Scholarships

VATA Student PRofessional Development Scholarship

The Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association (VATA) offers a one-time scholarship to two deserving student members to offset the costs of attending the VATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. The VATA will cover the cost of the conference and the hotel costs for Friday and Saturday night.

 Applications due annually by December 8th.

Tom Kuster Memorial Scholarship

This grant is available to a deserving student in the final year of their professional athletic training program within the Commonwealth of Virginia. This student should represent the ideals of Tom Kuster with leadership, integrity, professionalism, and compassion. This grant should be used to assist the recipient as they transition to practice (supplies, equipment, continuing education, etc.).

Applications are due by April 25th.

Details & application

Tom Jones Scholarship

This scholarship is open to a deserving student who has been admitted into and is in the process of entering their first year of a CAATE-accredited athletic training professional program within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Applications are due by April 25th.

Details & application

Scholarship & Grant Recipients

2025

Student Professional Development Scholarship

Caitlyn Sweet
Shenandoah University

I am a second-year dual Master of Athletic Training and Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, with minors in physiology, biology, and coaching, from Shenandoah University in May 2024. I am originally from Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, where my passion for the healthcare field first began. Over the past three semesters of clinical experiences in both disciplines, my passion for delivering exceptional, patient-centered care has grown exponentially. One of the most impactful lessons I have learned throughout my clinical rotations is the importance of tailoring care to each individual patient. As I continue to grow into my dual role as an athletic trainer and physical therapist, I aspire to apply the clinical knowledge I gain through experiences such as the VATA symposium to better serve my future athletes and patients.

Trilby Kite
Shenandoah University

I am from York, PA and currently a second year student in the Dual MSAT/DPT program at Shenandoah University. I have had a passion for Athletic Training since I was in high school and got to shadow my AT at Friday night football games. My career goals are to potentially work in a collegiate setting or to find ways to use my degree to help a diverse population of individuals reach their goals and return to doing what they love. This is my second VATA conference representing my university on the Quiz Bowl team and volunteering for the event. Fun fact about me: I have 6 siblings!

2024

College and University Scholarship Recipient

Julia Sarah Oliver, James Madison University

Professional Development Scholarship Recipient

Emi Reindle, George Mason University

Tom Kuster Memorial Grant

Danielle Cleveland, James Madison University

2023

College and University Scholarship Recipient

Greyson Daviau, Liberty University

Tom Kuster Memorial Grant Recipient

Greyson Daviau, Liberty University

VATA Tom Jones Scholarship Recipient

Tanner Wynne, University of Lynchburg

2021-2022

Tom Jones Scholarship

Carla Betancourt, University of Virginia

VATA Graduating AT Student Grant

Avery Rodriguez, Old Dominion University

2020-2021

VATA Graduating AT Student Grant

Briana Lawry, Old Dominion University

Tom Jones Scholarship

Elizabeth Walker, Chowan University

VATA Scholarship

Cade Watts, Shenandoah University

2019 - 2020

Professional Development Scholarship

Grace Mills, Liberty University

Tom Jones Scholarship

Abigain Poague, University of Lynchburg

2018 - 2019

Tom Jones Scholarship

Leanna Dolan, Bridgewater College

VATA Graduating AT Student Grant

Zack Maust, University of Lynchburg

​2016 - 2017

College/University Scholarship Winner

Victoria Fauntroy, George Mason University

High School Scholarship Winner

Kailyn Baker
High School: Monacan High School

University of Virginia

Professional Development Winner

Emma Hoffman, The College of William and Mary

​2015- 2016

College/University Scholarship Winner

Rachel Le, Lynchburg College

2014 - 2015

College/University Scholarship Winner

Christina "Tina" Vickers, Longwood University

High School Scholarship Winner

Erin Deloye

High School: Trinity Episcopal High School in Richmond, VA

Student Professional Development Scholarship Winner

Mackenzie Simmons, James Madison University

2013 - 2014

College/University Scholarship Winner

Carina Stern, Shenandoah University

Student Professional Development Scholarship Winner

Taylor Meier, Old Dominion University

2012 - 2013

College/University Scholarship Winner

Meghan Almarode, Lynchburg College

High School Scholarship Winner

Jessica Printz, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Student Professional Development Scholarship Winners

Bethany Druvenga, Old Dominion University

Kari Washburn, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

2010 - 2011

Bethany Chandler, George Mason University

2009 - 2010

Alex Thompson, Roanoke College

Troy Thornton, George Mason University

​2007 - 2008

Taylor Riedel, George Mason University

​Brittany Barnes, James Madison University

2005 - 2006

Matthew Norville, Longwood University

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