Dr. Harris Grants Support Student Athletes
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Dr. Austin Harris Grant for Student Athletes has announced its inaugural one-time scholarship opportunity for undergraduate students who demonstrate commitment to athletic and academic excellence. The program, founded by Austin Harris, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist, seeks to support student-athletes who balance rigorous college coursework with competitive sports.
The Dr. Austin Harris Grant for Student Athletes, a private scholarship initiative launched in 2026, provides a one-time financial award to undergraduate student-athletes who exemplify academic responsibility and athletic commitment. The program's core mission is to support disciplined individuals who strive for excellence in sports, education, and community life.
Eligible applicants must be currently enrolled as undergraduate students at accredited colleges or universities and must be actively involved in a college-level sport or on a defined path to pursue a career in athletics. They must also maintain satisfactory academic standing. The application process requires a completed application, academic transcript, letter of recommendation, and a 500-750 word essay. The essay prompt asks students to describe how their experiences as student-athletes have shaped their character and influenced their aspirations, how the grant will assist their goals, and what they hope to contribute to their community.
The application deadline is January 15, 2027, and the winner will be announced on February 15, 2027. The initiative reflects the broader professional and philanthropic interests of Austin Harris, MD, who is the owner and Medical Director of NeuroRelief Ketamine & Infusion Therapy in Sherman Oaks, Calif. Harris has extensive experience in cardiac, thoracic, general, and pediatric anesthesiology, and he is a certified anesthesiologist from the American Board of Anesthesiology and the National Board of Echocardiography in Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography.
Harris's background includes pro bono work with veterans and involvement in psychedelic therapy and integration. He completed the Psychedelic Therapy & Integration Certificate Program at Fluence in 2024. His dedication to holistic care and community support informs the creation of the Dr. Austin Harris Grant for Student Athletes, which aims to honor students who pursue excellence in multiple areas of life.
The program's application process requires a completed application, academic transcript, letter of recommendation, and a 500-750 word essay. The essay prompt asks students to describe how their experiences as student-athletes have shaped their character and influenced their aspirations, how the grant will assist their goals, and what they hope to contribute to their community. The application deadline is January 15, 2027, and the winner will be announced on February 15, 2027.
Austin Harris, MD, recognizes the discipline and resilience required to balance collegiate athletics with rigorous coursework. Through the Dr. Austin Harris Grant for Student Athletes, he seeks to support students who exemplify determination, leadership, and service. The program emphasizes that financial barriers should not prevent talented student-athletes from reaching their full potential.