Jump Ahead Scholarship

Trampolines.com “Jump Ahead” Annual Scholarship 2016 - 2017

Trampolines.com is pleased to offer an annual scholarship program for assistance with tuition and books, to qualified students in the United States who are accepted and enrolling (or are currently enrolled) in an undergraduate higher-education program. 

Scholarship award is not based on financial need, however only students who meet the following criteria are eligible for the scholarship. The candidate: 

  • Must graduate from a US high school (by no later than June 2017) or have obtained their GED at the time of application (attach transcripts or official record); OR must be enrolled full-time as a college student at the undergraduate level with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 at the time of application (attach transcripts or official record)

  • Must be currently participating, or enrolled to participate in the following semester, in a gymnastics, cheerleading, or similar athletic program at a college or university in the United States.

Application Process 

Application materials must be received by December 1, 2016. The following materials should be submitted: 

1.  Completed application form (click here to download)

2.  A typed essay, no more than two pages double spaced, addressing one of the following topics: 

    • How has your involvement in gymnastics, cheerleading, and/or similar athletic pursuit been important to you?

    • What is the impact that greater  physical activity can have on our society?

3.  A copy (official or unofficial) of your most recent transcript (high school or college)

4.  One letter of reference or recommendation from a teacher, coach, or other adult who is not an immediate relative.

Selection Process

All application materials will be reviewed for completeness and eligibility, after which an award winner will be chosen at random. All scholarship applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision by January 15, 2017. Payment will be made to the recipient’s school of enrollment upon notification and in accordance with the school’s scholarship guidelines. 

Award

A $1,000 non-renewable scholarship payable to the recipient’s educational institution for tuition will be awarded to the selected applicant. Each applicant is only eligible to receive an award once.

Questions? If you have questions or need further information, please contact us at scholarship@trampolines.com or 844-USA-JUMP.

 

 

2016 Trampolines.com Jump Ahead Recipient 

Christa Patane was the recipient of the 2016 Trampolines.com Jump Ahead Scholarship!  Christa is a student at the University of Arizona studying nutritional science.  Athletics have always been a major part of her life.  She's a big fan of trampolines, not only for their fitness but also because they are great places to hangout all day or sleep on at night under the stars.  Not only does she love trampolines, but she also loves horses as well!  The team at Trampolines.com wishes Christa the best!

Christa

Christa Patane - University of Arizona, Nutritional Science Major  2016

 

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