IUPUI Department of Physical Education Awards and Scholarships

From the IUPUI Bulletin website, section for the School of Physical Education and Tourism Management http://www.bulletin.iupui.edu/

School Awards and Scholarships

• Dean's Honor List Students in the School of Physical Education are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by having their names placed on the Dean's List. This award goes to all full-time students who have achieved a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 or better.
  
• Phillip K. Hardwick Scholarship Established in 1998, this scholarship recognizes a student in the School of Physical Education for outstanding community volunteerism or philanthropy.

Department of Physical Education Awards and Scholarships

• Athenaeum Turners Scholarship The Athenaeum Turners of Indianapolis established this scholarship to honor a physical education major who demonstrates academic excellence and professional promise. The School of Physical Education was located at the Indianapolis Athenaeum from 1907 to 1970.
  
• The Clara L. Hester Scholarship This coveted award is presented in the name of the past director of the Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union. Clara Hester served the school for 44 years; the award was established in 1978 to honor her. It is given to a full-time student majoring in physical education who has satisfied all academic criteria at the completion of the junior year. The recipient must use the award for academic programs in the Department of Physical Education at IUPUI.
  
• Peg Hope Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who demonstrates financial need and who has worked to defray the cost of his or her education. Students may submit applications for Hope Scholarships; due in mid-winter.
  
• The John Jordan Scholarship Recognizes an outstanding active member who emulates John Jordan, an outstanding former member of Alpha Chapter of Phi Epsilon Kappa.
  
• Keith Coaching Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a student with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher who plans to pursue a career in coaching or athletic administration. Student should be a sophomore or junior majoring in a degree program in the Department of Physical Education.
  
• Keith Book Award Four book awards in the amount of $250 each to be awarded to Physical Education students for the fall semester. Proof of appropriate academic status is necessary prior to release of funds. The students selected to receive the scholarships will be notified by letter in mid-April and will be recognized at the School of Physical Education & Tourism Management's Honors Day Program on April 30, 2005. Award winners are expected to attend the Honors Day Program.
  
• The Lola L. Lohse Scholarship This scholarship is presented annually to a minority student who is majoring in physical education. The basis for the selection consists of involvement in extracurricular activities, student leadership, participation in professional organizations, and evidence of self-help in obtaining a college education.
  
• Rudolph L. Memmel Scholarship The Memmel Scholarship is given in honor and recognition of "Rudy" Memmel, former head of Physical Education for the Cincinnati, Ohio, Public Schools. Selection criteria include excellence of academic record and active involvement in activities related to the profession.
  
• Phi Epsilon Kappa Scholarship Key Award These awards are presented to undergraduate physical education majors who are outstanding scholars. The awards are of unique distinction and attest to the academic excellence of the students in the Department of Physical Education.
  
• The Department of Physical Education Faculty Award The faculty presents this award to a graduating senior as a vote of confidence in a promising future in the profession. The award is based on scholarship performance, professional attitude toward physical education as a career, and service to the department, university, and community.
  
• Dr. Carl B. Sputh Memorial Scholarship These memorial scholarships are presented annually to outstanding juniors enrolled full time in the Department of Physical Education. The candidates are selected by the faculty on the basis of scholastic achievement, character, need, and professional promise in the teaching of physical education.
  
• The William A. Stecher Honor Award An outstanding graduating senior from the Department of Physical Education is recognized annually at the commencement reception with this award. The candidate is selected by the faculty on the basis of scholarship, level of performance in physical activities, professional attitude, character, leadership, and service.
  
• Dr. Rudy Schreiber Scholarship This scholarship recognizes a physical education major and member of Phi Epsilon Kappa for outstanding academic achievement.
  
• Dr. Hitwant Sidhu Scholarship This scholarship honors an undergraduate physical education major with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher who participates in voluntary service to the community, the profession, education, or the university.
  
• Jeff and Sue Vessely Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman physical education major with an outstanding high school academic performance record.
• Ann Ritsert Schnurr and Katrina Schnurr Pierce Scholarship. This scholarship supports out-of-state sophomore or junior physical education students who plan to teach physical education within the United States.  Candidates must achieve a 3.0 or higher grade point average. 
• Frank and Loretta Feigl Scholarship. Two $1,000 Frank and Loretta Feigl Scholarships are available for incoming freshman students who intend to study physical education teacher education.
• Anna V. Wessel Memorial Scholarship. The Anna V. Wessel Memorial Scholarship awards one incoming freshman female student with $10,000 for tuition and books.  Qualified applicants participate in sports via youth, church or school leagues.