Scholarships
A variety of scholarship opportunities are available on a competitive basis to students in the Department of Kinesiology. The University of Rhode Island Foundation administers three scholarships that are specifically available to students majoring in the Department of Kinesiology. These funds can help students majoring in their term bills and other related expenses.
Andrew Rotelli Scholarship is available for students seeking a career in Sports Physiology or Physical Therapy. Students must be graduates of Bishop Hendricken High School and have financial need. Recipients are selected by the Kinesiology Department in conjunction with the Student Financial Aid Office. Application Form
Dr. Dorothy Massey Scholarship is awarded to female URI students currently enrolled in the Department of Kinesiology who shows financial need. Application Form
Dr. James Reid Scholarship is available for any graduate student currently enrolled in the master’s degree program in Kinesiology. Criteria include: high academic achievement and strong commitment to, and active involvement in your field of study. Application Form
Henry H. Mackal Scholarship: Income from endowment for a scholarship awarded annually to provide assistance to undergraduate students with financial need majoring in engineering, mathematics, natural sciences, or physical education.
Lt. Charles Yaghoobian Jr. ’65 Memorial Scholarship: Income from endowment available to a student with financial need, with first preference to residents of Blackstone Valley, RI., majoring in physical education, and second preference to residents of Blackstone Valley regardless of major.
For more information about Department of Kinesiology scholarship opportunities, contact the Department Chair, Dr. Deborah Riebe (debriebe@uri.edu) or Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Lori Ciccomascolo (Lecicco@uri.edu).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kinesiology Graduate Research Night
Every year, the Department of Kinesiology hosts a graduate research night CLICK HERE to learn more
URI Kinesiology - Service Learning
Adaptive physical education program uses ocean as classroom CLICK HERE to learn more
Kinesiology in the News
Kinesiology is a broad field encompassing all facets of human movement. CLICK HERE to learn more
Summer 2012
Please note the following courses will be offered during Summer Session 2012: KIN334 (session 1), KIN335(session 1), KIN123(session 2), KIN123(session 3), KIN275(session3), and KIN585
HSS Living and Learning Community
HSS Living and Learning Community
in Butterfield Hall
is a great opportunity for Kinesiology students
to network with each other
during their first year
on campus.
