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Spanky Stephens Scholarship Open

Posted by Executive Director on 03/24/2026 12:00 am  

The TSATA Michael "Spanky" Stephens Scholarship Application is available.  This scholarship is specifically for children and dependents of Texas Athletic Trainers with TSATA awarding one $2001 scholarship annually.

The requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

· Applicant must be accepted or enrolled at a traditional Community/Junior College, College/University, or Vocational Trade School

· Must be a child or dependent of a Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer

· Athletic Trainer must be a member of TSATA

· 3.0 Minimum GPA (B- average) (85 on a 100-point scale with any Pre AP, AP, or Honors classes being given an additional 10 points on the final average

· Two letters of recommendation from Teachers, Administrators, Coaches, Counselors, Professors, Instructors

· Acceptance into Community/Junior College, College/University, or Vocational Trade School (Please provide copy of acceptance letter)

Completed application and letters of recommendation must be in clear PDF form and sent via email by: 5-15-2026

Please email [email protected] with questions.