Wes Bair Scholarship for the School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Wesley D. Bair received his bachelors degree in 1955 and masters degree in 1960 in physical education (teacher education) from ISU. He was inducted into the ISU Athletic Hall of Fame for his football achievements. Bair received his doctorate in 1969 from the University of Arkansas. Candidates for this scholarship must have a cumulative GPA of at leat 3.0/4.0; provide evidence of extracurricular, volunteer or community service involvement that demonstrates leadership potential; provide two letters of recommendation by faculty members; major in kinesiology and recreation; and be a junior with 55 or more hours or a senior with 85 or more hours. Candidates who are awarded this scholarship during their junior year will automatically receive the scholarship again during their senior year provided they remain in good standing and in compliance with the guidelines. Assets of this endowment are invested in the ISU Enndowment Investment Pool. The Wes Bair Scholarship for the School of Kinesiology and Recreation was established in 2018 through an estate commitment. Wesley D. Bair received his bachelors degree in 1955 and masters degree in 1960 in physical education teacher education from ISU. He was inducted into the ISU Athletic Hall of Fame for his football achievements. Bair received his doctorate in 1969 from the University of Arkansas. Candidates for this scholarship must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 and provide evidence of extracurricular, volunteer or community service involvement that demonstrates leadership potential.