About the Scholarship

The National Collegiate Athletic Association set up the Walter Byers Scholarship to honor its former executive director. Each year one male and one female student-athlete receive a $24,000 award in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and potential for success in graduate study. Application requirements for the Walter Byers Graduate Scholarship are:No application requirements for this scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a graduating senior or be enrolled in graduate study at an NCAA member institution. Must have competed in intercollegiate athletics as a member of a varsity team at an NCAA member institution. Must have an overall undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of 3.500 or better.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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