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Scholarships
Please note: YOU MUST NOT COMPLETE YOUR ATHLETIC TRAINING DEGREE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO JUNE 2024. 
Applicants must have at least one full semester remaining in their athletic training education for scholarship consideration. 
Applications are accepted annually from March 1st to April 1st.
 
The Connecticut Athletic Trainers' Association awards four scholarships to students
pursuing an entry level degree in athletic training:

 

CATA Kathy Pirog Professional Program Scholarship

District 1 Cathy Horne Scholarship

Carl Krein CATA Scholarship

CATA Penny F. Dunker-Polek Scholarship

 

The CATA offers these scholarships to athletic trainers who are enrolled full-time in a
Connecticut college or university.  There are two additional sponsored scholarships.

 

CATA Select Physical Therapy Scholarship (2)

Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Sirop Scholarship

 

Award recipients are chosen by the CATA Executive Council in conjunction with the CATA Research and Education Committee.

 

Note: The CATA Penny F. Dunker-Polek Scholarship is a scholarship through the NATA Foundation, and has a separate application form.
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​Common Application for the following scholarships:

  • District 1 Cathy Horne Scholarship

  • CATA Kathy Pirog Professional Program Scholarship

  • Carl Krein CATA Scholarship

  • CATA Select Physical Therapy Scholarship

  • Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Sirop Scholarship

 

 

Eligibility Requirements for District 1 Cathy Horne Scholarship ($2,500), CATA Kathy Pirog Professional Program Scholarship ($1,000), Carl Krein CATA Scholarship ($1,000), CATA Select Physical Therapy Scholarship ($500), and Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Sirop Scholarship ($500):

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  • Application must be a full-time student enrolled in an accredited Athletic Training Education Program in Connecticut.

  • Applicant must be a student member of NATA and CATA. Out of state students enrolled in an Athletic Training program in Connecticut should change their permanent address to their Connecticut mailing address on the NATA website. This makes the student a member of the CATA and therefore eligible for the scholarships.

  • Applicant must have an NPI number.

  • Applicant must distinguish oneself academically, and as a participant in their athletic training program.

  • Applicants must have at least one full semester remaining in their athletic training education.

  • Applicant must confirm their intent to pursue the athletic training profession as their primary means of livelihood.

 

Nomination Instructions

Each certified athletic trainer may submit no more than one nomination for an scholarship. The following items must be submitted:

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  • The student application form complicated and signed by the nominee.  STUDENT APPLICATION

  • A letter of recommendation to be completed and signed by a certified athletic trainer.

  • Nomination from signed by the Program Director or Department Head. ATEP DIRECTOR NOMINATION

  • Official transcript.

  • Copy of your NATA membership card.

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Email supporting information and official transcript by deadline to: ctathletictrainerawards@gmail.com

 

The deadline for filing the applications is April 1st.  Application information must be sent electronically no later than April 1st for consideration.

 

 

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Scholarship Application

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EATA Scholarship

Information Professional Scholarships for Athletic Training Students Application deadline November 1st.

Francis J. George Scholarship Award Application deadline October 15th.

CATA Penny F. Dunker-Polek Scholarship Application

PDP Scholarship Info

Criteria:

  • Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in an accredited Athletic Training Program in Connecticut.

  • Applicant must be a student member of NATA and CATA.  Out of state students enrolled in an Athletic Training Program in Connecticut should change their permanent address to their Connecticut mailing address on the NATA website.  This makes the student a member of the CATA and therefore eligible for the scholarship.

  • Applicant must have one additional academic year prior.

  • Applicant must demonstrate an "above and beyond" attitude both as an athletic training student in the field and academically as well as other activities in which he or she may be involved.

  • Applicant must have a demonstrated commitment to the profession.

  • Applicant must be in good standing academically in accordance with the requirements of his/her Athletic Training Education Program.  There is no other minimum GPA requirement for this scholarship.

  • Applicant must confirm his/her intent to pursue the athletic training profession as his/her primary means of livelihood.

 

Nomination Instructions:

The candidate must be nominated by a licensed athletic trainer in Connecticut.  The nominating athletic trainer may not submit more than one nomination for this award. The following items must be submitted:

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  • A letter of recommendation from a licensed athletic trainer, on business letterhead.

  • The student application form completed and signed by the nominee. STUDENT APPLICATION

  • One additional letter of recommendation from a licensed athletic trainer, faculty member, or clinical instructor on business letterhead.  ATEP DIRECTOR NOMINATION

  • Copy of your NATA membership card.

  • Affidavit of enrollment completed by the Athletic Training Education Program Director.

 

Email supporting information and official transcript by deadline to: ctathletictrainerawards@gmail.com

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The deadline for filing applications for the CATA Penny F. Dunker-Polek Scholarship is April 1st.

 

 

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