The Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship, developed by the past presidents of SHAPE America to honor deserving students, is awarded to three undergraduate students and two graduate students. Undergraduate awards are $1,250 each and graduate awards are $1,750 each. Applicants must be a current member of SHAPE America. Students may join at the time of application. Applicants must be majoring in the field of health, physical education, recreation or dance. Applicants must be a first time Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship recipient. Previous recipients of SHAPE America's National Presidential Scholarship are ineligible. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation and a biographical sketch to be used for publication and for the official convention award presentation. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact SHAPE America for more information.