Exercise Science and Kinesiology

What is kinesiology? It’s also known as human kinetics, and it’s the study of an individual’s movement. A major in kinesiology opens the door to a career in sports medicine or something similar. It also includes things like orthopedics, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and exercise.

Folks with degrees in kinesiology transition to careers in research, the fitness industry and even professional sports. Working as a sports medicine specialist for professional athletes can be a very lucrative and rewarding position.

Some kinesiology graduates immediately enter the field after school and others go on to get their PhD or attend medical school. Kinesiologists target physical injuries. Classes a person will take can include: mathematics, nutrition, biology, geriatric studies, chemistry and even physics. With today’s new virtual technology, kinesiologists are finding it even easier to treat patients in fun, engaging ways. This is an evolving field of study and one that will leap to new bounds within the next decade.

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Matching Exercise Science and Kinesiology Colleges

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Four or more years; Public; $18,534 average out-state tuition; $6,237 average in-state tuition

Texas State University

Four or more years; Public; $20,030 average out-state tuition; $8,606 average in-state tuition

University of Memphis

Four or more years; Public; $12,384 average out-state tuition; $8,352 average in-state tuition

Indiana University-Bloomington

Four or more years; Public; $36,932 average out-state tuition; $9,913 average in-state tuition

Michigan State University

Four or more years; Public; $41,290 average out-state tuition; $15,966 average in-state tuition

University of Iowa

Four or more years; Public; $30,319 average out-state tuition; $8,356 average in-state tuition

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Four or more years; Public; $17,649 average out-state tuition; $7,857 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Exercise Science and Kinesiology Majors

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details

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The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Up to $30,000

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The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship-PAID

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

$20,000 May 01, 2025 See Details

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The Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are majoring in a STEM field, medicine, dentistry, or public health. Applicants must have participated and completed the Big Bang Theory undergraduate scholars program and received their qualifying degree from UCLA within...

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Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship-PAID

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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$20,000

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May 01, 2025
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The Big Bang Theory Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are majoring in a STEM field, medicine, dentistry, or public health. Applicants must have participated and completed the Big Bang Theory undergraduate scholars program and received their qualifying degree from UCLA within...

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Big Bang Theory Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The Big Bang Theory Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field at the University of California-Los Angeles. To be considered for this award, you must be a resident of Southern California, demonstrate financial need, and show a strong commitment to STEM studies and extracurriculars.

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Big Bang Theory Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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$10,000

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The Big Bang Theory Scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field at the University of California-Los Angeles. To be considered for this award, you must be a resident of Southern California, demonstrate financial need, and show a strong commitment to STEM studies and extracurriculars.

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Norfolk Southern Scholars STEM Award

Norfolk Southern Corporation

$10,000 April 22, 2025 See Details

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The Norfolk Southern Scholars STEM Award is available to full-time undergraduate students under the age of 25 who are dependents of Norfolk Southern Corporation or Norfolk Southern Railway Company. You must be pursuing a degree in STEM to be eligible for this renewable award.

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Norfolk Southern Scholars STEM Award

Norfolk Southern Corporation

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$10,000

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April 22, 2025
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The Norfolk Southern Scholars STEM Award is available to full-time undergraduate students under the age of 25 who are dependents of Norfolk Southern Corporation or Norfolk Southern Railway Company. You must be pursuing a degree in STEM to be eligible for this renewable award.

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BP Scholarship-University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma, Michael F. Price College of Business

$5,000 Varies See Details

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The BP Scholarship is available to students at the University of Oklahoma who are enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or Business. You must be a high-achieving student to be eligible for this award.

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BP Scholarship-University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma, Michael F. Price College of Business

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$5,000

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The BP Scholarship is available to students at the University of Oklahoma who are enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or Business. You must be a high-achieving student to be eligible for this award.

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Lewis and Clark Board of Trustees Career Scholarship

Lewis and Clark Community College

$5,000 April 10, 2025 See Details

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The Lewis and Clark Board of Trustees Career Scholarship is available to entering full-time students at Lewis and Clark Community College. You must be enrolled in a career program, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or a minimum 19 ACT score to qualify for this award.

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Lewis and Clark Board of Trustees Career Scholarship

Lewis and Clark Community College

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$5,000

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April 10, 2025
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The Lewis and Clark Board of Trustees Career Scholarship is available to entering full-time students at Lewis and Clark Community College. You must be enrolled in a career program, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or a minimum 19 ACT score to qualify for this award.

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FIRST/VEX Robotics Scholarship - University of Portland

University of Portland

$3,000 April 01, 2025 See Details

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The FIRST/VEX Robotics Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at the University of Portland who participated in a high school FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), or a VEX Robotics Competition (either virtually or in-person). You must be pursuing a degree in STEM on a full-time basis and have a minimum...

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FIRST/VEX Robotics Scholarship - University of Portland

University of Portland

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$3,000

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April 01, 2025
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The FIRST/VEX Robotics Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at the University of Portland who participated in a high school FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), or a VEX Robotics Competition (either virtually or in-person). You must be pursuing a degree in STEM on a full-time basis and have a minimum...

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Washington Opportunity Scholarship-PLU

Pacific Lutheran University

Up to $7,500 Varies See Details

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The Washington Opportunity Scholarship is open to undergraduate students at Pacific Lutheran University who are studying a STEM field. You must be a resident of Washington and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Washington Opportunity Scholarship-PLU

Pacific Lutheran University

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Up to $7,500

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The Washington Opportunity Scholarship is open to undergraduate students at Pacific Lutheran University who are studying a STEM field. You must be a resident of Washington and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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SBB Research STEM Scholarship

SBB Research Group

$2,500 Varies See Details

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The SBB Research STEM Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in STEM to be eligible for this award. You must also submit an essay on the following topic: “What have been your most significant experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and how will...

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SBB Research STEM Scholarship

SBB Research Group

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$2,500

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The SBB Research STEM Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in STEM to be eligible for this award. You must also submit an essay on the following topic: “What have been your most significant experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and how will...

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Nancy Anne Moss Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences Scholarship

Saybrook University

$2,500 Varies See Details

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The Nancy Anne Moss Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences Scholarship is available to current, degree-seeking students at Saybrook University-College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences. Selection is based on a brief bio of the student, a brief description of the student’s interests, life work, and academic studies, a completed...

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Nancy Anne Moss Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences Scholarship

Saybrook University

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$2,500

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The Nancy Anne Moss Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences Scholarship is available to current, degree-seeking students at Saybrook University-College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences. Selection is based on a brief bio of the student, a brief description of the student’s interests, life work, and academic studies, a completed...

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