2015
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
Sai Tummala - Basketball
Female Winner
Krystal Rivers - Volleyball
Male Semi-Finalists
Paul Pitts III - Football
Dorian Hairston - Baseball
Igor Braga - Tennis
Edwin Rogers - Football
Paul Stewart - Track/Cross Country
Michael Salguero - Track/Cross Country
Suleiman Thomas - Soccer
Caylin Moore - Football
Ezra Baeli-Wang - Fencing
Felipe Da Silva - Soccer
Brian Barney - Track/Cross Country
Lance Gray - Track/Cross Country
Luis Ochoa Ramirez - Soccer
Isaiah Johnson - Football
Female Semi-Finalists
Nandini Mehta - Soccer
Averee Fields - Basketball
Alexis Cooper - Softball
Katelyn Trevino - Gymnastics
Victoria Fubara - Soccer
Michael Macchiavello - Wrestling
Kristin Aloi - Gymanstics
Nicole Bardaji - Volleyball
Kiera Bulluck - Track/Cross Country
Brittney Reid - Track/Cross Country
Lina Padegimaite - Tennis
Jessica Glennie - Crew
Bethany Andrews - Dance
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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