This scholarship was established in 1999 in memory of patricia (Trish) Lee Meek. Trish was a Special Olympics athlete, excelling in swimming. Trish influencedthe career of her mother, Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek. Because of Trish, Sherry has become an expert in the DAPE field and a strong advocate for people with disabilities. Sherry’s passion has assisted many students in their pursuit of teaching students with disabilities. The purpose of this award is to provide a scholarship to a full-time undergraduate student pursuing licensure in developmental adapted physical education (DAPE).
Application/Nomination Form [pdf]
Criteria:
- At least one-half of the DAPE licensure courses in respective approved Minnesota Board of Teaching DAPE licensure programs must be completed before applying for this scholarship.
- Recipients shall provide an itemized written financial report as well as a written summary of the benefits derived through this experience to the board of directors at the May meeting.
- Results of the experience will be presented the following year at the annual state conference.
Scholarship amount: $250-$500
