SCHOLARSHIPS

Charlie Post Memorial  Scholarship

Any student who enters the Athletic Training or Exercise Science concentration has the opportunity to apply for the Charlie Post Memorial Scholarship of $1,500.00.  Dr. Post was head of our student health services, a tri-athlete, and a staunch supporter of the field of sports medicine.  Each year the Charleston Running Club sponsors a run in his honor to fund this prestigious scholarship.  The Department of Physical Education and Health and the Department of Biology are the only two disciplines from which a student may apply for this scholarship.  This scholarship rewards academic excellence and the promotion of sports medicine.  Applications are taken in the SPRING for the following year and are available in the Financial Assistance Office from mid-February through late March.
 

Department of Physical Education and Health Scholarship

Undergraduate students may apply for the Department of Physical Education and Health Scholarship if they are declared Physical Education majors and meet the following minimum qualifications: 1) Completion at least 9 hours of their major core requirements, 2) An overall GPA of 3.00 or above, 3) Membership in one of the student majorís clubs, 4) Show their involvement in professional activities over the past 12 months, 5) Write a one page (150-200 word) essay, and 6) Enrollment as a full time student during their award period.  The scholarship is not based upon financial need. The amount awarded per year can range up to $350.00.  Applications are available from the secretary within the Department of Physical Education and Health and are due by April 1st for Fall awards, and by October 15th for Spring awards.  The scholarship is in effect for the following school year.
 
 

AWARD RECOGNITION CRITERIA FOR GRADUATING SENIORS

Award Recognition Criteria For Graduating Seniors
 

Departmental Honors

1. The student must have completed at least 30 hours of their major course work at the College of Charleston and hold senior status.

2. The student must have an overall GPA of 3.50 or above.

3. The student should be active in the affairs and activities of at least one of the student majorís clubs.

4. The student should be a member of the State Student Association (SCSA) of the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD), or be a student member of another professionally related organization.

5. The student should serve as a role model in terms of a healthy lifestyle.
 

 Outstanding Student Award

1. The student must have completed at least 30 hours of their major course work at the College of Charleston and hold senior status.

2. The student must have an overall GPA of 3.00 or above.

3. The student should be active in the affairs and activities of at least one of the student majorís clubs

4. The student should be a member of the State Student Association (SCSA)of the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD), or be a student member of another professionally related organization.

5. The student should serve as a role model in terms of a healthy lifestyle.
 

 Special Award

Any declared Physical Education major who displays exceptional character, behavior and/or performance may be honored by the faculty within the Department of Physical Education and Health by receiving a Special Award. The criteria for this award is open, as it symbolizes a truly remarkable achievement by a student.