Dear New England ACSM Member:
The New England Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine
is proud to announce that applications for the 2012 Student Scholarships are now
being accepted. Applications will be accepted through May 15, 2012, and all
students in the New England region are eligible for these scholarships. These
scholarships are designed to highlight professional and academic excellence in
undergraduate, masters and doctoral degree candidates in our region. In addition,
there’s also a student minority scholarship, an undergraduate research
scholarship and the Donna Murphy Service Scholarship. Please encourage
students at your college/university to apply for these scholarships.
The criteria for these scholarships are outlined on the attached documents.
Scholarship winners will receive an award of $250 to $1000 and will be recognized
at the annual meeting in November.
Please note that the NEACSM Cover Form, which is attached, must accompany
all applications. In addition, completed applications must be received in the
NEACSM Office by May 15, 2012. Incomplete or late applications will not be
considered. Applications may also be obtained at www.neacsm.org.
Please take this opportunity to help recognize your exceptional students and
highlight our future leaders.
Yours in education,
Peter Latchman, EdD.
Committee Chair
NEACSM offers the following four student scholarships:
Undergraduate Scholarship ($250.00)
Undergraduate Research Experience Grants ($250.00)
Mark Connolly Memorial Masters Scholarship ($500.00)
David N. Camaione Doctoral Scholarship ($1000.00)
Lawrence E. Armstrong Minority Scholarship ($500.00)
Donna Murphy Service Scholarship ($1000.00)
Although each scholarship has specific requirements, all scholarships require the applicant to:
- be a current NEACSM member.
- be enrolled in an accredited college/university within the New England Chapter.
- be majoring in the areas of clinical or basic exercise science or sports medicine.
- demonstrate academic excellence of 3.3/4.0 scale in undergraduate or graduate studies.
- have professional/work experience and be professionally involved.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: MAY 15, 2012
Questions should be directed to:
Peter Latchman, EdD.
203-392-6081 phone
203-392-6093 fax
latchmanp1@southernct.edu
Additional information and/or application materials can be obtained from:
NEACSM Office
100 Grand Street
New Britain, CT 06050
Phone: (860) 224-5888
Fax: (860) 224-5889
neacsm@thocc.org
Send all application materials postmarked by May 15, 2012 to:
NEACSM Office
100 Grand Street
New Britain, CT 06050
Phone: (860) 224-5888
Fax: (860) 224-5889
Announcement of the Awards: Presentation of the awards will be made at the 2012 New England
Regional Chapter Meeting (November 8th – 9th at the Providence Convention Center, Providence, RI)
ACSM New England Regional Chapter
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
This is to announce the availability of a $250 scholarship award to recognize
outstanding Undergraduate students in NEACSM in the areas of Exercise Science,
Sports Medicine, or a related field.
Purpose of the Award: To support and encourage professional involvement and academic
excellence in undergraduate students in the New England Region.
Amount of the Award: The winner will receive an award of $250.
Announcement of the Award: Presentation of the award will be made at the 2012 New
England Regional Chapter Meeting (November 8th-9th, 2012 at the Providence
Convention Center, Providence, RI)
To be eligible for this award, students must meet the following requirements:
A. The student must be a NEACSM member.
B. The individual must be enrolled in an accredited college/university within the New England
Chapter.
C. The student must be an undergraduate student majoring in the areas of clinical or basic exercise
science or sports medicine.
D. Demonstrated academic excellence of 3.3/4.0 scale in undergraduate studies.
E. The application should include the following:
 Official transcripts
 Two letters of recommendation.
 Official NEACSM Cover Sheet (See NEACSM website or contact the NEACSM Chapter
Office)
 Cover letter highlighting academic and professional accomplishments.
 Curriculum Vitae
F. The complete original award application plus six copies must be received in the NEACSM office
by May 15, 2012.
Determination of the Undergraduate Scholarship Award is based on the following:
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Academic excellence
Professional/Work experience and its relationship to professional development for a career in
exercise science, sports medicine, or a related field.
Professional activities including professional memberships, workshop/conference attendance,
and professional service.
Poster or Free Communication presentation at the current NEACSM Annual Meeting.
Guidelines for the Student Research Grant Award can be obtained from:
NEACSM Office, 100 Grand St., New Britain, CT 06050
Tel.: (860) 224-5888
Fax: (860) 224-5889
E-mail: neacsm@thocc.org
Web site: www.neacsm.org
NEACSM Undergraduate Research Experience Grants to support under-represented
institutions with regard to research in the sport sciences.
The intent of these awards is to encourage research on the undergraduate level for students at institutions that
have a strong emphasis on teaching but do not have the resources to support research endeavors. The emphasis
of these awards is to encourage and promote the research experience itself, with less focus on the scope of the
project. Students eligible to receive these grants must be currently enrolled at non-tier 1 research institutions*. The
call for proposals will be made once annually and applications will be accepted for consideration April 2012 by the
NEACSM chapter Honor Awards Committee. Up to three grants will be awarded ($250 each). Recipients of the
awards are required to present their work in the Free Communications session of the Annual NEACSM Chapter fall
meeting when it is completed.
* The Center for Measuring University Performance produces an annual ranking of research universities (institutions with at least $20 million in
federal research expenditures) measured across nine factors.
The proposal should include the following:
1. Cover letter (one page) to include:
Project title and student’s name and contact information: Preferred Mailing Address, Phone, Preferred
Phone (if different), and Preferred Email Address.
a. Faculty Research Advisor information: Preferred Mailing Address, Phone, Preferred Phone (if different),
and Preferred Email Address.
b. Narrative statement of how this project will benefit the student in terms of learning about the process of
research and exercise science.
2. Research Plan: up to six pages, (Tables/Graphics may be included) to include:
a. Specific Aims and Research Hypotheses (not to exceed ½ page)
b. Background (Literature review) and Significance (not to exceed 2 pages)
c. Study Design (not to exceed ½ page)
d. Study Site and Subjects (one paragraph)
Protocol (Study Measures, Instruments, Data Collection and Analysis, Timetable; not to exceed 2
pages)
e. References (not included in 6 page limit)
3. Budget (one page) to include:
a. Equipment, Supplies
b. Other funds that may be supporting this project.
4. Letter(s) of Support from supervising Research Advisor(s)
5. Signed Statement:
I certify that the statements herein are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree to
accept full responsibility for the scientific conduct of the project, to comply with all University or College terms
and conditions, including approval by the Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) or
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC) to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state
mandates. In addition, I agree to present the results of my project at the fall NEACSM conference when my
project is completed. I agree to acknowledge the “NEACSM Undergraduate Research Experience” in any
publication or presentation of the results or findings from my URE Award.
Principal Investigator Signature:____________________________________________________
Applications should be sent to: NEACSM Office, 100 Grand Street, New Britain, CT 06050,
ATTN: Dino Costanzo and should be received no later than May 15th 2012.
ACSM New England Regional Chapter
Mark Connolly Memorial
MASTERS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
This is to announce the availability of a $500 scholarship award to recognize
outstanding Master Level Graduate Students in NEACSM in the areas of Exercise
Science, Sports Medicine, or a related field.
Purpose of the Award: To support and encourage professional involvement and academic
excellence in Masters students in the New England Region.
Amount of the Award: The winner will receive an award of $500.
Announcement of the Award: Presentation of the award will be made at the 2012 New
England Regional Chapter Meeting (November 8th - 9th, 2012 at the Providence
Convention Center, Providence, RI)
To be eligible for this award, students must meet the following requirements:
A. The student must be a NEACSM member.
B. The individual must be enrolled in an accredited college/university within the New England
Chapter.
C. The student must be a Masters level student majoring in the areas of clinical or basic exercise
science or sports medicine.
D. Demonstrated academic excellence of 3.3/4.0 scale in graduate studies.
E. The application should include the following:
 Official transcripts
 Two letters of recommendation.
 Official NEACSM Cover Sheet (See NEACSM website or contact the NEACSM Office)
 Cover letter highlighting academic and professional accomplishments.
 Curriculum Vitae
F. The complete original award application plus six copies must be received in the NEACSM office
by May 15, 2012.
Determination of the Masters Scholarship Award is based on the following:
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Academic excellence
Professional/Work experience and its relationship to professional development for a career in
exercise science, sports medicine, or a related field.
Professional activities including professional memberships, workshop/conference attendance,
and professional service.
Special emphasis is placed on presentations at professional meeting, and publication of peerreviewed abstracts and manuscripts.
Guidelines for the Student Research Grant Award can be obtained from:
NEACSM Office, 100 Grand St., New Britain, CT 06050
Tel.: (860) 224-5888
Fax: (860) 224-5889
E-mail: neacsm@thocc.org
Web site: www.neacsm.org
ACSM New England Regional Chapter
David N. Camaione
DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
This is to announce the availability of a $1000 scholarship award to recognize
outstanding Doctoral Level Graduate Students in NEACSM in the areas of Exercise
Science, Sports Medicine, or a related field.
Purpose of the Award: To support and encourage professional development and academic
excellence in Doctoral students in the New England Region.
Amount of the Award: The winner will receive an award of $1000.
Announcement of the Award: Presentation of the award will be made at the 2012 New
England Regional Chapter Meeting (November 8th - 9th, 2012 at the Providence
Convention Center, Providence, RI)
To be eligible for this award, students must meet the following requirements:
A. The student must be a NEACSM member.
B. The individual must be enrolled in an accredited college/university within the New England
Chapter.
C. The student must be a Doctoral level student majoring in the areas of clinical or basic exercise
science or sports medicine.
D. Demonstrated academic excellence of 3.3/4.0 scale in graduate studies.
E. The application should include the following:
 Official transcripts
 Two letters of recommendation.
 Official NEACSM Cover Sheet (See NEACSM website or contact the NEACSM Office)
 Cover letter highlighting academic and professional accomplishments.
 Curriculum Vitae
F. The complete original award application plus six copies must be received in the NEACSM office
by May 15, 2012.
Determination of the Doctoral Scholarship Award is based on the following:
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Academic excellence
Professional/Work experience and its relationship to professional development for a career in
exercise science, sports medicine, or a related field.
Professional activities including professional memberships, workshop/conference attendance,
and professional service.
Special emphasis is placed on Free Communication Presentations at professional meeting, and
publication of peer-reviewed abstracts and manuscripts.
Further consideration is given to students demonstrating skills in Grantsmanship.
Guidelines for the Student Research Grant Award can be obtained from:
NEACSM Office, 100 Grand St., New Britain, CT 06050
Tel.: (860) 224-5888
Fax: (860) 224-5889
E-mail: neacsm@thocc.org
Web site: www.neacsm.org
ACSM New England Regional Chapter
MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
This is to announce the availability of a $500 scholarship award to recognize
outstanding undergraduate and graduate Minority Students in NEACSM in the areas of
Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, or a related field.
Purpose of the Award:
To support and encourage professional development and academic excellence
in Minority students in the New England Region.
Amount of the Award:
The winner will receive an award of $500.
Announcement of the Award: Presentation of the award will be made at the 2012 New England Regional
Chapter Meeting (November 8th-9th, 2012 at the Providence Convention Center, Providence, RI)
To be eligible for this award, students must meet the following requirements:
A. The candidate must qualify as a minority according to the guidelines attached to this
announcement.
B. The student must be a NEACSM member.
C. The individual must be enrolled in an accredited college/university within the New England
Chapter.
D. The student must be an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in the areas of clinical or basic
exercise science or sports medicine.
E. Demonstrated academic excellence of 3.3/4.0 scale in graduate studies.
F. The application should include the following:
 Official transcripts
 Minimum of two letters of recommendation.
 Official NEACSM Cover Sheet (See NEACSM website or contact the NEACSM Office)
 Cover letter not to exceed one page highlighting the candidate’s career goals, brief summary of
credentials, and justification of why the candidate should be considered for this award.
 Curriculum Vitae
G. The complete original award application plus six copies must be received in the NEACSM office
by May 15, 2012.
Determination of the Minority Scholarship Award is based on the following:
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Academic excellence
Professional/Work experience and its relationship to professional development for a career in
exercise science, sports medicine, or a related field.
Professional activities including professional memberships, workshop/conference attendance,
and professional service.
Further consideration will be given for presentations at professional meeting, and publication
of peer-reviewed abstracts and manuscripts.
Guidelines for the Student Research Grant Award can be obtained from:
NEACSM Office, 100 Grand St., New Britain, CT 06050
Tel.: (860) 224-5888
Fax: (860) 224-5889
E-mail: neacsm@thocc.org
Web site: www.neacsm.org
Determination of Minority Status for
the NEACSM Minority Scholarship
Award
Definition of Minority
A minority refers to any person who is a citizen of the United States or
a permanent resident who is American Indian or Alaskan Native;
Asian; Black or African American; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific
Islander or is Hispanic or Latino. Such individuals should have at least
25% (i.e., one grandparent) of non-Caucasian ancestry.
The various groupings are defined as follows:
Native American: all individuals with origins in any of the original
peoples of North America and who maintain cultural identification
through tribal affiliation or community recognition, as well as original
peoples of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands.
Asian: all people having origin in any of the original peoples of China,
Japan, Korea, eastern Asia, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent,
or the Pacific Islands.
Black or African American: includes people from Africa, the West
Indies and islands in the Caribbean.
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: individuals from Hawaii or
from any other pacific island.
Hispanic or Latino: all people having Puerto Rican or Mexican origins
or all people of Cuba, Central and South America, and others of
Spanish cultures regardless of race.
New England Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine
Donna Murphy Service Scholarship
Background and History:
Donna Murphy was a longtime friend and colleague to many of the NEACSM membership. Donna
served for over a decade as the NEACSM Processing Coordinator where she earned a reputation for
service excellence and dedication to the mission of the chapter. Donna’s passing in December, 2011
inspired the NEACSM leadership to create the Donna Murphy Service Scholarship, which resides within
the David N. Camaione Fund. The individuals selected by NEACSM to craft the award and serve as the
initial Selection Committee included: David Camaione, John Castellani, Dino Costanzo, Peter Latchman,
Mary Murphy, Linda Pescatello, Jaci Van Heest and Stella Volpe, all of whom knew Donna well
personally and professionally.
Purpose of Award:
The Donna Murphy Service Scholarship recognizes an outstanding student who demonstrates
extraordinary and sustained service to a genuine and worthy cause, broadly defined herein.
Characteristics such as engagement, citizenship, resourcefulness, and scholarship are considered essential
qualities of the students being considered for the award.
Eligibility:
All candidates being considered for the Donna Murphy Service Scholarship will meet all of the following
minimum qualifications:
 Student member in good standing of the NEACSM at the time of application
 Actively matriculated in an accredited New England college or university in a curriculum
consistent and aligned to the mission of the ACSM (e.g., exercise science, sports medicine,
nutrition, biology, physiology or related field)
 Demonstration of academic excellence, specifically, earning an undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0
and/or graduate GPA of 3.5/4.0
 Demonstration of extraordinary and sustained service to a worthy cause consistent with the
mission of the NEACSM.
Application Process:
Announcement of the Donna Murphy Service Scholarship will be made to the NEACSM membership
with the general call for applications for the NEACM student scholarships to be due on or around May
15th of each year. Special mention will be made to the Donna Murphy Service Scholarship during the
inaugural year to highlight the introduction of this award. Applications will include the following:
 Completed application form (attached)
 Two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals who are intimately familiar with the
student’s work. These two letters may be from two (2) university faculty OR one (1) from
university faculty and one (1) from a professional in the community
 Essay that provides a critical reflection of the extraordinary service activity(ies) qualifying the
candidate for consideration
 Official college/university transcripts
Selection Process:
All completed applications will be distributed to the Selection Committee for review and ranking. The
Selection Committee will consist of at least four (4) past and/or present high standing members of
NEACSM and one (1) community member designated by the Murphy family. It is expected that each of
the committee members will serve a minimum of two years with a staggered rotation/replacement to
insure institutional memory of the award and the associated qualities of Donna Murphy. Applications
will be reviewed and ranked based on the eligibility requirements noted above. One student will be
selected, determined by the general consensus of the Selection Committee. Should a worthy candidate be
identified, the Donna Murphy Service Scholarship Selection Committee will advance their
recommendation to the NEACSM Awards Committee Chair for confirmation, who will subsequently
move to have the candidate accepted by the NEACSM Executive Committee for final endorsement.
Should the advancement not be endorsed by the NEACSM Awards Committee Chair and/or the
NEACSM Executive Committee for reasonable cause, the Donna Murphy Service Scholarship Selection
Committee will reconvene to determine if another candidate is worthy of the award. If no candidate is
deemed worthy to receive the scholarship by the Selection Committee, the Donna Murphy Service
Scholarship will not be awarded that year.
Presentation:
The Donna Murphy Service Scholarship will be presented annually at the NEACSM Fall Meeting by a
member of the Donna Murphy Service Scholarship Selection Committee. It is expected that the award be
presented in the same venue as the other NEACSM student scholarships (e.g., presentation of plaque and
check in a highly profiled session that includes the NEACSM general membership), however, special
consideration is requested to highlight the Donna Murphy Service Scholarship in a unique manner in its
inaugural year (e.g., Clarkson Keynote Lecture).
Monetary value: $1,000.00
New England Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine
Donna Murphy Service Scholarship
Application
Background and History:
Donna Murphy was a longtime friend and colleague to many of the NEACSM membership. Donna
served for over a decade as the NEACSM Processing Coordinator where she earned a reputation for
service excellence. Donna’s passing in December, 2011 inspired the NEACSM leadership to create the
Donna Murphy Service Scholarship which resides within the David N. Camaione Fund.
Purpose of Award:
The Donna Murphy Service Scholarship recognizes an outstanding student who demonstrates
extraordinary and sustained service to a genuine and worthy cause, broadly defined herein.
Characteristics such as engagement, citizenship, resourcefulness, and scholarship are considered essential
qualities of the students being considered for the award.
Eligibility:
All candidates being considered for the Donna Murphy Service Scholarship will meet all of the following
minimum qualifications:
 Student member in good standing of the NEACSM at the time of application
 Actively matriculated in an accredited New England college or university in a curriculum
consistent and aligned to the mission of the ACSM (e.g., exercise science, sports medicine,
nutrition, biology, physiology or related field)
 Demonstration of academic excellence, specifically, earning an undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0
and/or graduate GPA of 3.5/4.0
 Completed application form (below)
 Two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals who are intimately familiar with the
student’s work. These two letters may be from two (2) university faculty OR one (1) from
university faculty and one (1) from a professional in the community
 Essay that provides a critical reflection of the service activities qualifying the candidate for
consideration
 Official college/university transcripts
Monetary value: $1,000.00
Instructions:
Complete the attached Candidate Information Form and send it with your official college/university
transcripts in a signed and sealed envelope (undergraduate and graduate, if applicable) and letters of
recommendation by May 15, 2012 to:
NEACSM Office
100 Grand Street
New Britain, CT 06050
ATTN: Dino Costanzo
Candidate Information Form
Name:
Email Address:
Address:
Telephone:
College/University Enrolled:
Major:
Contact information of faculty providing letter of recommendation (name, e-mail address,
work address and telephone number):
Contact information of second individual providing letter of recommendation (name, e-mail
address, work address and telephone number):
List below your specific service activity(ies), a brief description of the activity (ies) and the
dates you have been involved with the activity(ies):
Please attach a critical, self-reflective essay (500 words or less) describing why you should
be considered for this award.
NEACSM COVER SHEET
FOR SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD APPLICATIONS
This form is to accompany all applications for NEACSM scholarships and
awards.
Applicant’s Name:
Mailing Address:
City:
Telephone:
FAX:
Email:
State:
 Yes
 No
NEACSM Membership #: __________
 Yes
 No
ACSM Membership #: _____________
Is the Applicant a member of NEACSM?
Is the Applicant a member of ACSM?
College/University:
Academic Year:
Area of Study:
Zip:
GPA:
Advisor:
List the NEACSM meetings attended in the previous three years. Presentations should be listed on
submitted Curriculum Vitae.
Year:
Location of Meeting:
Year:
Location of Meeting:
Year:
Location of Meeting:
List the National ACSM meetings attended in the previous three years.
Presentations should be listed on submitted Curriculum Vitae.
Year:
Location of Meeting:
Year:
Location of Meeting:
Year:
Location of Meeting:
Has the applicant authored or co-authored a peer-reviewed manuscript?
 No
 Yes – list on submitted Curriculum Vitae
Has the applicant authored or co-authored a peer-reviewed abstract?
 No
 Yes – list on submitted Curriculum Vitae
Indicate the Scholarship or Award that candidate is applying for:
 Undergraduate Scholarship
 David Camaione Doctoral Scholarship
 Mark Connolly Memorial
 NEACSM Minority Scholarship
Masters Scholarship
*Complete section below.
NEACSM Minority Scholarship applicants are to identify their minority affiliation from the following:
 Native American
 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
 Asian
 Hispanic Latino
 Black or African American