Awards and Scholarships

Travel Award Eligibility Guidelines

The department of Health and Exercise Science makes available a limited amount of travel funding for outstanding HES undergraduate and graduate students making strong progress toward degree completion.

Eligibility and Guidelines

Must be fomally declared as a HES major
Must be in good academic standing and have an OU GPA of 3.00 or better
Must be enrolled during the semester in which they receive the award, excluding summer
The application must be submitted at least 30 days prior to travel
Eligible students can receive one travel award per academic year
Cannot be used to defray the cost of any study abroad program
Graduate Students may request up to $200 for any academic-related travel

To apply, complete the online application at least 30 days prior to your travel dates. You will receive a decision letter through eail no later than 14 days prior to your planned travel.

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Health and Exercise Science at (405) 325-5211 or email hesdept@ou.edu

Departmental Scholarships

All departmental scholarship applications must be received by Dr. Rebecca Larson by February 6, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Scholarships for Master's Students

G. Michael Simms Scholarship

The Department of Health and Exercise Science will award a $500 merit scholarship to the selected master's student who exhibits excellence in scholarship and significant contributions to the university, department, and profession.

Email application materials to rdlarson@ou.edu

Travis Beck Memorial Scholarship

The Travis Beck Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Dr. Beck and his service to the Department of Health and Exercise Science. Each year a $250 award is given to an eligible master's student currently enrolled in the Department of Health and Exercise Science. Students may apply for the award each year they are eligible and students may receive the award more than once.

Email application material to rdlarson@ou.edu

Scholarships for Doctoral Students

Helen Riddle Research Scholarship

This scholarship is to support innovative doctoral student research for candidates who have completed their General Examinations.

Email application material to rdlarson@ou.edu

Doctoral Scholarship Award

This scholarship is to recognize significant academic achievements for those enrolled in one of the department's doctoral programs.

Email application material to rdlarson@ou.edu

Travis Beck Memorial Scholarship

The Travis Beck Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Dr. Beck and his service to the Department of Health and Exercise Science. Each year a $1,000 award is given to an eligible doctoral student currently enrolled in the Department of Health and Exercise Science. Students may apply for the award each year they are eligible for, and students may receive the award more than once.

Email application material to rdlarson@ou.edu