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Awards and Scholarships

(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