Scholarship & Grant

Student Scholarship & Grant

The COSMA Student Scholarships & Grants are intended to advance student scholarship in the field of sport management and are awarded annually. Only students enrolled full-time at a COSMA-accredited program are eligible. Applications for the 2026 Scholarship & Grant must be submitted between March and May, 2026.

2025 coSMA Student scholarship & grant application - CLOSED FOR 2025

Applications for the 2026 COSMA Scholarship & Grant will be accepted in March 2026.

Recipients will be announced in June. Applications for the COSMA Student Scholarship & Grant open in the Spring of each academic year.

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Scholarship & grant requirements

Scholarship & Grant Requirements

Student Scholarship	Student Grant
1500	3500
(maximum $1500)	(maximum $3500)
Applications due in May	Applications due in May
The COSMA Student Scholarship will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student enrolled full-time at a COSMA-accredited program, in high-academic standing (minimum 3.5 GPA), that demonstrates a dedication to improving sport management education. The COSMA Student Scholarship is a one-time, up to $1500 scholarship allotment intended to offset tuition, fees, or supplies related to attaining a degree. Scholarship applicants will be required to complete a 500-word statement on the impact they plan to have on sport management. Future career aspirations, volunteer opportunities, and innovative ideas are just some of the many topics Scholarship applicants can address. Statements should include information regarding how the COSMA Student Scholarship will contribute to student's impact on sport management industry.	The COSMA Student Grant will be awarded annually to a graduate student enrolled full-time at a COSMA-accredited program, in high-academic standing (minimum 3.5 GPA), that demonstrates a dedication to improving sport management education through scholarly research. The COSMA Student Grant is a one-time, up to $3500 grant allotment intended to offset tuition, fees, or supplies related to attaining a degree. The student awarded the COSMA Student Grant will be required to present a research paper at the COSMA Conference in the academic year the grant is awarded. All COSMA Conference travel, hotel, and fees will be covered in addition to the value of the grant. Grant applicants will be required to submit a summary of their intended research, justification of budgetary needs, and anticipated timeline of study. Example grant documents can be found at this link.

2025 COSMA Student Scholarship & Grant Recipients

Scholarship Recipient
Andrew Batista
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Class of 2026 (Bachelors)

Scholarship Recipient
Nyla Brandao
Louisiana State University
Class of 2026 (Bachelors)

Scholarship Recipient
Natalee Hoyt
Liberty University
Class of 2026 (Bachelors)

Scholarship Recipient
Shelby Rae Keel
Elon University
Class of 2026 (Bachelors)

Grant Recipient
Bailey Lis
Troy University
Class of 2026 (Doctoral)

2024 COSMA Student Scholarship & Grant Recipients

Grant Recipient
Bob Hoffman
Troy University
Class of 2024 (Doctoral)

Grant Recipient
Kayla Martinez
University of Louisville
Class of 2025 (Doctoral)

Scholarship Recipient
Dari Sakhanova
Slippery Rock University
Class of 2026 (Bachelors)

Grant Recipient
Marek Taškár
Troy University
Class of 2025 (Masters)

Scholarship Recipient
Lauren Winslow
Elon University
Class of 2027 (Bachelors)

2023 COSMA Student Scholarship & Grant Recipients

Grant Recipient
Kelsi Ann Dickens
Troy University
Class of 2023 (Doctoral)

Scholarship Recipient
Brianna Grasso
University of Tampa
Class of 2025 (Bachelors)

Scholarship Recipient
Blake Grembowitz
University of Tampa
Class of 2025 (Bachelors)

Grant Recipient
Karina Jolly
Troy University
Class of 2024 (Doctoral)

Scholarship Recipient
Hebert Lima
University of Tampa
Class of 2024 (Bachelors)

2022 COSMA Student Scholarship & Grant Recipients

Grant Recipient
Michael Clemons
University of Louisville
Class of 2024 (Doctoral)

Scholarship Recipient
Gabrielle Cossette
Troy University
Class of 2023 (Bachelors)

Scholarship Recipient
Sadie Doss
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Class of 2023 (Bachelors)

Scholarship Recipient
Bruna Gebaili Sampaio
Liberty University
Class of 2024 (Bachelors)

Grant Recipient
Rachel Silverman
Troy University
Class of 2024 (Doctoral)

2021 COSMA Student Scholarship & Grant Recipients

Scholarship Recipient
Raymond Bruno
Lasell University
Class of 2022 (Bachelors)

Scholarship Recipient
Kayla Carr
York College of Pennsylvania
Class of 2023 (Bachelors)

Scholarship Recipient
Oluwatobiloba Durojaiye
Winthrop University
Class of 2021 (Bachelors)

Scholarship Recipient
Eleni Feggulis
Kutztown University
Class of 2022 (Bachelors)

Grant Recipient
Ehren Green
University of Louisville
Class of 2022 (Doctorate)

Scholarship Recipient
Ryan Ireland
Ohio University
Class of 2022 (Masters)

2020 COSMA Student Scholarship & Grant Recipients

Scholarship Recipient
Kacie Shea
Saint Leo University
Class of 2021 (Bachelors)

Grant Recipient
Christopher Choice
Northeastern University
Class of 2020 (Masters)

Grant Recipient
Jessica Murfree
University of Louisville
Class of 2021 (Doctorate)

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