(13 male and 13 female $10,000 awards; 1 male and 1 female $20,000 award)

• Competing in his/her last season of eligibility; or have completed his/her last season of eligibility, but still be within the five-year eligibility clock, as defined by the NCAA.
• Qualified for a varsity letter in at least two seasons of competition at an SEC institution.
• Has a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.20 on a 4.00 scale.
• Plans to enroll in graduate or professional school within five years of selection.
• Demonstrates qualities of leadership that bring credit to the student-athlete, his or her institution, intercollegiate athletics, and the goals and objectives of higher education.

(13 male and 13 female $7,500 awards; 1 male and 1 female $15,000 award)

• Competing in his/her last season of eligibility; or have completed his/her last season of eligibility, but still be within the five-year eligibility clock, as defined by the NCAA.
• Qualified for a varsity letter in at least two seasons of competition at an SEC institution.
• Has a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale.
• Plans to enroll in graduate or professional school within five years of selection.
• Demonstrates a commitment to serving others in the university, or other communities through participation in various service projects and activities

($10,000 to 13 ethnic minorities and 13 female college graduates)

• Final season of athletics eligibility or will not be using any remaining athletics eligibility
• Must have a 3.2+ GPA
• Applicants must be seeking admission to a graduate program that will assist in obtaining a career in intercollegiate athletics.
• Applicants may not have begun any postgraduate studies.
• Must be U.S. citizens.
• Applicants must have performed with distinction as a student body member at their institution.
• Outstanding citizens and excellent role models for the institution and intercollegiate athletics as a whole.
• Must have performed with distinction as a student body member at their respective undergraduate institution.

($10,000 - 3 times a year)

• Must achieve a 3.20 undergraduate GPA
• Must be nominated in final season of intercollegiate athletics and competition
• Must have performed with distinction as a member of the varsity team
• Intend to apply for graduate/professional school as a part- or full-time graduate student
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and is a good example to other student athletes

(1 male and 1 female $10,000 each)

• Demonstrate efforts in the communication field or have an interest beyond their major to make a contribution to sports communication
• Must have a 3.50 cumulative GPA
• Must have competed in intercollegiate athletics as a member of a varsity team at an NCAA Institution
• Be enrolled in graduate study or be a graduating senior
• Plans to enroll in graduate or professional school within 5 years of selection
• Ascribe to the highest levels of integrity, including the principles of truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, impartiality, fairness and public accountability

(8 - $10,000 awards)

• Meet the federal guidelines for definition as a minority
• Minimum grade point average of 3.2
• Be planning to pursue a postgraduate course of study in athletics administration within five years of receipt of the award
• Have demonstrated leadership qualities on a college/university or community level
• Candidate is a current full-time senior and plans to pursue a graduate degree in athletics administration; OR
• Candidate is currently enrolled in a full-time capacity in an athletics administration graduate program