National Athletic Trainers' Association Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by National Athletic Trainers' Association
Eligibility for Scholarship:
For the 2026 Award Cycle, all those applying for the scholarship must have membership in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association by January 15, 2026.
Applicants can apply for different scholarship levels as they advance in their academic journey in athletic training or a related health profession, provided they maintain their NATA membership and involvement. However, they can only receive one scholarship per level.
Eligibility Criteria for Pre-Athletic Training Scholarship:
Program Status: Applicants must be starting their first year in a CAATE-accredited professional athletic training program anytime between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026. If awarded, proof of enrollment will be necessary.
Academic Standing: Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale).
NATA Membership: Applicants must be active members of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association at the time of the application deadline.
Eligibility Criteria for Professional Level Scholarship
- Enrollment: Applicants must be enrolled in a CAATE-accredited professional program at the time of the application deadline (January 15, 2026). [More information about CAATE Accredited Professional Programs can be found here].
- GPA: Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale).
- NATA Membership: Applicants must be active members of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association at the time of the application deadline (January 15, 2026).
Eligibility Criteria for Post-Professional Level Scholarship
- Certification and Enrollment: Applicants must be BOC-certified athletic trainers and enrolled in a Post-Professional Program (such as Masters level, PhD, DAT etc) at the time of the application deadline (January 15, 2026).
- GPA: Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale).
- NATA Membership: Applicants must be active members of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association at the time of the application deadline (January 15, 2026).