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:
$2,000 graduate scholarship; $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
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Date(s)
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Action
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March 3
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Call for proposals distributed
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April 1
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Deadline to receive all application materials
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May 1
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Award notifications
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Following Fall
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Awards banquet
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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 |
