2014
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.
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Male Winner
Ishaq Pitt - Basketball
John Urschel - Football
Female Winner
Marvellous Iheukwumere - Track/Cross Country
Michelle Ikoma - Gymnastics
Male Semi-Finalists
Jeremy Towns - Football
Jonathan Coleman - Football
Dorian Hairston - Baseball
Hau\’oli Kaniaupio Kikaha - Football
Marcus Paige - Basketball
Kevin Junior Ware - Basketball
Justin Bullock - Track/Cross Country
Iosua Siliva - Football
Jordan Hibbert - Soccer
Deterrian Shackleford - Football
Shavon O’Day Shields - Basketball
Lance Gray - Track/ Cross Country
Paul Pitts III - Football
Female Semi-Finalists
Kierra Smith - Track/Cross Country
Kastine Evans - Basketball
Tia Gibbs - Basketball
Carlotta Pham - Track/Cross Country
Louise van den Heuvel - Track/Cross Country
Deja Mann - Basketball
Sarah Means - Tennis
Jessica Glennie - Rowing
Shanteona Keys - Basketball
Maritza Hayes - Soccer
Elisha Hande - Tennis
Glory Zhou - Tennis
Terae Sweeting - Volleyball
Ashlee Guay - Basketball
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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