2026 Undergraduate & Graduate Student Awards

The Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society Scholarship Committee is pleased to open applications for the Graduate Athletic Training Student Awards. The recipients of these awards will each receive a $1,500.00 scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded at the annual Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society meeting on the weekend of May 29-31, 2026.

The Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society Scholarship Committee welcomes applications from students pursuing athletic training as a career choice.  Applicants should be first or second-year students pursuing a Master's degree in Athletic Training within the state of TN.   All applicants must describe why they are seeking a degree in this profession, what characteristics they possess to assist them in becoming an athletic trainer, and demonstrate a strong desire to obtain a Master's degree in AT.

Questions regarding the application can be directed toward your Education Program Director or the TATS Scholarship Committee Chair: Kristi Phillips, PhD, ATC

Applications and recommendations will be accepted through April 15, 2026.

Three recommendations are required. One recommendation from EACH of the following individuals should be submitted:

  • Coach

  • Supervising Athletic Trainer

  • Instructor

***You must plan to be in attendance at the 2026 TATS Annual Meeting to receive this award***