Therapeutic Recreation Majors-Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
The following scholarships are available for students majoring in Therapeutic Recreation.
Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to outstanding students in the Departments of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology or in programs in community health education, therapeutic recreation, and health policy studies.
Who can apply: Outstanding students
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Arkell Hall Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to students showing outstanding academic ability in the Departments of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology or in programs in community health education, therapeutic recreation, and health policy studies.
Who can apply: Outstanding students
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Professor Karl K. and Marjorie Klein Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the Departments of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Health Promotion and Physical Education, and Recreation and Leisure Studies who show outstanding academic performance and expertise in the basic sciences.
Who can apply: Current Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors
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Richard and Helen Lyon Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to students in the Departments of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Health Promotion and Physical Education, Sport Management and Media, and Recreation and Leisure Studies who plan to pursue careers in teaching. Established by gifts of alumni and the family and friends of Coach Dick Lyon and his wife, Helen.
Who can apply: Any student
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Tioga County Home Bureau Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving student majoring in therapeutic recreation or occupational therapy. Preference is given to therapeutic recreation majors. Financial need is not required.
Who can apply: Any student
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Brian Truhn '69 Scholarship
Awarded to a student in the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Health Promotion and Physical Education, Sport Management and Media, or Recreation and Leisure Studies who plans to pursue a career in coaching.
Who can apply: Any student
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Merton J. '35 and Helen Roberts Scholarship
Awarded to students with demonstrated financial need in the Departments of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Health Promotion and Physical Education, Sport Management and Media, and Recreation and Leisure Studies. Established in memory of Merton J. Roberts by family and friends.
Who can apply: Any student from the departments listed above
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The following scholarship is available by department nomination only (application not accepted). Students who want more information about this scholarship should contact the Chair of the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department.
Sarah M. Rich Fund for Internships
Awarded to a student or students majoring in therapeutic recreation and having an internship. The recipient(s) must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students with an internship that is credit bearing and unpaid as well as to students who are participating on an athletic team. If no student majoring in therapeutic recreation qualifies in a given year, a student who meets the other criteria and who is in a degree program in the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance may be chosen.