Graduate Student Awards

The Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society Scholarship Committee is pleased to offer two Graduate Athletic Training Student Awards each year. 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 in May.

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 open for the 2027 awards in March 2027.

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 2027 TATS Annual Meeting to receive this award***