"The key is not the will to win. Everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important."

-bobby knight, College basketball coach & Legend

The International Sport Business (ISB) Program is excited to offer numerous scholarships to deserving future sport business superstars. All hopeful participants are encouraged to apply. Scholarships will be rewarded based upon the criteria that is set forth for each award. Scholarship recipients must be accepted in the program to be eligible.

available scholarships for 2023:

The Bill and Sue Monaghan Scholarship Fund | $3,000

Application Deadline: Application Closed

Created by Hilda and Fred Patton of Phoenix Sports Technology in loving memory of their parents, Bill and Sue Monaghan, who were both educators and always believed in the importance of giving back to those who need help. This $3,000 scholarship will be awarded each calendar year to one (1) deserving individual who is passionate to become a future leader in the sport industry. To apply, candidates will submit a 500 word essay describing how they have exemplified what it means to help others, volunteer in their community, and have made an impact in some way that makes the world a better place.

BILL AND SUE MONAGHAN SCHOLARSHIP

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Apply for one scholarship per submission.

Bill & Sue Monaghan Scholarship Fund

Education Level

College/University

Major/Degree of Study

Have you applied to a Living Sport program?

Have you been accepted into a Living Sport program?

If you have been accepted, list which program by its city.

How have you exemplified what it means to help others, volunteer in your community, and/or make an impact in some way making the world a better place?

Please respond to this questions with a minimum of 500 words. Essays less than 500 words will not be eligible.

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The Outnumbered Podcast Scholarship | $500

Application Deadline: Application Closed

Founded by Hollis Brown and Kelli Buhrdorf, the Outnumbered platform was started to diversify the sports industry job pool and help women gain a competitive edge when pursuing professional careers in the industry. This $500 scholarship will be awarded to deserving individuals who are passionate to become future leaders in the sport industry. To apply, candidates must be recognized medically and legally as a female in the United States and submit a 400 word essay on either of the topics (questions) below:

Question 1: Identify a woman in sports who has made a significant impact on your life or career journey.
Question 2: What do you think the future of sports looks like and how do you hope to help the industry evolve?

THE OUTNUMBERED PODCAST SCHOLARSHIP

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Which scholarship are you applying for?

Apply for one scholarship per submission.

The Outnumbered Podcast Scholarship Fund

Education Level

College/University

Major/Degree of Study

Have you applied to a Living Sport Program?

Have you been accepted into a Living Sport Program?

If you have been accepted, list which program by its city.

Question 1: Identify a woman in sports who has made a significant impact on your life or career journey.

Please choice to respond to either question 1 or 2. Instructions: Minimum of 400 words. Essays less than 400 words will not be eligible.

Question 2: What do you think the future of sports looks like and how do you hope to help the industry evolve?

Please choice to respond to either question 1 or 2. Instructions: Minimum of 400 words. Essays less than 400 words will not be eligible.

LEgacy scholarship fund | $500

Application Deadline: Application Closed

The Living Sport Alumni Legacy Scholarship was created by, funded by, and awarded by Living Sport Alumni. The scholarship is awarded to one (1) candidate that has demonstrated hard work, sacrifice for the betterment of their career, and how they will add value to the Living Sport Network. This scholarship will be awarded to the most deserving individual decided by the Legacy Scholarship Board. To apply, submit a 500 or less word essay describing how the candidate exemplifies the previously mentioned attributes.

Legacy Scholarship Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

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College/University

Level of Education

Major/Degree of Study

Have you applied to a Living Sport program?

Have you been accepted into a Living Sport program?

If you have been accepted, list which program by its city.

Please provide a professional reference.

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Last Name

Professional reference email.

Professional reference phone.

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How have you demonstrated hard work and sacrifice for the betterment of your career, and how will you add value to the Living Sport Network?

Must be 500 words or less.

the Founder's scholarship | $500

Application Deadline: Application Closed

The Founder's Scholarship is awarded to one (1) candidate each calendar year that has demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit by creating and/or starting a sport-related initiative in his/her community, or for his/her team or college. This candidate exemplifies creating thinking, risk taking, and the courage it takes to create something new. This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a young business leader who strives for excellence and has had a significant accomplishment in the sport industry. To apply, candidates will submit a 400 word essay describing how their entrepreneurial spirit.

The Founder's Scholarship

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First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Address

Address 1

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Which scholarship are you applying for?

College/University

Level of Education

Major/Field of Study

Have you applied for a Living Sport program?

Have you been accepted into a Living Sport program?

If you have been accepted, list which program by its city.

How have you demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit by creating and/or starting a sport related initiative in their community, for their team, or for their college. This candidate exemplifies creating thinking, risk taking, and the courage it task to create something new.

Essay must be at minimum 400 words. If 400 word minimum is not met, essay will not be eligible.

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**LIVING SPORT ALUMNI JUNIOR MENTOR SCHOLARSHIP* | $3,000**

Application Deadline: Rolling Applications

This scholarship is awarded to a Living Sport alumni who has proven to excel in leadership and has shown loyalty and dedication in building a community built on teamwork, comradery, and creating positive change.

Applicants should be in a position on one of the following:

Currently hold a full-time position in the sport industry (minimum of 2 years)
Hold an executive position on the Living Sport Alumni Board

This scholarship is an opportunity to serve as a peer leader on one of our domestic or international programs, while mentoring and leading discussions and presentations for aspiring sport business professionals. This scholarship will be awarded toward our full 10-day program, Mini-Programs are excluded.

*Must be a Living Sport alumni to be eligible for this scholarship.

Junior Mentor Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

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What scholarship are you applying for?

What Living Sport team were you apart of?

Under what qualification does your application fit into?

Have you presented to a large audience in a professional setting (outside of the classroom)?

What sport business topic would you focus your presentation on?

Do you feel comfortable leading peers?

Please provide specific examples of how you have demonstrated leadership in either your fill-time role or while leading the Alumni Board. What specific results have your initiatives created?

Must be at minimum of 400 words.

**LIVING SPORT ALUMNI ASSISTANT SCHOLARSHIP* | $800**

Application Deadline: Rolling Applications

This scholarship is awarded to a Living Sport alumni who has professional-level skills in the areas most needed to best operate our on-site programs.

Applicants should have experience in one of the following:

Logistics: Event Execution/Planning, Group Management, Leadership

Media: Content Creation, Content Editing, Photography/Videography, MC/Broadcasting

This scholarship is an opportunity to serve as a peer leader on one of our domestic mini-programs, while also providing a key role in the operations of the program.

*Must be a Living Sport alumni to be eligible for this scholarship.

New Form

Name

First Name

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College/University

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What Living Sport team were you apart of? *

Are you comfortable leading peers?

Please provide specific examples of how you have demonstrated leadership amongst peers and what your skill is that you bring that will help the program run smoothly.

Must be at minimum of 400 words.

the INNOVATION scholarship* | $2,000

Application Deadline to Enter Your Team: Application Closed

The Innovation Scholarship was created in partnership with the Pennsylvania Sports Business Conference’s (PASBC) Case Study Competition and is awarded to the four-person team with the highest overall score. The winning team will receive a $2,000 scholarship ($500 per person) to travel with a 2023 or a 2024 Living Sport International Sport Business Program.

*The Innovation Scholarship is only available to new applicants.

The PASBC Case Study Competition offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students in the sport management field to compete in a fast-paced and challenging sport business scenario. Through the competition, teams of students will showcase their skill sets and knowledge obtained in their core sport management curricula, earn practical learning experience, and partake in an excellent networking opportunity. All undergraduate and graduate student teams are invited to register. The 2020 competition will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

For more information and to register for the PASBC Case Study presented by Living Sport click here.