Physical Education & Exercise Studies
Scholarships
FINANCIAL AID
Let’s face it – financing a college education these days is a challenge for nearly everyone. However, Lander is committed to helping students and families meet that challenge. If you want a Lander education, we’ll do our best to help.
About half of our students receive assistance through Lander’s extensive financial aid program. Many scholarships are available to qualified students, including some reserved exclusively for physical education/exercise studies majors.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Lander University provides a limited number of merit-based scholarships each year to entering freshmen. Qualifying high school seniors who have been admitted by January 15th preceding the fall term of initial college enrollment are automatically considered. No application is necessary. Awards are based on merit and are dependent upon available funding. The University will determine the merit criteria and the number of scholarships to be awarded annually.
A limited number of scholarships may also be awarded to the following students provided that funds remain available:
- Out-of-state high school graduated with a minimum SAT I composite score of 1100 (or ACT of 24) and a competitive rank in class.
- Out-of-state transfer students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better with a minimum of 30 semester hours earned.
DIVISION SCHOLARSHIPS
Joe V. Chandler Scholarship –Established in 1995 by wife Peggy and children Leslie and Amy Jo in memory of Dr. Joe V. Chandler, Professor and Chair of the Division of Physical Education and Exercise Studies, and funded through gifts by family and friends. The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time Lander University student(s) majoring in either physical education or exercise studies who has completed at least 24 semester hours at Lander, with a 2.5 or higher GPR. Selection will be made by the physical education and exercise studies faculty based on commitment to academic excellence, leadership potential, personal example of a healthy lifestyle, and involvement in professional development activities. Preference will be given to "first generation college students". The scholarship is renewable provided the recipient(s) remains a full-time student majoring in physical education or exercise studies and maintains a 2.5 GPR.
Jean Irwin Smith Scholarship –Established in 1977 in memory of Jean Irwin Smith, Class of 1971. This scholarship is presented to a junior or senior female student actively involved in sports participation at Lander University. This participation may be as a physical education major, cheerleader, or as a member of one or more of the intercollegiate or intramural teams. Students must have an acceptable academic average, exhibit qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and citizenship, and be able to work well with people.
Alice Smith Spencer Scholarship –This scholarship was established in 1983 as a memorial to Alice Smith Spencer, who taught physical education at Lander from 1937 to 1944. One or more scholarships are awarded each year from fund income to students majoring in physical education.
Luanne Wentzky Scholarship –Established in memory of Luanne Wentzky, Class of 1983. One or more scholarships from fund income awarded to students majoring in physical education/exercise studies.
Alumni Divisional Scholarship –The Lander University Alumni Association provides ten $700 scholarships each year for students with academic ability and financial need. The scholarship follows the student through his/her entire college career. The association also gives an athletic scholarship each year.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information regarding financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office at Lander University, Greenwood, SC 29649. You may call the Financial Aid Office at (864) 388-8340. You may also visit the Financial Aid website.
For information regarding scholarships within the PEES Department, contact Dr. Gina Barton. Department scholarships are awarded to students who have been in the program for at least one year. Scholarships are based on academic performance and involvement in Department-sponsored activities.
