2021
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
D’Eriq King - Fooball
Female Winner
Mariah White - Basketball
Male Semi-Finalists
Tyler Williams - Baseball
Jeronimo Valdepena - Soccer
Shea Pitts - Football
Andre Mintze - Football
Adrian Martinez - Football
Paolo Marciano - Soccer
Kamaka Hepa - Basketball
Daniel Do - Track and Cross Country
Samuel Cudjoe - Golf
Female Semi-Finalists
Chanel Thomas - Soccer
Macy Somoskey - Golf
Savanna Ly-Nguyen - Tennis
Alisha Lau - Golf
Britt Larson-Jackson - Equestrian
Touri Holmes - Bowling
Lena Greene - Gymnastics
Jessica Drop - Track and Field
Riley Agerbeek - Water Polo
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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