Tom Martin Scholarship Endowment in Sport and Recreation Management

An endowed scholarship established with an endeavor created by the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management in memory of Dr. Tom Martin, JMU Men’s Soccer Head Coach from 1986 to 2014 and a lecturer in the Hart School. Faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and colleagues of the late Dr. Tom Martin were encouraged to make charitable gifts in support of the endeavor. This scholarship is non-renewable.

The scholarship will provide funds annually to one non student-athlete majoring in Sport and Recreation Management who maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Award recipients can be undergraduate or graduate students and must demonstrate leadership and involvement in the program. The scholarships are non-renewable and preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The selection of the Martin Scholar will be made at the discretion of the Director of the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management in collaboration with the Hart School Scholarship Selection Committee and in accordance with the University’s guidelines for awarding scholarships.