LOGAN, Utah— A male student-athlete from Utah State University’s cross country/track & field team has been honored with one of the 21 postgraduate scholarships presented by the NCAA for fall sports competitors.
Being the sixth Aggie to receive this scholarship since 2000, he joins a prestigious list including Maurice Jenkins (men’s track & field, 2001-02), Tylee Newman-Skinner (women’s track & field, 2017-18), Kashley Carter (women’s cross country, 2018-19), Chase Nelson (football, 2020-21), and James Withers (men’s track & field, 2016-19).
This distinguished student-athlete will be granted a one-time scholarship of $10,000 by the NCAA Postgraduate Committee. These scholarships, totaling 126 annually, are awarded to individuals who have excelled both academically and athletically and have completed their undergraduate studies.
Upon completing a master’s degree in kinesiology at Utah State, he intends to pursue physical therapy school in 2025 with the assistance of this scholarship.
Hailing from Shelley, Idaho, he boasts a remarkable record as a four-time Mountain West Scholar Athlete, a three-time Academic All-Mountain West honoree, and a member of two USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams for Cross Country in 2020 and 2022.
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About the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
The NCAA offers a maximum of 126 postgraduate scholarships annually to student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in academics and athletics and are in their final year of intercollegiate competition.
These one-time scholarships of $10,000 are awarded three times a year corresponding to the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons. Each season, there are 21 scholarships available for men and 21 for women to pursue graduate studies in accredited programs.
Former student-athletes who have earned an undergraduate degree from an NCAA member school are eligible for nomination by their respective schools for an NCAA graduate degree scholarship, regardless of when they completed their undergraduate studies.
Established in 1964, the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship aims to encourage graduate education by recognizing the Association’s most accomplished student-athletes who have participated in NCAA championship and/or emerging sports. The selection process considers athletic and academic achievements, campus involvement, community service, volunteer activities, and leadership qualities, ensuring a fair evaluation for all nominees.
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