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PFATS / NFL Foundation Scholarship Program

Ethnic Minority Scholarship Program

Since 1993, PFATS and the NFL Foundation have worked together to sponsor annual scholarships for ethnic minority students. This program awarded 32 scholarships at $1000 per award - totaling $32,000. In 2023 ethnic minority students must be in a masters or doctoral program in Athletic Training or have just graduated from said program to be eligible. In addition to receiving a financial grant, each student selected will have the opportunity to work at an NFL summer training camp.

 

Female Scholarship Program

Along with the ethnic minority scholarship program, since 2015, PFATS and the NFL Foundation also offer annual scholarships to female athletic training students interested in pursuing a career in the NFL. This program awards 32 scholarships at $1000 per award - totaling $32,000. In 2023 female students must be in a masters or doctoral program in Athletic Training or have just graduated from said program to be eligible. In addition to receiving a financial grant, each student selected will have the opportunity to work at an NFL summer training camp.

All interested scholarship applicants should submit a cover letter, a resume* and a letter of recommendation from their supervising athletic trainer by December 1st of each year to:

Allison Miner, DPT, ATC
Physical Therapist/Assistant Athletic Trainer
Los Angeles Chargers
Hoag Performance Center
3333 Susan Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 540-7100
Allison.Miner@Chargers.nfl.com