Minority Women Coaching Education Scholarship

A matching grant provided by USATF and NCAA will fund scholarships for a select number of minority women coaches to attend USATF Coaching Education Level 1, 2 and 3 courses during the 2008-09 academic year. These scholarships are available to ethnic minority women track and field coaches.

Application Process

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Scholarship applications for Level 1 Schools and the 2008 National Podium Education Project will be accepted until November 13, 2008.  Applications for Level 2 and Level 3 scholarships for the schools to be held in July 2009 must arrive at the USATF National Office no later than end of business on Friday, February 27, 2009. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Applications and supplemental materials can be e-mailed to: Shayna.Sangster@usatf.org or mailed to: USA Track & Field, Attn: Minority Women Scholarship, 132 E. Washington St, Suite 800, Indianapolis, IN 46204, or faxed to 317-261-0514.

Requirements

A resume of coaching background/experience as well as a letter of recommendation from the Athletic Director or Head Coach (if applicant is an assistant) of current coaching position must accompany the application.

Awardees will be notified by March 31, 2009. All Scholarships must be utilized during the 2008-09 academic year.

Successful applicants will be expected to submit an evaluation form upon completion of the school. Evaluation Form and must be received within 30 days following the event.

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