The Larry Cain Memorial Scholarship

Student Award

Criteria for Eligibility:

  1. Full time student, attending a four-year college, having completed at least two years of study.
  2. Must be majoring in physical education.
  3. Must show evidence of leadership.
  4. Must include one letter of recommendation and one letter of application.
  5. May be awarded this scholarship a maximum of one time.

One student and one professional scholarship will be awarded in 2019. The two recipients will be recognized at the WHPE Convention. The scholarship includes a one year membership to WHPE, convention dues, and one nights lodging at convention.

To apply, students should mail the following to Karen Cain, 3742 Skyview Dr., Janesville, WI, 53546.

  1. A maximum one page (double spaced) letter of application answering the following question: What do you want to achieve through this WHPE membership and convention attendance?
  2. A resume including the following:
    1. name
    2. home address
    3. home phone number
    4. school phone number
    5. email address
    6. name of your college or university
    7. major(s), minor(s)
    8. overall GPA
    9. major GPA
    10. expected graduation date
    11. leadership roles
    12. related experience (including conferences, volunteer experience, workshops, committees, etc)
  3. One letter of recommendation
  4. Application deadline is October 1, 2019

Professional Award

Criteria for Eligibility:

  1. Currently teaching physical education.
  2. Must be professionally involved and show evidence of leadership.
  3. Must include two letters of recommendation.
  4. May be awarded this scholarship a maximum of one time.

One student and one professional scholarship will be awarded in 2019. The two recipients will be recognized at the WHPE Convention. The scholarship includes a one year membership to WHPE, convention dues, and one nights lodging at convention.

To apply, applicants should mail the following to Karen Cain, 3742 Skyview Dr., Janesville, WI, 53546.

  1. A maximum one page (double spaced) letter of application answering the following question: What do you want to achieve through this WHPE membership and convention attendance?
  2. A current professional resume including the following:
    1. teaching certification
    2. teaching experience
    3. education
    4. leadership roles
    5. related experience (including conferences, volunteer experience, workshops, committees, etc)
    6. Two letters of recommendation
    7. Application deadline is October 1, 2019