The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Arimilli, Cook earn Big 12 Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarships
06.07.2022 | Men's Tennis, Women's Swimming and Diving, Student Services
Recipients must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
AUSTIN, Texas — University of Texas tennis player Nevin Arimilli and swimmer Julia Cook and have been named recipients of the 2021-22 Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarships, the Big 12 Conference office announced Tuesday.
Criteria for the awards includes a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.200 on a 4.000 scale and participation in at least two years of intercollegiate athletics at the nominee's respective institution. The student-athletes must graduate from their respective member institutions and enroll in graduate or professional school of their choice within 15 months of their selection of the postgraduate scholarship. Three faculty representatives, one senior woman administrator and one director of athletics form the selection panel for the awards.
Arimilli is pursuing a master's degree in Business Analytics at The University of Texas starting in Summer 2022. He earned his bachelor's degree in Finance in May.
Cook plans to enroll in a Physical Therapy program after completing the prerequisite coursework. She earned her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science in May.
The scholarships are named in honor of the late Dr. Prentice Gautt, a former Big 12 Conference staff member and student services' pioneer who passed away in March 2005. To date, the Big 12 has provided over $3.7 million for postgraduate education. The individual grants for these winners have been at $10,000 since 2013-14.
University of Texas Student-Athletes Named as 2021-22 Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarship Recipients
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Name |
Class |
Sport |
Major |
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Sr. |
Tennis |
Finance |
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Sr. |
Swimming |
Exercise Science |
Players Mentioned
