CCCPEKD Student Award Nominations

Student Awards

The CCCPEKD Student Awards aim to recognize outstanding achievements and leadership in the field of Kinesiology and Dance. Four scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to deserving students in the North and South regions for both Kinesiology and Dance disciplines.

• Kinesiology Student of the Year (North) 

• Kinesiology Student of the Year (South)

• Dance Student of the Year (North)

• Dance Student of the Year (South)

Student Award Categories:

There will be a total of 4 winners: One student from the North and one student from the South will be selected for each of the awards below.

• Kinesiology Student of the Year: This award honors a Kinesiology student who has demonstrated exceptional academic performance, leadership, and service within the field.

• Dance Student of the Year:  Celebrating a Dance student who has shown excellence in both academic and artistic pursuits, contributing significantly to the field of Dance.

Award Information:

Candidates for the CCCPEKD Student Awards must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Sophomore status ready for transfer

• Outstanding leadership or service as a student, in college or community activities related to the field of Kinesiology or Physical Education.

Required Information:

1. Award Nomination Application Form: Completed by a 2023-2024 CCCPEKD Member. (Membership Directory)

2. Student Educational Statement: Clearly articulating current, short term, and long term educational and career goals. 

3. Student Personal Statement: Providing additional information about yourself, your story, why you believe you would be a worthy recipient of this award, financial situation, extracurricular involvement, leadership experiences, challenges, and aspirations.

Application Instructions: 
Complete the application and be sure each question is answered. Complete nominations must be submitted by Monday, March 25th at 11:59pm. No late nominations will be accepted.

Recommendation: Type your statements in a word document, ensuring they are free of grammatical errors, and paste them onto the application website.

Personal Statement:

This section allows you to share your unique story, why you believe you would be a worthy recipient of this award, financial situation, extracurricular involvement, leadership experiences, challenges, and aspirations. Ensure you meet the minimum word count of 200 words and a maximum of 450 words to provide sufficient detail.
 

We encourage all eligible students to apply for these prestigious awards, and we look forward to celebrating your achievements in the field of Kinesiology and Dance.