The NCAA, ACC, Clemson University, and various other organizations administer a variety of scholarships, internships, and leadership/development opportunities that student-athletes have the chance to apply for. Listed below is information about such awards including: criteria for nomination, organization sponsoring award, and deadlines. Each award has been categorized based on the type of opportunity: Postgraduate Scholarships/Opportunities, Academic Awards, Athletic/Academic Awards, Service and Leadership Awards, and Athletic Department Awards.
Postgraduate Scholarships/Opportunities
ACC Futures Program (Internship)
– Woman or ethnic minority with an undergraduate degree or scheduled to graduate– Academic distinction– Varsity letterwinner– Intent to enter athletic administration or television profession– Participation in campus and community activities– April deadline
ACC Weaver-James Corrigan Postgraduate Scholarship
– One-time $5000 postgraduate scholarship* Candidate must plan to attend graduate school* Minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0* Participant in final season of eligibility* Excellent athletic, leadership, and academic achievements* Late-January deadline
– One-time $5000 postgraduate scholarship
* Candidate must plan to attend graduate school* Minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0* Participant in final season of eligibility* Excellent athletic, leadership, and academic achievements* Late-January deadline
NACDA Annual John McLendon Memorial Minority Postgraduate Scholarship
– One-time $10,000 postgraduate scholarship* Senior level minority student (Black – not of Hispanic origin, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native)* Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0* Pursuing a postgraduate degree in athletic administration* Mid-January deadline
– One-time $10,000 postgraduate scholarship
* Senior level minority student (Black – not of Hispanic origin, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native)* Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0* Pursuing a postgraduate degree in athletic administration* Mid-January deadline
NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Programs’ Postgraduate Scholarships for Career in Athletics
– One-time $6000 postgraduate scholarship* Seeking to enter a sports related graduate program* Ethnic minority or woman* US citizen* Performed with distinction as a student-body member* Involvement in extracurricular activities, course work, commitment to a career in athletics, and promise for success will be considered* Mid-December deadline
– One-time $6000 postgraduate scholarship
* Seeking to enter a sports related graduate program* Ethnic minority or woman* US citizen* Performed with distinction as a student-body member* Involvement in extracurricular activities, course work, commitment to a career in athletics, and promise for success will be considered* Mid-December deadline
NCAA Internship Program
– One year paid internship at the NCAA office in Indianapolis, IN– College graduate interested in pursuing a career in college athletic administration– Mid-December deadline
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
– One-time $7500 postgraduate scholarship* Minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0* Excellent athletic, leadership, and academic achievements* Participant in final season of eligibility*Mid-December (Fall Sports), Mid-May (Winter Sports), Mid-June (Spring Sports) Deadline
– One-time $7500 postgraduate scholarship
* Minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0* Excellent athletic, leadership, and academic achievements* Participant in final season of eligibility*Mid-December (Fall Sports), Mid-May (Winter Sports), Mid-June (Spring Sports) Deadline
NCAA Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program
– One-time $21,500 postgraduate scholarship* Senior in final year of athletic eligibility* Minimum GPA 3.5/4.0* Show good character, leadership, and citizenship* Mid-January deadline
– One-time $21,500 postgraduate scholarship
* Senior in final year of athletic eligibility* Minimum GPA 3.5/4.0* Show good character, leadership, and citizenship* Mid-January deadline
Academic Awards
ACC- All Academic Team
– 3.0 Semester GPA– 3.0 Cumulative GPA– Nomination only; nominees are not guaranteed to be named to All-Academic Team– Late- January (Fall Sports); Early-June (Winter & Spring Sports)
ACC Honor Roll
– 3.0 Average GPA for fall and spring semester (academic year)– Late-July deadline– Inform sports information department of recipients
ACC Scholastic Award
– Top male & female participant in final season of eligibility with highest cumulative GPA– Mid-May deadline– Inform John Seketa of recipients
Clemson University Honor Roll
– 3.0 Average for semester– Run at end of semester– Inform sports information department of recipients
The Freedom Forum-NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship
– One time $300 scholarship* Sports Journalism student* Current full-time junior* Mid-December deadline
– One time $300 scholarship
* Sports Journalism student* Current full-time junior* Mid-December deadline
Susan Delony Student Academic Achievement Award
– Clemson University junior or senior– Maintains high scholarly achievement and an excellent academic record– Commitment to a field of study (presentations, research, or participation)– Late-January deadline
Athletic/Academic Awards
ACC Weaver-James Honorary Award
– Candidate must plan to attend graduate school– Minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0– Participant in final season of eligibility– Excellent athletic, leadership, and academic achievements– Plan to continue athletic career with a professional organization or on a national team– Late-January deadline
NCAA Today’s Top VIII Award
– Varsity letterwinner and distinctive athletic career (All-American)– Participant in final season of eligibility– High GPA– Additional honors/awards– Late-January deadline for Fall sports; Early August deadline for Winter/Spring sports
NCAA Woman of the Year Award
– Achievements in leadership, service, athletics, and academics– Varsity letterwinner– Participant in final season of eligibility– Minimum GPA of 2.5– Mid-June deadline, submitted to the ACC
Service and Leadership Awards
ACC Top VI Award
– 6 student-athletes most involved in community service– January deadline
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Student Award
– Clemson University male and female senior– Service and leadership– Late-January deadline
Butch Trent Community Service Award
– Clemson University student– Strong interest and passion for community service and volunteer work– Encourages other to participate in community service– Late-January deadline
Clemson University Outstanding Women and Distinguished Contributor Award
– Undergraduate female student– Professional achievement and service as a role model within and outside the University– Efforts to maintain the status of women– Mid-February deadline
Frank A. Burtner Scholarship
– One-time cash scholarship– Clemson University rising senior– Exemplary leadership qualities and outstanding academic record– Late-January deadline
Matt Locke Award
– Clemson University student– Outstanding leadership in community service activities– Late-January deadline
N4A Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award
– Completed three semesters, passed 36 hours, and be in good academic standing– Varsity letterwinner– Overcome great personal, academic, and/or emotional odds to achieve academic success– Late-February deadline
NCAA Leadership Conference
– Selected nominee will represent Clemson University at the annual May conference in Orlando, FL– Criteria for selection based on 3 areas:* Service, volunteerism, leadership* Academic achievement* Athletic accomplishments, recognition, and honors– Early-February deadline
– Selected nominee will represent Clemson University at the annual May conference in Orlando, FL– Criteria for selection based on 3 areas:
* Service, volunteerism, leadership* Academic achievement* Athletic accomplishments, recognition, and honors
– Early-February deadline
Nick Lomax Rising Star Award
– Clemson University freshman or sophomore– Exhibits promise of leadership and involved in community service activities– Motivates peers to participate in community service activities– Late-January deadline
Phil Prince Student Development Award
– Clemson University junior or senior– Advancements in personal development through community and civic involvement– Late-January deadline
Thea McCrary Student Award for Outstanding Service
– Clemson University student– Engaged in community or public service– $150 one-time stipend– Mid-February deadline
Who’s Who Among American College Students
– At least a second year student– Academic ability, participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship and service to school, and potential for future achievement– August 31-April 15 deadline
Athletic Department Awards
Academic Achievement Award
– Significant and consistent academic improvement– January deadline
Academic Hall of Fame
– Student-athlete that won the ACC and/or NCAA postgraduate award– January deadline
Athletic Director’s Academic Excellence Award
– Graduating student-athletes– Earned honor roll distinction for seven consecutive semesters– January deadline
Bill D’Andrea Service Award
– Commitment to academics– Devotion to service– Excellence in Leadership– January deadline
The Brandon Streeter Award
– Clemson University student-athlete– Despite injury, gave 110% in practice and competition– Late-July deadline to John Seketa
Clemson University All-Academic Team
– Clemson University student-athlete from each team with the highest GPA– Completed at least 60 hours at Clemson University– January deadline
The Edward’s Sportsmanship Award
– Clemson University student-athlete– Display of good sportsmanship on and off the field– High classroom standards– Late-July deadline to John Seketa
The Frank Howard Award
– Clemson University student-athlete– Nationally recognized for athletic skills– Late-July deadline to John Seketa
The IPTAY Student-Athlete-of-the Year Award
– Clemson University student-athlete– Character, leadership, and academic record with national recognition– Late-July deadline to John Seketa
Michelin® Career Awareness Award
– Senior student-athlete– Participant in career development programs and development of career enhancement skills– January deadline
Cecil Huey Award
– Graduating student-athlete– Demonstration of academic and athletic achievement while adhering to high ethical standards– January deadline
