PFATS Foundation strives to advance the Athletic Training profession and develop athletic trainers by providing educational opportunities and cutting-edge research. The Foundation utilizes three avenues consisting of internal education, external education, and a research committee to enhance the development of athletic trainers. In addition, PFATS partners with the NFL Foundation to offer the Athletic Training Student Scholarship Program.
The Foundation also provides assistance for research and presentation opportunities to current athletic training students through the PFATS x Athletic Training Program (ATP) Scholarship for students enrolled in accredited programs.
PFATS / NATA Scholarship Series
All collegiate student athletic trainers who are in their junior year or higher with a grade-point average of at least 3.2/4.0 and who plan on pursuing a career as a certified athletic trainer are eligible to apply for one of the $2,000 scholarships. Application forms may be found at www.nata.org and are due by December 1 of each year.
PFATS / NFL Foundation Scholarship Program
Since 1993, PFATS and the NFL Foundation have worked together to sponsor annual scholarships. This program awarded 32 scholarships at $2,000 per award - totaling $64,000. Students must be in a masters or doctoral program in Athletic Training or have just graduated from said program to be eligible. You must obtain an internship with a team before you will be eligible for the scholarship. In addition to receiving a financial grant, each student selected will have the opportunity to work at an NFL summer training camp.
PFATS x ATP Scholarship
Athletic Training Program (MSAT / DAT) clinical coordinators are encouraged to apply to
the PFATS x ATP Scholarship to help support Athletic Training students by funding projects, research and/or education content to advance the profession.
Application Information