2018
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
Blaise Taylor - Football
Female Winner
Haley Clark - Basketball
Male Semi-Finalists
Justin Zhang - Tennis
Leroy (Jevon) Carter - Basketball
Female Semi-Finalists
Samantha Kokoska - Soccer
Simone Charley - Track/Soccer
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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