This scholarship is given to NSCA Members seeking either an undergraduate or graduate degree in a strength and conditioning-related field. Awards in the amount of $2,000 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student.

Specific Requirements:

1. Completed Application.
2. Current NSCA or an International Affiliate membership at the time of application and award.
3. 3 letters of recommendation.
4. Transcripts from each school attended.
5. The pursuant degree is in a strength and conditioning field.
6. The applicant has not won this award twice previously.
7. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Foundation affiliate employee or employee's family member.

This program provides funding to high school seniors preparing to enter college. Students must demonstrate their acceptance into an accredited institution, their intention to graduate with a degree in the strength and conditioning field, their goals beyond college, and their track record of community service. Awards in the amount of $2,000 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student. *If you have not yet been accepted into a college program, and are awarded the High School Scholarship, funds will be held until a letter of acceptance has been reported to the NSCA Foundation*

Specific Requirements: 

1. Completed Application. 
2. Current NSCA or an International Affiliate membership at the time of application and award.
3. Current senior in high school. 
4. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 system. 
5. Submit a high school transcript.
6. Will be attending college in the fall following high school graduation. 
7. Will major in a strength and conditioning related field. 
8. 3 completed recommendation rubrics 
9. Signed NSCA Foundation High School Scholarship Parent/Legal Guardian Authorization Form (provided during the application process). 
10.  Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a scholarship reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCAF affiliate employee or employee's family member.

 The NSCA Foundation Board of Directors reserves the right to decide to award or not award in each scholarship category based on average scores and the quality of the applications. 

The scholarship will be given to NSCA Members seeking either an undergraduate or graduate degree in a strength and conditioning-related field. One $2,000 award will be made annually and is to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student.

Specific Requirements:

1. Complete the application in its whole entirety
2. Current NSCA or an International Affiliate membership at the time of application and award.
3. Current Undergraduate or Graduate student at the time of application and award.
4. 3 completed recommendation rubrics 
5. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA affiliate/NSCA Foundation, or GymAware employee or employee's family member.

Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the NSCA Foundation's Scholarship Committee & Panel Members.

Jerry Martin (1956 – 2015) was a lifelong strength and conditioning coach. Coach Martin was known by his students and colleagues as a hard-working, devoted strength and conditioning professional with a love for teaching and applying the science of strength and conditioning. To honor his legacy, a fund was established in his name. Learn more about Coach Martin’s legacy. The Jerry Martin Scholarship is designed for the specific purpose of providing tuition assistance to students planning careers as strength coaches, and majoring in a related field. Awards in the amount of $2,000 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student. 

Specific Requirements: 

1. Completed Application. 
2. Current NSCA or an International Affiliate membership at the time of application and award. 
3. Transcripts from each school attended.
4. The pursuant degree is in a field related to strength and conditioning and coaching.
5. 3 completed recommendation rubrics 
6. The applicant has not won this award twice previously.
7. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serves as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Foundation affiliate employee, or employee's family member.

 To make a direct donation to support this Scholarship, please CLICK HERE. 

Introduction
This Scholarship is established to recognize the lasting impact of NSCA members who are/were devoted strength and conditioning professionals with a love of teaching/research and applying the science of strength and conditioning; the NSCA Foundation has developed the Legacy Scholarship. A Doctoral student who plans to pursue a long-term career in the Strength & Conditioning Industry or academic/research practice will receive this educational, financial Scholarship. 

The Legacy Scholarship honoree will change annually and always recognize those who have made a lasting impact on our community.

Honorees will be chosen by the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors.

Description

This NSCA Foundation Legacy Scholarship is given to NSCA and International Affiliate members seeking a Doctoral degree in strength and conditioning-related fields. Awards of $2,000 are granted and are applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student.

Specific Requirements:

1. Completed Application.
2. Current NSCA or an International Affiliate membership at the time of application and award. 
3. 3 completed recommendation rubrics. 
4. Transcripts from each school attended.
5. The pursuant Doctoral degree in a strength and conditioning field.
6. The applicant has not won this award previously.
7. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Foundation affiliate employee or employee's family member.

Markus Paul spent 23 years coaching strength & conditioning in the National Football League. He served as the first assistant for 20 of those years with the New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, New York Giants, and Dallas Cowboys. He held the Director’s position for 3 years of his career with the New York Jets and the Dallas Cowboys. Over the span of his career, Markus earned 5 Super Bowl rings, 3 with the Patriots and 2 with the Giants.

Coach Paul had an extensive work ethic that stemmed from his playing days as a defensive Safety for Syracuse University. After redshirting as a freshman, Markus was a starter for all 4 of his eligible years. He set the school’s all-time interception record at 19 in 1988; a record that still stands today. He was twice named a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, and earned First Team All-American honors his senior year. In October 1999, he was named to the Syracuse University's All-Century team. While at the Dallas Cowboys facility, Markus Paul experienced a pulmonary embolism. He went to be with his Lord on November 25, 2020 at the age of 54.

This scholarship was created by the New York Giants, close friends and family of Markus. The scholarship will assist in the development of Black American coaches in the Strength & Conditioning profession. Each year a $5,000 tuition scholarship will be awarded to a Black American student preparing to coach in the Strength & Conditioning profession.

Specific Requirements:

1. Complete the application to its full entirety.
2. Current Student at the time of application and award with Black American heritage
3. 3 completed recommendation rubrics 
4. Undergraduate (Junior or Senior), or Graduate student enrolled in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning, or similar major with the goal of becoming a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the collegiate or professional level.
5. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors or Scholarship Committee, serves as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Foundation affiliate employee, or employee's family member.

Minority Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to encourage minorities, ages 17 and older, to enter into the field of strength and conditioning. A minority is defined as an "ethnic minority," as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Applicants must demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited institution working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in the strength and conditioning field. Awards in the amount of $2,000 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student. 

Specific Requirements: 

1. Completed Application. 
2. Current NSCA or International Affiliate membership at the time of application and award.  
3. Is defined as a minority by the US Bureau of Census.  
4. 3 completed recommendation rubrics 
5. Transcripts from each school attended.
   
6. The pursuant degree is in a strength and conditioning field.
7. The applicant has not won this award twice previously.
8. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serves as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Foundation affiliate employee, or employee's family member.

This scholarship is designed to support those who identify as female, ages 17 and older, to enter into the field of strength and conditioning. Applicants must demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited institution and are working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in the strength and conditioning field. Awards in the amount of $2,000 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student. 

Specific Requirements: 

1. Completed Application. 
2. Current NSCA or International Affiliate membership at the time of application and award. 
3. Identifies as female.  
4. 3 completed recommendation rubrics. 
5. Transcripts from each school attended.
6. The pursuant degree is in a strength and conditioning field.
7. The applicant has not won this award twice previously.
8. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Review Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Affilliate Employee or employee's family member.  

*This Scholarship was discontinued in 2023.