The ELITE 90, an award founded by the NCAA, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. The Elite 90 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s 90 championships.
Student-athlete must be at least a sophom*ore academically and in his or her second year of competition at their current institution in any sport.
Student-athlete is an active member on the roster, eligible for the championship, and a member of the designated squad size at the championship site in sports with squad size limitations. For team sports: If they are injured during the course of one of the NCAA tournament games, they must have played in more than 90 percent of the team’s regular season games. For individual/team sports, the student-athlete must be physically able to compete at the finals site.
Credits completed shall only consist of those credits accumulated at the current institution and shall not include any transfer or AP credits.
Only undergraduate GPA is applicable. If the student-athlete has graduated from your institution and is in graduate school, he or she is still eligible for the award but consideration will be based strictly on an undergraduate GPA, so just include undergrad GPA and credits on the form. Graduate students must be in good academic standing with the university.
Each student-athlete is only eligible to win the award once per academic year, even if he or she participates in more than one sport.
Student-athletes that transfer after completing their undergraduate degree are not eligible to win the award.
Swimming and indoor and outdoor track relays and divers:
Swimming relay teams: A student-athlete must have qualified for the championship on his or her own merits. A student-athlete is not eligible to win if he or she is a relay alternate.
Track relay teams: A student-athlete must have been on the relay team that achieved the qualifying mark to be eligible to win the award.
Divers must qualify for the national championship portion of the meet to be eligible to win the award.
Candidates for the Scholar-Athlete Award must carry a minimum GPA of 3.5 and must also show outstanding leadership as an athlete, student, or in other college and community activities, as well as have participated in two seasons of sport at a California community college.
This award recognizes college-bound high school seniors whose academic and athletic careers have been truly exemplary and whose personal standards (i.e., integrity, honesty, etc.) and accomplishments are a positive model for others. Two State winners (1 male and 1 female) will each receive a $10,000 scholarship.
What GPA is needed for most scholarships? For academic scholarships, most require a 3.0 minimum. However, there are scholarships offered for students with other talents, such as for the arts and athletics.
Student-athletes must earn at least a 2.3 grade-point average in the required core courses and achieve a minimum standardized test score (ACT/SAT) according to the NCAA Initial Eligibility sliding scale.
Students who hold a GPA between 3.5 to 4.0 may distinguish themselves to institutions awarding academic scholarships. Since many students may receive high GPAs, colleges often grant scholarships to those who meet other criteria in addition to having a high GPA.
What are the NCAA GPA requirements for an athletic scholarship in each division? In order to receive full NCAA academic eligibility to compete your freshman year, you must achieve at least a 2.3 GPA in your core courses for Division 1 and a 2.2 GPA for Division 2 to fulfill the NCAA GPA requirements.
To play sports at the college level, you must meet specific NCAA requirements for academics and amateur status when you apply for college scholarships. You need a GPA of 2.5 or above over 16 core classes, and your ACT/SAT scores must be high enough that they meet NCAA minimum standards when combined with your GPA.
By Zippia Team Updated April 25, 2024. 4 min read. A scholar athlete is a student who balances their academic and athletic pursuits. They often participate in sports teams and compete at a high level, while also maintaining a strong GPA and managing their time effectively.
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