Pacific-10 Conference
Pacific-10 Conference
1350 Treat Blvd., Ste. 500
Walnut Creek, CA 94597-8853
Ph: (925)932-4411
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URL:http://www.pac-10.org
The Pac-10 Postgraduate Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)
Purpose: To honor outstanding student-athletes from member institutions who also are outstanding scholars.
Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must have an overall undergraduate minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (based on a 4.00 scale) or its equivalent; in the final season of intercollegiate athletics eligibility and competition under Pac-10 legislation; have performed with distinction as a member of the varsity team in the sport in which the student-athlete has been nominated; intend to continue academic work beyond the baccalaureate degree as a full-time graduate student; have behaved, both on and off the field, in a manner that has brought credit to the student-athlete, the institution and intercollegiate athletics. Criteria: Selection is based on participation in campus or community service activities.
Funds Avail.: $3000. Number Awarded: 40. To Apply: Applicants must contact the Faculty Athletics Representative or the Life Skills Coordinator at their institution.
Remarks: One male and one female from the pool of 40 Pac-10 Postgraduate Scholarship winners will receive the Oroweat “Healthy Minds” Scholarships of $10,000. Contact: Chris Dawson.
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