Arthur Ashe
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.
Male Sport Winners
Reaching New Heights, Lyle Yost, 2023 Male Winner
Male Sport Finalists
JoVoni Johnson-McCray
Taj Salawu
Elijah Green
Kobe Brown
Braelen Bridges
Reis Thomas
Micaylon Moore
Chase Griffin
Alvaro Alonso-Sanchez
Female Sport Winners
Dogged Determination, Camber Hayes, 2023 Female Winner
Female Sport Finalists
Julie Kouijzer
Ashley Linares
Kelly Ryono
Stella Wiesemann
Kristin Boos
Sydni Black
Lauren DeVaney
Madesyn Ronquillio
Kaira Brown
More 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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