Bill Kane Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

SHAPE America

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be officially recognized as an undergraduate health education major.
  3. Must have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  4. Must be enrolled full time.
  5. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  6. Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a four-year college/university.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: Sophomores, juniors and/or seniors currently enrolled full time in a health education progam at a four-year university are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher.

Application requirements for the Bill Kane Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Essay
  • Recommendation letters (3)
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: Scholarship recipients will be notified by Jan. 15. The applicant must show evidence of leadership potential and be academically talented. He/she should also be active in health education profession related activities, organizations, at the university/college, and/or the community. Prior SHAPE America Undergraduate Award recipients may not apply.

Award Amount: $1,000 annually, non-renewable. The award may be spent by the recipient in any manner.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, October 15, 2020

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, October 15, 2020

Applications are available online from the Society of Health and Physical Educators of America (SHAPE) website. In addition to the completed application, each student must submit a double-spaced, typed essay between 400 to 450 words about himself/herself, health education, career interests and the goals he/she has set for life. The student should also include three letters of recommendation, each of which should be put into separate envelopes, signed and sealed across the back by the recommender. A current, official transcript of all college studies completed, including the fall semester, must also be included with the application. All applications and supporting materials must be received by the deadline date.
About SHAPE America:
Contact Information: Patti Hartle, -
Address: 1900 Association Drive Reston, Virginia 20191

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