Jay P. Gilchrist Student Employee Scholarship
About University Recreation & Wellness
University Recreation & Wellness (RecWell) enriches the educational experience and encourages personal growth by inspiring the University of Maryland community to be active and live well. Operating 4 indoor recreation facilities and multiple outdoor spaces on campus, RecWell serves more than 2,500 students and members every day. RecWell offers group fitness classes, personal training, student-led sport clubs, intramural sports leagues and tournaments, outdoor adventure trips, bike shop services, challenge course programs, an 18-hole golf course, swimming lessons, a children’s summer day camp, and more. We believe being physically active is a crucial component of success in and out of the classroom, and we are dedicated to creating a culture of wellness where all members of the university community thrive.
About the Jay P. Gilchrist Student Employee Scholarship
The Jay P. Gilchrist Student Employee Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance in the amount of $500 for tuition and books to two (2) undergraduate student employees who uphold the mission statement in their work with University Recreation & Wellness.
The scholarship fund is named after Jay P. Gilchrist, who served as the director of University Recreation & Wellness for over 30 years. During his tenure, Jay made an indelible mark on the University of Maryland campus community. Under Jay’s leadership, campus recreation became a cornerstone of student life, fostering a culture of wellness, inclusion, and student success. Jay’s dedication spearheaded the creation of innovative recreational facilities and spaces, expanded programming opportunities to cater to diverse student interests, and implemented several initiatives that enriched the educational experience and inspired the campus community to be active and live well. RecWell became, and is currently, the largest student employer on campus, which is largely attributed to the vision Jay had for student employee development where every student thrives.
This scholarship honors Jay's legacy and his commitment to student success.
How to Apply
Please visit the University Recreation and Wellness website for more information about eligibility and application information. For any questions about the Jay P. Gilchrist Student Employee Scholarship Fund, please contact Alex Franklin (alexf@umd.edu) the Coordinator for Student Personnel & Training.
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