Help us empower the next generation of athletic trainers.
SCHOLARSHIPS | COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT | SPORTS HEALTHCARE EDUCATION
The National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association Foundation
Our mission is to support the future of athletic training by empowering physically active communities, investing in scholarships and advancing sports healthcare through advocacy, education, and research.
OUR IMPACT
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SCHOLARSHIPS
We aim to cultivate the next generation of talented, dedicated and diverse athletic trainers by providing resources, educational opportunities, and financial aid to pursue their goals in the field.
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HEALTHCARE
Ensuring the health and well-being of both individuals and communities is at the core of the NBATA Foundation’s mission. We strive to strengthen overall human welfare, enhancing the quality of care in underserved communities, and inspire philanthropic investment and impact in the world of sports medicine and beyond.
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POSITIVE CHANGE
The NBATA Foundation recognizes the profound influence that basketball has on local communities and society. We firmly believe in harnessing this influence to address critical social issues, contribute to local development, fund social justice initiatives, and support equal rights and opportunities.
HELP IMPACT THE NEXT GENERATION OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS
The Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1989 by Dick Vandervoort's wife, Concetta, after his tragic accidental death. The Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship Fund has been awarding scholarships to deserving student athletic trainers for over 20 years.
VANDERVOORT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
RICHARD VANDERVOORT SCHOLARSHIP
MEET ADRIANA
“My goal is to work in high-level collegiate athletics, where I can help elevate the visibility and value of athletic trainers in healthcare and travel across the country.”
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
RICHARD VANDERVOORT SCHOLARSHIP
MEET COLIN
“As an international student and former student-athlete, my journey in athletic training is deeply rooted in my lifelong connection to sports. Competing at a high level game me firsthand insight into the demands athletes face, fueling my passion for sports medicine and injury prevention. My goal is to work in a professional sports environment where I can help athletes perform at their best while prioritizing their health and longevity.”
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION