October 15, 2026

Barbara A. Cooley Master’s Scholarship

Direct application

$1,000
1 winner

Eligibility

Major
Education
Education level
Graduate
Grades
GPA 3+

About this scholarship

Master's students enrolled in a school-based health education program at an accredited U.S. college or university (or U.S. territory) with a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply for the $1,000 Barbara A. Cooley Master's Scholarship. Prior SHAPE America scholarship recipients are ineligible. One award is available.

Submit a resume, an approximately 400 to 450 word essay on health education career goals, and a transcript PDF through the online application.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Resume
  • Approximately 400 to 450 word essay on health education career goals
  • Transcript PDF