2012
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
Victor Olayemi Ojeleye - Basketball
Female Winner
Chelsea Tanille Garcia - Softball
Male Semi-Finalists
Jeremy T. Perry - Football
Emmanuel Chinedum Acho - Football
Kevin A Deherrera - Tennis
Darrell Luis Carroll - Basketball
Zane Samuel Tharakan - Soccer
Tiago Reichert - Soccer
Miguel Pineda - Gymnastics
Guy Kubi - Tennis
Mustafa Chopan - Soccer
Female Semi-Finalists
Krista Thi Lopez - Baseball
Bridget Sanchez - Track/Cross Country
Beth Lynn West - Soccer
Iman T Kennedy - Volleyball
Altrese A. Hawkins - Volleyball
Miranda Simone Wilson - Track/Cross Country
Catherine W Chan - Swimming and Diving
Karissa Garcia - Soccer
Jamila S. McKinnis - Volleyball
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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