Ken Ravizza Memorial Scholarship in Performance Enhancement and Sports Psychology

Brief Description

The Ken Ravizza Memorial Scholarship in Performance Enhancement and Sports Psychology is a merit-based award that recognizes students who have a strong interest and passion for the field of sports psychology. It aims to support and encourage students to pursue their academic goals in this area, and ultimately contribute to the development and advancement of performance enhancement in sports.

Host Institution(s)

This scholarship is administered by California State University Fullerton, a leading public university located in Orange County, California. The university is home to a renowned Department of Psychology and its Center for Sport Performance, which offers a specialization in sport and performance psychology at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Level/Field of Study

The Ken Ravizza Memorial Scholarship is available to students pursuing their education in the field of performance enhancement and sports psychology. This can include majors such as psychology, kinesiology, and other related fields.

Number of Awards

The scholarship is awarded to two students every year.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to all students who meet the eligibility criteria, regardless of their nationality or citizenship.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The scholarship provides a total award of $5,000 per recipient. This amount is awarded in two installments of $2,500 each semester, to be applied toward tuition fees, books, and other educational expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Ken Ravizza Memorial Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at California State University Fullerton
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be majoring in psychology, kinesiology, or a related field
• Must have completed at least two courses related to sports psychology
• Must have a demonstrated interest and passion for performance enhancement in sports
• Must have a letter of recommendation from a faculty member in the Department of Psychology or Center for Sport Performance at CSUF.

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Application Instructions

To apply for the scholarship, students must submit a completed application form, official academic transcripts, a personal statement describing their interest and involvement in sports psychology, and a letter of recommendation. The application deadline is in spring each year. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview with the scholarship committee.

Official Website

For more information about the Ken Ravizza Memorial Scholarship, the application process, and the official application form, please visit the CSUF Department of Psychology website.