This is a $2500 scholarship in honor of Carl Nelson, ATC. Carl worked at Colby College from 1959- 93, serving students as an athletic trainer, associate professor and director of health services throughout his career. Nelson cared for Olympians in 1972, 1976 and 1980 winter games. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1986. 

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Criteria: To be eligible for consideration an applicant shall meet each of the following qualifications:

1. The applicant must be a student member of the MATA and NATA District one for at least one year.

2. The applicant must distinguish her/himself academically with an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0 based on a maximum 4.0 system or its equivalent.

3. An unofficial copy of the student transcript must be emailed to: mataawards@gmail.com.  Please include the student's name in the Subject Line.

4. Applicant should email a current resume or curriculum vitae to mataawards@gmail.com.  Please include the applicant's name in the Subject Line.

5. The applicant must have completed a minimum of two years of committed service as an athletic training student at her/his institution.

6. The applicant must signify her/his intention to continue academic work to a baccalaureate degree as a full­ time, undergraduate student and have been judged capable of this by her/his Athletic Training (AT) Program Director.

7. The applicant must show a willingness to learn, be dedicated to the athletic training profession, maintain a strong work ethic, and display a good sense of humor.

8. The applicant must conduct her/himself in a manner that brings credit to her/himself, to her/his institution, and to intercollegiate athletics.

9. The applicant must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI).  This can be obtained HERE.

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Nominating Instructions

• Each AT Program Director may submit no more than one nomination.

• Two sections must be completed:

The ATS Scholarship Application (LINK)

The ATE Program Director Evaluation Form (LINK)

• A transcript must be emailed to mataawards@gmail.com once you have completed the Student Application. Please put the Student's Name in the Subject Line

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QUESTIONS?

Paul Culina

mataawards@gmail.com