2011
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 Winner
Russell Wilson - Football
Female Winner
Shanice Howard - Gymnastics
Male Semi-Finalists
Kenneth Avila - Baseball
Darius Law - Basketball
Arvind Badhey - Basketball
Kofi Sarkodie - Soccer
Kenan Wang - Basketball
Nyasha Mauchaza - Golf
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Denarius McGhee - Football
Robert Griffin, III - Football
Terrance Ganaway - Football
Ryan Bartholomew - Football
Female Semi-Finalists
Jamila McKinnis - Volleyball
Brittany Tyree - Basketball
Sasha-Kay Matthias - Basketball
Grace Murray - Softball
Kendra McCall - Softball
Lucy Quintana - Soccer
Jadtrl Heard - Soccer
Sydnee Mack - Golf
Brittany Strachan - Basketball
Dymond Simon - Basketball
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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