Congratulations!
Craig Sheedy has been chosen as one of two recipients of the annual Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarships.
Sheedy, a swimming and diving student-athlete, was selected from among six finalists by the NCAA Walter Byers Scholarship Committee.
The Byers Scholarships were established in 1988. The award recognizes the contributions of the former NCAA executive director and encourages academic achievement of student-athletes.
Each award recipient will receive a $24,000 scholarship.
Recipients of the award must have a 3.5 grade-point average (4.0 scale), demonstrate evidence of superior character and leadership and show that participation in athletics has been a positive influence on their personal and intellectual development.
More info can be found at: http://www.ncaa.org/wps/portal
Craig Sheedy has also been selected for the UofA 2009 Dean of Students Merrill P. Freeman Medal Recipient.