Scholarship

William A. Smith Scholarship in Recreation Administration

Eastern Illinois University Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Due today!
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The William A. Smith Scholarship in Recreation Administration is offered by Eastern Illinois University to support full-time students pursuing degrees in Recreation Administration or Sport and Recreation Management. The scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement, service and professional involvement, scholarship, and leadership qualities. Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in their major and have completed at least 12 credit hours in the major. The selection process includes an essay requirement where applicants demonstrate their service, professional involvement, academic achievements, and leadership experience. Financial need may also be considered at the discretion of the Selection Committee. This renewable scholarship is announced and paid in the Spring semester, and recipients may receive the award again in subsequent years if they continue to meet the eligibility criteria.

Renewable

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv cover_letter references

Review process

Selection Committee reviews applications based on essay, service and professional involvement, academic achievement, scholarship, leadership, and potentially financial need.

Restrictions

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