Bill Kane Undergraduate Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Shape America

Undergraduate School-Based Health Education Scholarship — Quick Guide Description The scholarship is an annual award intended to support undergraduate students preparing for careers in school-based health education. It is administered by SHAPE America and is presented once per year to a qualifying student enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university (including U.S. territories). Recipients receive both the financial award and a complimentary one-year student membership in SHAPE America to support their professional development. - Awarded annually to one undergraduate school-based health education major - Administered through SHAPE America - Includes both a cash award and a one-year student membership Eligibility This scholarship is limited to students officially recognized as undergraduate school-based health education majors at accredited institutions in the United States or U.S. territories. Applicants must be enrolled full-time (minimum 12 credit hours) for both the fall and spring semesters of the academic year in which they apply, and must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing at the time of application. A minimum overall GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale is required at the SHAPE America application deadline, and previous SHAPE America undergraduate award recipients are not eligible to apply. - Must be an undergraduate school-based health education major at an accredited U.S. institution or territory - Full-time enrollment (12+ hours) for both fall and spring of the application year - Sophomore, junior, or senior status required; minimum GPA 3.25 - Prior SHAPE America undergraduate award winners are ineligible Award Value The monetary component of the scholarship is a one-time $1,000 cash award. Recipients have full discretion to use the funds for any purpose they choose, whether educational expenses or personal use. In addition to the cash award, recipients receive a complimentary one-year student membership in SHAPE America to access professional resources and networking opportunities. - $1,000 one-time scholarship payment - Funds may be used at the recipient’s discretion - Includes a one-year complimentary SHAPE America student membership Application Timeline Applications for this scholarship open on August 1 each year and remain available through the October submission deadline. Applicants should confirm the exact October due date each year on the SHAPE America website or the scholarship application page. Plan ahead to gather transcripts, update your resume, and draft the required essay well before the submission window closes. - Application window: opens August 1, closes in October (exact date posted annually) - Check SHAPE America for the specific October due date each year - Start preparing application materials early to meet the deadline Application Procedures Applications are submitted online and must include a current resume, a 400–450 word essay, and a PDF transcript of all college coursework completed (including the fall semester). Resume: list recent extracurricular and service activities (professional organizations, school, community) and any academic honors or awards from the past two years. Essay: describe your interest in health education, your career and professional goals, and what you hope to achieve as a health educator in training and in the future. Transcripts must be current and cover all college study through the fall semester. - Submit via the online application form and attach required documents - Resume: current, includes activities and honors from the past two years - Essay: approximately 400–450 words, focused on interest, goals, and aspirations in health education - Transcript: current PDF of all college coursework, including the fall semester Contact and Next Steps Before applying, review the SHAPE America scholarship page for any updates or additional instructions and confirm the precise October deadline. Keep copies of all submitted documents and monitor any confirmation or follow-up messages after submission. If you have questions about eligibility or the application process, contact the SHAPE America office or the scholarship administrator listed on the application page. - Verify the current deadline and any updates on the SHAPE America scholarship page - Retain copies of all application materials and confirmations - Reach out to SHAPE America with procedural or eligibility questions