Sports Scholar of the Year Finalists
FAIRFAX, VA (April 14, 2026) — The EDU Ledger will release its annual Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars special report edition on June 4, 2026.
The edition is part of our decades-long tradition of recognizing outstanding young men and women who have distinguished themselves in their academic, athletic, and civic pursuits.
In addition to their athletic ability, those named 2026 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars have maintained at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, are at least sophomores academically, and participate in community service. With over 900 scholar-athletes nominated, one male and one female athlete will be selected as Sports Scholar of the Year.
The Top 10 men (in alphabetical order) are:
Rodrigo Alves, North Carolina Central University, Tennis
Julian Beban, College of the Holy Cross, Soccer
Nick Bostic, The College of Wooster, Football
Omari Bryson, Voorhees University, Basketball
