Eloise M. Jaeger Scholarship
Background
When it comes to women's involvement in sport and physical activity, Professor Emeritus Eloise Jaeger was a pioneer. One powerful example of her pioneering spirit was her commitment to education, research, and community service. To honor that commitment, the Tucker Center established a scholarship in her name. The “Eloise M. Jaeger Scholarship” is one of the most far-reaching aspects of her legacy at the University.
Eloise Jaeger began her involvement at the University of Minnesota as an undergraduate taking classes in physical education in preparation for a career in teaching. She received her M.Ed. in 1944 from the University of Minnesota and her Ph.D. in 1952 from the University of Iowa. Professor Jaeger taught women’s physical education at Minnesota for many years and, in 1962, became the director of the Department of Physical Education for Women. In 1971 Jaeger was named the director of the School of Physical Education and became the first woman at an American college or university to have jurisdiction over both men's and women’s physical education programs. She was a steadfast force behind the establishment of women’s intercollegiate athletics and the increase in girls’ and women’s participation in all aspects of sport and physical activity. Dr. Jaeger passed away in 2007 but her legacy lives on through her commitment to girls and women in sport.
Purpose
The Eloise M. Jaeger Scholarship was established to ensure that the best female and male students in the nation are able to participate in significant education and research initiatives designed to improve the lives of girls and women, their families and their communities. This scholarship will provide an opportunity for young people to meet their educational and career goals, especially those students who might not otherwise have the financial means to further their aspirations.
Operational details
The awards are open to all undergraduate and graduate majors in kinesiology at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and a major GPA of 3.4 or higher (minimum of 9 semester or 12 quarter credits in courses offered through the School of Kinesiology). Interested and eligible students must complete and submit the following materials to the director of the Tucker Center:
- an application form [.pdf]
- an unofficial transcript to establish eligibility
- a curriculum vitae or resume
- undergraduate submission: a proposal paper; graduate submission: a project abstract (see details below)
Two awards will be distributed to meritorious students as follows: Up to $2,000 graduate scholarship; Up to $1,000 undergraduate scholarship (if no undergraduate scholarship is given the award funds will be added to the graduate award). The awards will be confirmed by the director of the Tucker Center or her/his designee in conjunction with the recommendations of the selection committee. Award selection is based on the strength of the proposal/abstract and the applicant's professional background and accomplishments.
- Undergraduate: The award is designated for the applicant who is either currently working on or proposing to work on an educational or research project, or community outreach and public service in an area related to girls and women in sport and physical activity. The proposal paper should be a detailed description of the proposed project including the significance of proposed project outcomes, how the project contributes to the applicant's academic and professional goals, and a timeline for accomplishing the project (6-9 months). One-half the award will be made at the beginning of the award period and the remaining half distributed upon completion of the project at an award ceremony at which the recipient is required to appear. In addition, the award recipient must submit a 3-5 page summary report of accomplishment.
- Graduate: The award is designated for the applicant who is either currently working on or proposing to work on an educational or research project in an area related to girls and women in sport and physical activity. Examples include a dissertation, thesis, or M.Ed. project. Applicants must submit an abstract (maximum length 500 words) related to the project under consideration. The award, in the form of a fellowship, will be announced at a ceremony where the recipient is required to appear.
Proposal review
Review and implementation process
|
Date(s) |
Action |
|
March 3 |
Call for proposals distributed |
|
April 1 |
Deadline to receive all application materials |
|
May 1 |
Award notifications |
|
Following Fall |
Awards banquet |
Review committee
Award recipients will be selected by a review committee and a
notification of award will be sent to
awardee(s), alternate(s), and all other applicants.
Application materials
Please submit all completed application materials to this address:
Eloise M. Jaeger Scholarship Application
School of Kinesiology
University of Minnesota
1900 University Avenue SE
111 Cooke Hall
Minneapolis, MN 55455
If you have questions, please call 612-626-0858 or send email to kinschol@umn.edu