Arthur Ashe Jr.
The EDU Ledger sponsors the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Awards to honor students 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.
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Male Winner
Research with a Purpose, Male Sports Scholar of the Year
Female Winner
Community Counts, Female Sport Scholar of the Year
Male Finalists
Cameron Brown - University of California, Merced, Basketball
Blaise Threatt - Weber State University, Basketball
Dylan Williams - Georgia State University, Soccer
Female Finalists
Emma Malabuyo - University of California, Los Angeles, Gymnastics
Marissa Mastracco - Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Soccer
Kiki Rice - UCLA, Basketball
Male Semi-Finalists
Josele Ballester - Arizona State University, Golf
Cameron Brown - University of California, Merced, Basketball
Christian Francisco - Rice University, Football
Quinshon Judkins - The Ohio State University, Football
Mawuli Nevis - Wabash College, Wrestling
Jami Schlueter - University of Washington, Track/Cross Country
Blaise Threatt - Weber State University, Basketball
Dylan Williams - Georgia State University, Soccer
Female Semi-Finalists
Ginger Berry - Holy Cross, Rowing
Sheryah Gavel - Southern University and A&M College, Soccer
Brooklyn Holt - North Carolina State University, Soccer
Chia-Yu Hsieh - University of Washington, Golf
Emma Malabuyo - University of California, Los Angeles, Gymnastics
Marissa Mastracco - Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Soccer
Kiki Rice - UCLA, Basketball
Madison Scott - University of Mississippi, Basketball
Autumn Wilson - University of Georgia, Track/Cross Country
Great futures don’t happen by accident—they happen because someone invests. Consider sponsoring to help us honor their achievements at the anticipated 2027 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award Ceremony. Step forward with us and be part of something powerful, transformative, and unforgettable.
Ashe Sponsorship OpportunitiesMore 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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