax (512) 869-2393

or email request to:

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