INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Andrew Simmons, a four-year letterman and SEC scorer, has been announced as a winner of an NCAA postgraduate scholarship, the association announced on Wednesday.
Simmons, along with 41 others across all three divisions, has been awarded $10,000 for demonstrating academic achievements, athletic excellence and leadership within their communities.
The Georgia native has been a staple on the SEC Academic Honor Roll since 2023 and was named a CSCAA All-American since 2022. Coupled with his success in the classroom, Simmons has been a staple in the Auburn community since arriving on the Plains.
A reliable hand at Mercy Medical Clinic, Simmons performs various tasks, helping the staff throughout the year. Simmons native can also be found at the Big House Foundation of Alabama, as well as Habitat for Humanity. Simmons has also launched campaigns for the East Alabama Food Bank and helped out at a Hispanic Health Event in Lee County.
About the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Each year, the NCAA awards 126 postgraduate scholarships to student-athletes who have completed their final year of athletics competition. The scholarships are distributed three times annually — in the fall, winter and spring — providing 21 scholarships each to men and women per season. The award is a one-time, nonrenewable scholarship intended to support graduate study at an accredited institution.
Established in 1964, the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship program promotes and encourages graduate education by recognizing the Association's most accomplished student-athletes. The program evaluates candidates on their athletic and academic achievements, campus involvement, community service and leadership. An equitable selection process ensures that all nominees, regardless of sport, division, gender or race, are considered fairly.