Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship

The Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship is a $1,500 college scholarship awarded to a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who has demonstrated strong achievement, leadership, and interest in pursuing a career in health and fitness-related fields.

This scholarship is open to eligible students across the United States (including Puerto Rico).

Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship Summary
Award: $1,500

Award Amount: $1,500

Who can apply: High school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or legal resident in the 50 states, Washington, D.C., or Puerto Rico

Application Deadline: August 1, 2027

Application limit: The program closes when 1,000 applications are received (whichever comes first)

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for the Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship must meet the following requirements:

Citizenship and residency
Be a United States citizen or legal resident.

Live or claim residency in one of the 50 United States, Washington, D.C., or Puerto Rico.

Enrollment status
Applicants must be one of the following:

A current high school senior

An undergraduate student

A graduate student

Applicants must plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the 2027–2028 academic year.

Selection Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate:

Ambition and self-motivation

Leadership and participation in school or community activities

Work experience or extracurricular involvement

A commitment to academic and personal achievement

Intended field of study: Scholarships for Health and Fitness Majors
The Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship supports students pursuing degrees in health, wellness, and fitness-related professions. These programs prepare students for careers that improve public health, athletic performance, and overall wellness.

Students studying the following majors are encouraged to apply:

Athletic Training

Health Policy

Psychology

Biology

Kinesiology

Nursing

Medicine or Pre-Medical Studies

Dentistry or Pre-Dental Studies

Behavioral Sciences

Personal Training

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Health and Physical Fitness

Exercise Science

Sports and Recreation Management

Health Sciences

Physical Therapy tracks

Students pursuing related health and wellness programs may also qualify.

The Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship supports students pursuing careers that promote health, fitness, and wellness. These careers include personal trainers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, health educators, sports performance coaches, and public health professionals.
For more information go to: https://www.michaelmoodyfitness.com/national-student-scholarship
Deadline: August 1, 2027