The Mary Lampe Scholarship is awarded to professionals, including undergraduate and full-time graduate students in good standing with MNAHPERD in their quest to enhance professional/educational endeavors. Mary Lampe taught at the University of Minnesota in the days before Title IX. She coached the women’s golf "team". In the 1960’s Mary, then President of MNAHPERD and also the President of the American Lung Association of Minnesota, testified before the United States Senate in the Title IX hearing about the discrimination against women in sports. She promoted healthy active lifestyles for all as well as fairness in participation and opportunities throughout her life.
Application/Nomination Form [pdf]
Criteria:
- Applicant must be a member of MNAHPERD in good standing.
- Nominee must indicate in writing the professional scholarly endeavor for which the finances will be used.
- Results of the experience shall be presented the following year at the annual state conference.
Scholarship amount: $250-$500
