Arthur Ashe Jr.
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 Winner
Faith, Family and Community, Darius Robinson, 2024 Male Winner
Female Winner
Forward Motion, Olivia Womack, 2024 Female Winner
Male Sport Finalists
Jacori Teemer, Wrestling
Myles Collins, Track/Cross Country
Chase Griffin, Football
Clifford Omoruyi, Basketball
Ashton Gillotte, Football
Dillon Jones, Basketball
Marcus Caldeira, Soccer
Tyler Williamson, Crew
Job Trahan, Track/Cross Country
Female Sport Finalists
Elizabeth Cruz, Soccer
Natasha Kim, Soccer
Ana Morett, Tennis
Jaqueline Azevedo, Waterpolo
Charlisse Leger-Walker, Basketball
Gabi Albiero, Swimming & Diving
McKenzie Long, Track/Cross Country
Vanessa Deniz, Gymnastics
Madison Scott, Basketball
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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