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Diverse: Issues In Higher Education sponsors the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Awards to honor students of color who have excelled in the classroom as well as on the athletic field. Inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe, Jr.'s commitment to education as well as his love for the game of tennis, U.S. colleges and universities are invited to participate in this annual awards program by nominating their outstanding sports scholars. In addition to their athletic ability and academic performance, Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars demonstrate a commitment to community service and student leadership.
Male Sport Winners
Russell Wilson - football
School: North Carolina State University
Year: 2011
Major: Master's of Arts in Libral Studies
Male Sport Finalists
Kenneth Avila - Basketball
School: Northwestern University
Year: 2011
Major: Economics
Darius Law - basketball
School: UNC Charlotte
Year: 2011
Major: null
Arvind Badhey - basketball
School: Brooklyn College
Year: 2011
Major: Biology & Philosophy
Kofi Sarkodie - soccer
School: University of Akron
Year: 2011
Major: Biology
Kenan Wang - basketball
School: United States Naval Academy
Year: 2011
Major: Electrical Engineering
Nyasha Mauchaza - golf
School: Towson University
Year: 2011
Major: Finance
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Denarius McGhee - football
School: Montana State University
Year: 2011
Major: Business Management
Robert Griffin, III - football
School: Baylor University
Year: 2011
Major: Political Science
Terrance Ganaway - football
School: Baylor University
Year: 2011
Major: General Studies
Ryan Bartholomew - football
School: Syracuse University
Year: 2011
Major: Health and Exercise Science
Female Sport Winners
Shanice Howard - gymnastics
School: San Jose State University
Year: 2011
Major: Kinesiology
Female Sport Finalists
Jamila McKinnis - volleyball
School: Stillman College
Year: 2011
Major: Biology
Brittany Tyree - basketball
School: Ohio University
Year: 2011
Major: Communication Studies
Sasha-Kay Matthias - basketball
School: Texas A&M University
Year: 2011
Major: Special Education
Grace Murray - softball
School: UCLA
Year: 2011
Major: Psychology (Education Minor)
Kendra McCall - softball
School: UNC Charlotte
Year: 2011
Major: Elementary Education
Lucy Quintana - soccer
School: Baylor University
Year: 2011
Major: Health Science Studies/Pre-Dental
Jadtrl Heard - soccer
School: Alcorn State University
Year: 2011
Major: Applied Science/Radiation Technology
Sydnee Mack - golf
School: Hampton University
Year: 2011
Major: Public Relations
Brittany Strachan - basketball
School: North Carolina State University
Year: 2011
Major: Computer Science
Dymond Simon - basketball
School: Arizona State University
Year: 2011
Major: Master's Liberal Studies
More About This Program:
As the name denotes, the annual Ashe edition is part of the magazine’s quarter-century legacy of recognizing young, outstanding minority men and women who have distinguished themselves in their academic and athletic pursuits.
In addition to their athletic ability, students named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5, be at least a sophomore academically and be active on their campuses or in their communities.
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