Scholarship AWARDS

The scholarship award program has been developed to provide professionals employed at in-state institutions financial assistance in attending state, regional, and national workshops and conferences. This program provides the state association opportunities to offer recognition to those professionals who excel within the MIRSA and NIRSA as well as their individual institution.

The intent of this program is to provide professionals and students with opportunities for personal and professional growth through their involvement in the MIRSA and NIRSA organizations.

Scholarship AWARDS 

Applications for MIRSA Scholarships are now open! Please apply for your desired scholarship below.

Dr. Tom R. Jones Scholarship AWARD

This is presented to the MIRSA member who demonstrates outstanding leadership and service in the MIRSA and to recreational sports in the state of Michigan. The award is named in honor of Dr. Tom R. Jones, long-time Director of Campus Recreation at Central Michigan University, for his contributions and service to the field of recreational sports during his career.

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Dr. Michael J. Stevenson scholarship AWARD

This is presented annually to a MIRSA member who demonstrates outstanding service and has made a significant contribution to the MIRSA and to recreational sports in the state of Michigan during the past year. The award is named in honor of Dr. Michael J. Stevenson, long-time Director of Recreational Sports at the University of Michigan, for exemplifying outstanding service to the field of recreational sports during his career.

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Robert W. England Student scholarship AWARD

This is presented annually to the student who demonstrates outstanding leadership and service in the MIRSA and to recreational sports in the state of Michigan. This student has shown dedication to pursuing a career in campus recreation and making a commitment to the MIRSA. The award is named in honor of Robert W. England, long-time Director of Recreation and Intramurals at Eastern Michigan University, for his support and advocacy for students.

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