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Scholarships and Awards

Any student-athlete who is interested or believes he/she would be a viable candidate for any of the following Scholarships or Awards should inquire with his/her C.P.I.A. counselor at least two weeks prior to the posted institution due dates.

Title/DateInstitution Due DateCriteria
NCAA Division I Degree-Completion Award - TUITION, FEES, & $500.00 BOOK ALLOWANCE 15-Sep-09Within 30 semester hours of undergraduate degree; received athletics related financial aid; entering at least the sixth year of post-secondary education; exhausted institutional eligibility for athletics-related financial aid.
COSIDA - Academic All-America Teams15-Sep-09Men's Soccer - SA must be a starter or important reserve with a mininum 3.3 GPA; must have participated in at least 50% of the team's games; must have completed one full calendar year at nominating institution.
COSIDA - Academic All-America Teams15-Sep-09Women's Soccer - SA must be a starter or important reserve with a mininum 3.3 GPA; must have participated in at least 50% of the team's games; must have completed one full calendar year at nominating institution.
COSIDA - Academic All-America Teams22-Sep-09Football - SA must be a starter or important reserve with a mininum 3.3 GPA; must have participated in at least 50% of the team's games; must have completed one full calendar year at nominating institution.
COSIDA - Academic All-America Teams22-Sep-09Women's Volleyball - SA must be a starter or important reserve with a mininum 3.3 GPA; must have participated in at least 50% of the team's games; must have completed one full calendar year at nominating institution.
NCAA Ethnic Minority & Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics - $6,000.0018-Nov-09Seeking admission or accepted into a sports administration or other graduate program that will assist applicant in obtaining a career in athletics; must not have begun any postgraduate studies; a U.S. Citizen; have performed with distinction as a student body member at their undergraduate institution.
Big East/Aeropostale Institutional Scholar-Athlete Scholarship16-Dec-09One male & one female per institution; minimum of senior standing; 3.0 GPA minimum; outstanding athletic performance; competed in Big East sponsored sport.
Big East/Aeropostale Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year Scholarship16-Dec-09One male & one female basketball SA per institution; minimum of junior standing; 3.0 GPA minimum; outstanding athletic performance.
Big East/Aeropostale Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year16-Dec-09One football SA; minimum of senior standing; 3.0 GPA minimum; outstanding athletic performance.
Big East/Aeropostale Scholar-Athlete of the Year 16-Dec-09From applicant pool of Institutional Scholar-Athlete nominees, Academic Affairs Committee will select one male & one female SA.
Big East/All-Academic Football Team Award 16-Dec-09Unlimited number of nominees; 3.0 GPA minimum through Fall term of academic year; completed minimum of two consecutive semesters or three quarters of academic work, with a total of 18 semester or 27 quarter credits, not including remedial courses.
Big East All-Academic Team Award 16-Dec-09Unlimited number of nominees; competed in Big East sponsored sport; earned a varsity letter; 3.0 minimum GPA; completed a minimum of two consecutive semesters or three quarters of academic work, with a total of 18 semester credits or 27 quarter credits, not including remedial courses.
COSIDA - Academic All-America Teams22-Dec-09Men's Basketball - SA must be a starter or important reserve with a mininum 3.3 GPA; must have participated in at least 50% of the team's games; must have completed one full calendar year at nominating institution.
COSIDA - Academic All-America Teams22-Dec-09Women's Basketball - SA must be a starter or important reserve with a mininum 3.3 GPA; must have participated in at least 50% of the team's games; must have completed one full calendar year at nominating institution.
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship - FALL SPORTS - $7,500.00 full time & $3,750.00 part time30-Dec-09Men's: Cross Country, Football, Soccer. Women's: Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer & Volleyball. In final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or not using any remaining eligibility; 3.2 GPA minimum; performed with distinction as a member of the varsity team in sport the SA is being nominated; intend to continue academic work in a graduate degree program; outstanding citizens & excellent role models for the institution & intercollegiate athletes as a whole.
NCAA - Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship - $24,000.0031-Dec-093.5 GPA minimum; competed in intercollegiate athletics as a member of a varsity team at an NCAA member institution; graduating senior or enrolled in graduate degree program; evidence of superior character & leadership; demonstrated that participation in athletics has been a positive influence on the nominee's personal & intellectual development; Only a FAR can make this nomination.
NCAA - Jim McKay Scholarship - $10,000.0014-Jan-10One male & one female SA; must have demonstrated aptitude & commitment to the sport's communication field & promises to be a future leader in the industry; must have the highest level of integrity, including truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, impartiality, fairness & public accountability with compassion. Only a FAR can make this nomination.
NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference16-Jan-09Two men & two women per institution; one nominee per NCAA-sponsored sports team; at least one male & one female nominee must be an ethnic minority or international SA.
N4A Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award23-Feb-09Completed three semesters or four quarters at nominating institution & passed 36 semester or 48 quarter hours; athletically eligible for current academic year; good academic standing; letter winner; one male & one female SA; Nominated by academic counselor.
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship - WINTER SPORTS - $7,500.00 full time & $3,750.00 part time2-Mar-10Men's: Basketball, Ice Hockey, Swimming & Diving, & Indoor Track & Field. Women's: Basketball, Ice Hockey, Swimming & Diving, & Indoor Track & Field. In final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or not using any remaining eligibility; 3.2 GPA minimum; performed with distinction as a member of a varsity team in sport the SA is being nominated; intend to continue academic work in a graduate degree program; outstanding citizens & excellent role models for the intitution & intercollegiate athletes as a whole.
UCONN - Kinsman Award 9-Mar-09One male & one female; well rounded development in academic achievement, athletic achievement, leadership, service, character, and overcoming adversity or perseverance. Nominated by academic counselor.
COSIDA - Academic All-America Teams7-Apr-09Baseball - SA must be a starter or important reserve with a mininum 3.3 GPA; must have participated in at least 50% of the team's games; pitchers must have a least 10.0 innings pitched; must have completed one full calendar year at nominating institution.
COSIDA - Academic All-America Teams7-Apr-09Softball - SA must be a starter or important reserve with a mininum 3.3 GPA; must have participated in at least 50% of the team's games; pitchers must have a least 10.0 innings pitched; must have completed one full calendar year at nominating institution.
Black Coaches & Administrators Ethnic Minority Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics - $2,500.0014-Apr-09Accepted into a sports-adminstration or related program; must be a minority.
COSIDA - Academic All-America Teams22-Apr-09Men's Track & Field/Cross Country - SA must be a starter or important reserve with a mininum 3.3 GPA; must have participated in at least 50% of the team's games; must have completed one full calendar year at nominating institution.
COSIDA - Academic All-America Teams22-Apr-09Women's Track & Field/Cross Country - SA must be a starter or important reserve with a mininum 3.3 GPA; must have participated in at least 50% of the team's games; must have completed one full calendar year at nominating institution.
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship-SPRING SPORTS - $7,500.00 full time & $3,750.00 part time27-Apr-10Men's: Baseball, Golf, Tennis, & Outdoor Track & Field. Women's: Lacrosse, Rowing, Softball, Tennis, & Outdoor Track & Field. In final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or not using any remaining eligibility; 3.2 GPA minimum; performed with distinction as a member of a varsity team in sport the SA is being nominated; intend to continue academic work in a graduate degree program; outstanding citizens & excellent role models for the institution & intercollegiate athletes as a whole.
NCAA Division I Degree-Completion Award - TUITION, FEES, & $400.00 BOOK ALLOWANCE 1-May-09Within 30 semester hours of undergraduate degree; received athletics related financial aid; entering at least the sixth year of post-secondary education; exhausted institutional eligibility for athletics-related financial aid.
NCAA Woman of the Year Award 1-May-09Earned a varsity letter in a NCAA-sponsored sport & competed during the last academic year; completed intercollegiate eligibility in her primary sport by the end of the spring season or received her degree prior to conclusion of the spring term; 2.5 GPA minimum.
Big East Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Awards1-May-09One SA from each Big East sponsored sport; 3.0 GPA minimum; established credentials & honors; earned athletic accolades for outstanding performance; demonstrated volunteer service to the community & institution; minimum junior standing.
Big East Team Academic Excellence Awards 15-May-09Submit team GPA for each Big East sponsored sport; calculations will be based on all squad members including redshirts & hardships, but not including permanent medical hardships.
NACDA John McLendon Memorial Minority Postgraduate Scholarship - $10,000.001-Jun-09Full-time status as a senior at time of nomination or an undergraduate degree with two years work experience preferably in athletics administration; 3.0 GPA minimum; official classification as a minority; intention to attend graduate school to earn a degree in athletics administration; involvement on the college/university or community level. Nomination form must be signed and approved by the student's academic advisor.
NCAA Sportmanship Award1-Jun-09Values of respect & integrity through a specific action ideally directed toward an opponent; values of respect & integrity in daily intercollegiate athletics; member of intercollegiate team during 2008/09 year; a team may be considered if extraordinary circumstances exist, otherwise only individuals are considered.
AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) Team Academic AwardUnknownVolleyball teams at high school or college level that have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 during the full academic year.
Big East Commissioner Michael Tranghese Scholarship NonePost-graduate leadership scholarship given to one SA.
      
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