Scholarship Application Process

Application Window Opens September 1st, 2026.

The nomination form, student application, 2nd supporting letter, and academic verification are required to be completed on-line using the links on the left or below.

Athletic Training Student Applicant Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration, the nominated Athletic Training Student must:

  • Be in their second year of a Masters degree program

  • Perform with distinction as a member of their Athletic Training Program, both academically and

    clinically while showing leadership with extracurricular activities

  • Signify an intention to pursue the Athletic Training profession as a means of livelihood

  • Conduct oneself in a manner which has brought credit to themselves, their institution, and Athletic

    Training Program

  • Be a current member of either NATA District 1 or 2 at the time of application

  • Possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI)

Program Selection Criteria and Scoring

Nominated candidates are evaluated and scored based on the following criteria:

  • Student Essay

  • Nominating Athletic Trainer Supporting Letter of Recommendation

  • Second Supporting Letter of Recommendation

  • Leadership

  • Professional Development

  • Academic Achievement

  • Extracurricular Involvement

Timeline

Nominations open September 1

All supporting application material due October 15

Applications reviewed and scored through October 31

Scholarship recipients are verified and recommended to the EATA Executive Board in November

EATA Executive Board approves recipients during November meeting (currently scheduled for November 18)

Scholarship recipients are notified by end of November

Scholarship recipients are presented with their scholarship awards at the 2027 EATA Annual Meeting in

Atlantic City, New Jersey on January 11, 2027

For questions about the EATA Scholarship Program or status of an application, please contact our

Scholarship Committee Chair at scholarship@goeata.org

  • Application Window 9/1-10/15

    Eligible nominated Athletic Training Student Application Form.

    Any incomplete applications will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the nominated Athletic Training Student that all four forms are completed by each respective party.

  • Nomination and Application Process

    1. Certified Athletic Trainers may nominate ONE Athletic Training Student for the EATA Scholarship Program and submit a supporting letter Nomination FORM

  • Eligible nominated Athletic Training Students receive a second supporting letter from a healthcare professional (can be faculty or non-AT) to be submitted:

    Complete form HERE

  • Program Directors may support UP TO TWO Athletic Training Students from their respective program for the EATA Scholarship Program and submit academic verification HERE.

  • You can find information about the Frank George Doctoral Scholarship:

    https://www.goeata.org/frank-george-doctoral-scholarship

    QUESTIONS CONTACT:

    Past-President

Paul Grace
Kent Scriber
Eastern Athletic Trainers Association