Pat Riepma Postgrad Scholarship Information

The Pat Riepma Postgraduate Scholarship is awarded in honor of former Northwood University Athletic Director and head football coach Pat Riepma who passed away July 14, 2015 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Pat spent over 21 years at Northwood and was the all-time winningest coach in football history as well as the long time Athletic Director. While his achievements on the field and on behalf of the athletic department are impressive, Pat will be forever remembered for the person he was. Pat was a passionate, spiritual man who inspired thousands of people even before he became sick. While Pat is gone, his mantra of "Go MAD"- Go Make a Difference, will live on.

The post-graduate scholarships are two grants of $5,000 each presented annually to a male and female student-athlete for post-graduate studies.
The applicant must graduate by the end of the academic year or by the end of the summer of the academic year application is made and must have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average.
The applicant must have competed in a GLIAC sponsored sport for at least three years.
Nomination form completed by an academic professor who is familiar with the student-athlete's program of study.
Nomination form completed by the head coach of the athlete's team.
The student-athlete's resume and information form. Resumes should be no longer than one page and include athletic and academic awards, leadership activities, community service and work experience if any.
An unofficial academic transcript.
A letter of recommendation from the student-athlete's coach
An additional letter of recommendation from the Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Director, or the Senior Woman Administrator
A letter of recommendation from an academic professor who is familiar with the student-athlete's program of study, senior work, and academic achievement.

NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
All materials should be submitted to the Commissioner, Kris Dunbar, at kdunbar@gliac.org
Note: all three form submissions will have a receipt sent to the person who answered the form, please attach those to your email to the commissioner as well. If you are having issues with attaching those forms, please let us know in your submission email and we will be able to resolve the matter.

Faculty Nomination Form

Student Athlete Information Form

Coach Recommendation Form

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