USSA Scholarship Programs

All USSA scholarship programs exemplify the university’s vision and mission to prepare a diverse student body for leadership roles in the sport profession. Interested students should email Dean of Enrollment Services Taylor Rogers at trogers@ussa.edu or Director of Admissions Brenda Hinson at bhinson1@ussa.edu for information.

Eagles Wings Scholars Program

The USSA Eagles Wings Scholars Program is designed to assist students who have a demonstrated financial need but are interested in pursuing or continuing a USSA degree in any program and any degree level. This 30% tuition award exemplifies USSA’s vision and mission to prepare a diverse student body for careers in the sport profession. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years of study provided the student maintains minimum required criteria of a 2.5 GPA and continuous enrollment in fall and spring semesters or three Fast Track semesters per year.

President’s Transfer Scholarship

The USSA President’s Transfer Scholarship is available to all incoming undergraduate transfer students who have earned an associate’s degree at a previous institution. Community college faculty and staff are eligible for this scholarship. The 30% scholarship is designed to help students as they transition into USSA’s sports-specific, four-year degree programs. This scholarship is renewable for up to two years of study provided the student maintains minimum required criteria of a 2.5 GPA.

Cronan Scholars Program

The USSA Cronan Scholars Program is named for USSA Trustee Joan Cronan, who was a monumental force for women’s athletics at the University of Tennessee for nearly 30 years. The scholarship is designed for incoming sports management students at all degree levels who have demonstrated a high academic standard at their previous institution. There is a limited number of these 30% scholarships available each year. Students who receive this award will be denoted as Cronan Scholars. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years of study provided the student maintains minimum required criteria of a 2.5 GPA.

Cronan Scholars Program Requirements:

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA at either the undergraduate or graduate level
  • 700-word essay describing your desired path in sports leadership and how you will make a difference in the sport profession
  • Deadline for entry: July 1

Summitt Scholars Program

The USSA Summitt Scholarship is named for the legendary University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt, who made a tremendous impact on collegiate athletics and at the international level as head coach of the USA women’s basketball team. Her Definite Dozen program has positively impacted leaders in the worlds of business, sports, and education for decades. This scholarship is designed for any sports coaching student at any degree level, and there is a limited number of these 30% scholarships available each year. Students who receive this award will be denoted as Summitt Scholars. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years of study provided the student maintains minimum required criteria of a 2.5 GPA.

Summitt Scholars Program Requirements:

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA at either the undergraduate or graduate level
  • 700-word essay describing your desired path in sports leadership and how you will make a difference in the sport profession
  • Deadline for entry: July 1

Jim Thorpe Scholar Athlete of the Year Award

The USSA Jim Thorpe Scholar Athlete of the Year Award is given annually to a female high school athlete who intends to study at the university. The scholarship covers all tuition for four years, provided the student remains in good standing with the university. The scholarship is named in honor of Native American multi-sport athlete Jim Thorpe, who is remembered as one of the greatest sportsmen of the 20th century. He won two Olympic track and field gold medals at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, and excelled at baseball, basketball, and football at both the collegiate and professional levels. He was also the first president of the American Professional Football Association, which later became the NFL, from 1920-1921. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years of study provided the student maintains minimum required criteria of a 2.5 GPA.

Jim Thorpe Scholar Athelte of the Year Award Requirements:

  • Must be present at the WKRG USSA Scholar Athlete of the Week banquet on April 22, 2024
  • 700-word essay describing your desire to work in the field of sports and how you will make a difference in the world through your path
  • Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
  • Deadline for entry: April 15, 2024

Pat Summitt Scholar Athlete of the Year Award

The USSA Pat Summitt Scholar Athlete of the Year Award is given annually to a female high school athlete who intends to study at the university. The scholarship covers all tuition for four years, provided the student remains in good standing with the university. The scholarship is named for the legendary University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt, who made a tremendous impact on collegiate athletics and at the international level as head coach of the USA women’s basketball team. She remains one of the winningest collegiate women’s basketball coaches and her Definite Dozen program has positively impacted leaders in the worlds of business, sports, and education for decades. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years of study provided the student maintains minimum required criteria of a 2.5 GPA.

Pat Summitt Scholar Athelte of the Year Award Requirements:

  • Must be present at the WKRG USSA Scholar Athlete of the Week banquet on April 22, 2024
  • 700-word essay describing your desire to work in the field of sports and how you will make a difference in the world through your path
  • Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
  • Deadline for entry: April 15, 2024

Athletics Sports Award

The USSA Athletics Sports Award is given annually to student-athletes who intend to study at the university and play on one of the university’s intercollegiate sports teams. This scholarship exemplifies USSA’s vision and mission to prepare a diverse student body for careers in the sport profession. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years of study provided the student maintains minimum required criteria.

Dean’s Scholarship

The USSA Dean’s Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship designed to help new students at any degree level complete their studies. This scholarship exemplifies USSA’s vision and mission to prepare a diverse student body for careers in the sport profession.  This scholarship is renewable for up to four years of study provided the student maintains minimum required criteria.

To receive qualifying requirement and information about the Dean’s Scholarship, interested students should contact the Academics department at academics@ussa.edu for information.