Student Scholarships
-
The WIRSA Student Development Scholarship was initiated to provide undergraduate and graduate students attending Wisconsin institutions the financial assistance toward a student development opportunity to include, but not limited to, the WIRSA state workshop, NIRSA national conference, Student Lead-On, and state, regional, and national officials’ clinics/tournaments. This scholarship allows the Wisconsin State Association an opportunity to recognize those students who excel in their vocational pursuits by participating in experiences for professional growth.
-
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements.
1. Must meet one of the following criteria:
Enrolled as undergraduate, graduate students, or completing a for-credit internship at a Wisconsin institution during the academic term (fall semester, spring semester, or summer session) for which funds are received. Consideration may be given to candidates who apply the term immediately following graduation.
Employed by the collegiate recreation department/division or serve as a committee member for a campus recreation-related committee or club team at a current institution.
Enrolled in a degree program studying recreation or a related field.
2. Individuals who are working in a full-time and/or professional position are not eligible, regardless of student status. Please refer to WIRSA Professional Scholarship.
If you have questions about your eligibility contact Mackenzie at stutzmanm@uwstout.edu
-
Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted by the first of the month and prior to the scheduled event.
State Conference Exception: For the WIRSA State Conference, applications must be submitted no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the start of the event to allow sufficient time for processing and travel coordination.
Review Process: The Scholarship Committee will review applications during the first full week of the month. Applicants are strongly encouraged to plan ahead to align with the professional development opportunity date.
-
Upload a PDF, doc, image, video, or audio file of an email of support from your supervisor.
Upload a PDF or doc of your resume.
Email Mackenzie at stutzmanm@uwstout.edu to let her know that you have fully completed and submitted your application and are ready for committee review.
-
Applicants will be equally rated on quality of application materials, leadership experiences, involvement in collegiate recreation, contributions to the recreation field at the community, state, regional, and/or national level, and association with WIRSA, NIRSA, and other related organizations. Priority will be given to applicants who are currently enrolled or completing an internship and to those who have not received any previous funding from the WIRSA Student Development Fund.
-
The selection committee will consist of the WIRSA Scholarship Committee as elected by members of the state association. The State Director will act as an ex officio member, voting to break ties in the selection process.
-
The number and amount of awards offered annually may vary, dependent upon the financial state of the scholarship fund. Decisions will be left to the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. The recipient’s home institution and/or recipient is responsible for all other costs not covered by the scholarship.
Eligible Expenses: Early bird registration/certification fee, lodging, or transportation.
Ineligible Expenses: Food and beverage expenses.
-
Completed application materials must be received by the first of the month and must be submitted prior to the professional development date. If funding allows, scholarships will be awarded throughout the calendar year. Students may apply for more than one opportunity per year; however, priority will be given to applicants who have not received any previous funding from the WIRSA Student Development Fund.
-
Recipient must attend event or forfeit scholarship.
After providing the WIRSA Treasurer with proof of payment, the recipient will be reimbursed in the dollar amount of the award.
If appropriate, recipients are encouraged to serve in a volunteer capacity while attending the event (work registration table, introduce speakers, monitor sessions, etc.)
Maintain a professional representation of self, program/department, and institution.
-
All candidates who submitted complete applications will receive electronic notification of scholarship status upon completion of the selection process.
-
All inquiries may be directed to Mackenzie Stutzman, WIRSA Scholarship Committee Member at 715-232-5390 or stutzmanm@uwstout.edu
Professional Scholarships
-
The WIRSA Professional Development Scholarship was initiated to provide professional WIRSA members working within a Wisconsin institutions with financial assistance toward a professional development opportunity to include, but not limited to, the WIRSA state workshop, NIRSA national conference, and state, regional, and national officials clinics/tournaments. This scholarship allows the Wisconsin State Association an opportunity to recognize those professionals who excel in their vocational pursuits by participating in experiences for professional growth.
-
Applicants must be working in a collegiate recreation department/division at a current Wisconsin institution in a professional role or in a non-credit internship position at the time of the event. If you have questions about your eligibility, contact Mackenzie at stutzmanm@uwstout.edu.
-
Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted by the first of the month and prior to the scheduled event.
State Conference Exception: For the WIRSA State Conference, applications must be submitted no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the start of the event to allow sufficient time for processing and travel coordination.
Review Process: The Scholarship Committee will review applications during the first full week of the month. Applicants are strongly encouraged to plan ahead to align with the professional development opportunity date.
-
Submit (copy and paste this link if not redirected https://forms.gle/ARsm8EY6N73VNFAB6).
Upload a PDF, doc, image, video, or audio file of an email of support from your supervisor.
Upload a PDF or doc of your resume.
Email Mackenzie at stutzmanm@uwstout.edu to let her know that you have fully completed and submitted your application and are ready for committee review.
-
Applicants will be equally rated on quality of application materials, leadership experiences, involvement in collegiate recreation, contributions to the recreation field at the community, state, regional, and/or national level, and association with WIRSA, NIRSA, and other related organizations. Priority will be given to first-time applicants. A maximum award of $1,000 per person will be granted within a three-year period.
-
The selection committee will consist of the WIRSA Scholarship Committee, as elected by members of the state association. The State Director will act as an ex officio member, voting to break ties in the selection process.
-
The number and amount of awards offered annually may vary, dependent upon the financial state of the scholarship fund. Decisions will be left to the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. The recipient’s home institution and/or recipient is responsible for all other costs not covered by the scholarship.
Eligible Expenses: Early bird registration/certification fee, lodging, transportation
Ineligible Expenses: Food and beverage expenses
-
Completed application materials must be received by the first of the month and must be submitted prior to the professional development date. If funding allows, scholarships will be awarded throughout the calendar year.
-
Recipient must attend event or forfeit scholarship.
After providing the WIRSA Treasurer with proof of payment, the recipient will be reimbursed in the dollar amount of the award.
If appropriate, recipients are encouraged to serve in a volunteer capacity while attending the event (work registration table, introduce speakers, monitor sessions, etc.)
Maintain a professional representation of self, program/department, and institution.
-
All candidates who submitted complete applications will receive electronic notification of scholarship status upon completion of the selection process.
-
All inquiries may be directed to Mackenzie Stutzman, WIRSA Scholarship Committee Member at 715-232-5390 or stutzmanm@uwstout.edu