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 have closed.
2026 coSMA Student scholarship & grant application - closed
Scholarship & grant requirements
Scholarship & Grant Requirements
Student Scholarship |
Student Grant |
1500 |
3500 |
(maximum $1500) |
(maximum $3500) |
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. |
2026 COSMA Student Scholarship & Grant Recipients
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Grant Recipient
Courtney Carter Troy University Class of 2027 (Doctoral) |
Scholarship Recipient
Skylar Cook Elon University Class of 2028 (Bachelors) |
Scholarship Recipient
Savannah Janzen Liberty University Class of 2029 (Bachelors) |
Scholarship Recipient
Jordan Johnson Slippery Rock University Class of 2029 (Bachelors) |
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Grant Recipient
Yagya Pokhrel Troy University Class of 2026 (Masters) |
Scholarship Recipient
Lily Rosenberg Elon University Class of 2028 (Bachelors) |
Scholarship Recipient
London Waters Louisiana State University Class of 2028 (Bachelors) |
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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