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2009 Ronald W. Hyatt Undergraduate Scholarship
in
Exercise & Sport Science
The
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(Application and Endorsement forms are at the bottom of the page.)
Named in honor of one of Carolina’s “Priceless Gems”, this
merit-based scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding
undergraduate Exercise & Sport Science major.
Dr. Ronald W. Hyatt,
was a
professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science (EXSS).
He served this great University with distinction for over 40
years. A native of Latta, S. C., Dr. Hyatt earned degrees from
Furman University (BS), and UNC-Chapel Hill (MA and PhD). Prior
to coming to Chapel Hill in 1966, he coached, taught and directed
intramural programs at the high school and collegiate levels in
both South Carolina and North Carolina. Dr. Hyatt became the
intramural sports director and assistant professor of physical
education at UNC-Chapel Hill in 1966, and began touching the lives
of thousands of Carolina students.
“Doc Hyatt” served two terms as president of the North Carolina
Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education and Dance, and
one term as president of the Southern District of the American
Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Dance. Nine different
organizations presented him with over 25 different honors and
awards. Dr. Hyatt had over 75 publications, including the text
book, “The Organization and Administration of Intramural Sports”,
and chapters in seven other books. Dr. Hyatt led
commencement and University Day events as UNC-CH’s Faculty Marshal
from 1993 to 2003, and he served as Director of The Program for
Public Policy in Sport at UNC-Chapel Hill. His professional areas
of interest were many and included: professional preparation in
teacher education, history of physical education and sport, the
literature of sport, and the history of the Olympics. His keen
interest in and historical knowledge of physical education and
sport was substantial and recognized by many, as well as his
poetry. He was most proud of the fact that during his career he
taught students at all levels from elementary school through the
collegiate level. His honors were numerous and prestigious. They
included over the C. Knox Massey Award for Distinguished
Service from UNC, the EXSS Excellence in Undergraduate
Teaching Award, and the “Carolina Priceless Gem” award
from the UNC Athletic Department, in 2000, 2002, and 2005,
respectively. Dr. Hyatt was the 2004 recipient of the highest
civilian honor that can be granted in the state of North Carolina,
“The Order of the Long Leaf Pine”.
The Ronald W. Hyatt Scholarship, was created and made possible
by donations from friends, colleagues, former students, and the
family of Dr. Hyatt. The scholarship of $2500, for the 2009-2010
academic year, will be awarded at the annual EXSS Carl Blyth
Lecture. (Spring 2009)
The Ronald W. Hyatt Undergraduate Scholarship
in
Exercise & Sport
Science
ELIGIBILITY: All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
At the time of application, all candidates must:
·
Be
full-time Exercise and Sport Science student.
·
Must be a
US citizen.
·
Be a
declared EXSS major with academic status of a junior and on schedule to
complete the degree during the 2009-2010 academic year.
·
Have
completed at least 27 credit hours at UNC-Chapel Hill.
·
Have
completed at least 2 EXSS core courses (EXSS 101, 175, 181, 273, 276, 376,
380, 385) and completed at least 1 additional EXSS course (core or
non-core). Applicants must have earned a grade of “B” or higher in each
of the three classes.
·
Have earned
a minimum of a 3.6 cumulative GPA at UNC-Chapel Hill.
APPLICATION:
Applications accepted between January 1
– February 4, 2009
·
Two letters of recommendation from
EXSS faculty
·
A brief essay (maximum of 500 typed words, Times Roman
font-size 12) explaining why you are deserving of this award.
Include your short and long-term personal and professional goals;
awards or honors you have received; and a description of
participation in extracurricular activities compatible with the
mission of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science:
“... to discover, create, and promote knowledge of human movement
to improve the quality of life of individuals and society.”
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Optional - A current résumé if it provides additional information
not already provided in the application
Submit application materials to:
Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz
Professor and Chair
Department of
Exercise and Sport Science
CB# 8700, 209 Fetzer
Gymnasium
SELECTION PROCESS:
A committee of a minimum of 7 individuals, including
representatives from the EXSS faculty, EXSS alumni group, and the
Hyatt family will review applications. Finalists may be invited
to a brief interview prior to the committee making a final
selection. The winner will be formally announced at the Carl
Blyth Lecture to be held during the spring 2009 semester. The
scholarship awardee is expected to be present at the Blyth
Lecture, and must be enrolled as a full time EXSS major at the
time the award dispersed in August 2009.
Application and Endorsement Forms
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