Department of Kinesiology
Undergraduate Scholarships
- Harry Rabenhorst Memorial Scholarship
2005-2006Angela Allemand
Coach Harry “Raby” Rabenhorst was one of the “all-time winningest” coaches in LSU basketball history. His accomplishments included a national championship, participation in the NCAA Final Four, and three SEC championships. He also served as the head baseball coach (gaining another two SEC Championships), assistant football coach, assistant athletic director, and acting athletic director. - Gerry Owens Scholarship in Kinesiology
2005-2006Jeff Soileau
The Gerry Owens Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs. Edith Owens and the Owens family in memory of an outstanding teacher and coach. Gerry was one of the members of the first LSU volleyball and basketball teams which played in 1972. In 1977, she was employed as the first head volleyball coach at LSU and during her coaching tenure she served as an instructor in the department of Kinesiology. - Judy Bhatia Scholarship
2005-2006Vikki Viverito
The Judy Bhatia Scholarship is awarded to a senior undergraduate student enrolled in the K-12 Teacher Certification in Physical Education program who excels academically. - Lea Thomas Memorial Scholarship
2005-2006Emily Calhoun
The Lea Thomas Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a junior female who excels in scholarship, service, and leadership. - Jinks Coleman Memorial Scholarship
2005-2006Jill Williams
The Jinks Coleman Memorial Scholarship was established by the LSU Department of Kinesiology to honor Ms. Coleman’s contribution to teaching at LSU. She was a life-long sports pioneer and enthusiast whose career touched countless lives both as a coach and a teacher. - Department of Kinesiology Premier Scholar Award – Physical Education
2005-2006Vikki Viverito
The Premier Scholar Award is given to the senior applicant in each concentration who most demonstrates exemplary scholarship, service, and leadership. - Department of Kinesiology Premier Scholar Award – Human Movement Science
2005-2006Alix Boudreaux
The Premier Scholar Award is given to the senior applicant in each concentration who most demonstrates exemplary scholarship, service, and leadership - Department of Kinesiology Premier Scholar Award – Fitness Studies
2005-2006Matthew Linder
The Premier Scholar Award is given to the senior applicant in each concentration who most demonstrates exemplary scholarship, service, and leadership. - Department of Kinesiology Premier Scholar Award – Sports Studies
- Department of Kinesiology Premier Scholar Award – Athletic Training
2005-2006Mindy Roussel
The Premier Scholar Award is given to the senior applicant in each concentration who most demonstrates exemplary scholarship, service, and leadership.
Graduate Fellowship
- Don Franks President’s Challenge Fellowship in Kinesiology
2005-2006Delilah Moore
Dr. Don Franks was a former Chairman of the Department of Kinesiology and served as a member of the President’s Challenge Fitness Awards Program. A donation was made to the LSU Department of Kinesiology in Dr. Frank’s honor for his work with this program.
To be considered for the above scholarships or fellowships, print and return the application along with a resume/vita to the Department of Kinesiology.
The College of Education also offers several scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students. By filling out one application only available each spring semester, on the College of Education Website, you will be considered for all qualifying scholarships. Click here for information on all College of Education scholarships and fellowships.
