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“The NSCA Foundation changed the trajectory of my life with one scholarship. The support helped me expand my Olympic weightlifting education, build a thriving coaching practice, and ultimately grow into a leadership role overseeing strength and conditioning and fitness programming.”
Megan Kroschinski, BPe, NSCA-CSCS, CSEP-CPT
“NSCA Foundation scholarships helped create opportunities that extended far beyond my own education. Since receiving support, I completed my PhD, became a tenure-track professor, published research, mentored students presenting at NSCA conferences, and now serve on the Foundation Grant Committee.”
Sungwon Chae, PhD, CSCS
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Give in the way that works best for you.
Make a one-time gift to support what matters most to you, or choose a recurring gift monthly, quarterly, or annually to provide ongoing support . Donors who commit $200 or more annually may also be recognized through the Foundation’s Partners of Excellence giving program.
The Women’s Professional Development Scholarship supports women in strength and conditioning by covering NSCA National Conference registration and an Awards Banquet ticket. Your gift helps expand professional development opportunities for women in the field.
The Military CSCS® Support Grant helps current and retired military members and veterans advance their careers in strength and conditioning by covering NSCA exam preparation resources, CSCS® exam fees, and related costs.
The NSCA-CPT® Support Grant helps aspiring fitness professionals begin careers in personal training. Each year, one recipient receives NSCA-CPT® exam support, study materials, NSCA membership, and Training the Older Adult certification resources.
The Jerry Martin Memorial Scholarship supports students pursuing careers in strength and conditioning while honoring Coach Martin’s legacy of developing future professionals.
The Legacy Scholarship honors influential NSCA members while supporting a doctoral student pursuing a career in strength and conditioning.
Support the NSCA Foundation’s mission by helping fund scholarships, grants, and programs that advance education, research, and professional development.
The Dr. Richard Borden Coaching Advancement Grant, established by the Borden Family, NSCA Foundation and USA Weightlifting, honors Dr. Borden’s legacy of leadership and coaching excellence. The Dr. Richard Borden Coaching Advancement Grant honors Dr. Borden’s legacy by funding one NSCA certification and a USA Weightlifting Level 2 course for an eligible coach.
Established by the New York Giants, family, and friends, the Markus Paul Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of the five-time Super Bowl champion and longtime NFL strength coach by supporting Black American students pursuing careers in strength and conditioning.
This scholarship will support graduate students researching the social and behavioral aspects of strength and conditioning. The goal is to build a $20,000 endowment so the scholarship can be awarded annually and provide lasting support for future professionals in the field.
Every gift helps move this scholarship closer to becoming a permanent resource for the profession.
Planned giving allows you to create a lasting legacy by including the NSCA Foundation in your long-term financial or estate plans. These gifts can help sustain scholarships, grants, research, and professional development opportunities for future generations.
Ways to Give: Gifts of Stock, Gifts of Retirement Assets, Endowments, Gifts of Life Insurance, and Gifts of Bequests (Wills & Trusts).
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that allows you to contribute assets, receive an immediate tax deduction when eligible, and recommend grants to qualified nonprofits over time. You can use your DAF to support the NSCA Foundation’s scholarships, grants, and programs that advance the strength and conditioning profession.
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