Marty Nothstein Scholarship 2023

For Student Athletes

The Marty Nothstein Scholarship for Student Athletes provides $1,000 in financial assistance to student-athletes with exceptional talent and dedication to their sport. This scholarship is a testament to Marty Nothstein’s commitment and  passion for athletics.

Scholarship Overview

Marty Nothstein is an Olympic gold medalist and the greatest track cyclist in the history of the United States. He was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and raised in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania. Nothstein's dedication to his sport and community serves as the inspiration for this scholarship. The scholarship is open to all student-athletes in the United States that are enrolled in a high school or university. The scholarship provides financial assistance to help student-athletes pursue their athletic dreams while furthering their education.

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Criteria

The scholarship is available to all current student-athletes at universities in the United States and high school student-athletes who are planning to pursue a college degree.

The scholarship will be awarded based on an essay competition. The winner will be chosen based on a creative essay of no more than 1,000 words that answers the following prompt:

“Describe a challenge that student-athletes face and propose a new business idea that would benefit the well-being or success of student-athletes in that area.”

Amount

One time award of $1,000

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is October 15, 2023.

Winner Announced

The winner for the scholarship will be announced November 15, 2023.

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How to Apply

Applicant should email their response to the essay question “Describe a challenge that student-athletes face and propose a new business idea that would benefit the well-being or success of student-athletes in that area.” in Word Doc format to [email protected].

Along with the essay, please provide the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • Email Address
  • Name of High School and Graduation Date
  • The University that you are currently enrolled in.
  • Personal Bio
  • GPA