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Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program

One male and one female student-athlete are annually awarded a postgraduate scholarship in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and potential for success in postgraduate study. Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA or higher, and they must have competed in intercollegiate athletics as a member of a varsity team at an NCAA institution. Students must demonstrate that they are admitted to a graduate or professional program before the scholarship will be administered.

Applications are by nomination only. Applications are available on-line in September of each year and the completed applications are due back to the national office in late January. Visit funder website for more information.

Amount: $24,000

Deadline: Check deadline

Funder: National Collegiate Athletic Association

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URL: http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal/ncaahome?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/ncaa/NCAA/Academics+and+Athletes/Scholarships+and+Internships/Byers/index.html

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