The NCAA has awarded postgraduate scholarships of $5,000 each to 35 football student-athletes and 32 basketball student-athletes at member institutions.

The NCAA annually awards 174 postgraduate scholarships to student-athletes who have excelled academically and athletically, and who are in their last year of intercollegiate athletics competition.

In addition to the 35 football honorees and 32 basketball honorees, the NCAA awards grants to 107 student-athletes participating in sports other than football and basketball (36 for men and 71 for women) in which the NCAA conducts championships.

Of the 35 football scholarships, 13 are awarded to Division I student-athletes, 13 to Divisions II and III players, and the remaining nine are awarded at-large.

Of the 32 basketball scholarships, 16 are awarded to men and 16 to women. Twelve are awarded to Division I student-athletes, 12 are awarded to student-athletes in Divisions II and III and the remaining eight are awarded at large.

To qualify for an NCAA postgraduate scholarship, a student-athlete must have an overall grade-point average of 3.000 (4.000 scale) or its equivalent and must have performed with distinction as a member of the varsity team in the sport in which the student-athlete was nominated. The student-athlete also must intend to continue academic work beyond the baccalaureate degree as a full-time graduate student.

Following is a complete list of the 1999-00 NCAA postgraduate scholarship winners for football and basketball, with school, major and notable accomplishments.

Football

Division I

Voncellies Allen, Georgia Southern University -- chemistry major; graduated cum laude in 1999; twice named Georgia Southern's scholar-athlete of the year; was a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award for the top defensive player in Division I-AA; plans to attend medical school.

Terrence D. Anderson, U.S. Naval Academy -- economics major; earned the KORN award given to the senior football player that demonstrates academic and athletics excellence; was awarded a National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Scholarship; his blocking helped Navy lead the nation in rushing yardage; plans to attend medical school.

Travis Brawner, Southwest Missouri State University -- biology major; was the Gateway Football Conference's first-team place-kicker for three seasons; won the Dr. Guy D. Calloway award, given annually to the outstanding pre-med student at Southwest Missouri State; plans to attend medical school.

William J. Broussard, Northwestern State University -- liberal arts major; was a Burger King National Football Scholar-athlete, which earns a $10,000 scholarship to the recipient's institution; was awarded a National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Scholarship; plans to attend graduate school and enter a doctoral program in African-American studies.

Lee R. Carter, University of Alabama at Birmingham -- biology major; received the Wayne Smith Blazer Award given to the football player who excels in the classroom and on the field; also earned a minor in chemistry; holds the Alabama-Birmingham record for longest punt (75 yards); plans to pursue a master's degree in education.

Jesse K. Cockrum, Texas Tech University -- management information systems, finance and economics major; was the scholar-athlete of the game at the 1999 Independence Bowl; served as the student-athlete advisory board president in 1999; plans to pursue a master's degree in business administration.

Jake T. Crissup, Northern Arizona University -- environmental engineering major; was named a Golden Eagle Scholar and Academic All-Big Sky Conference all four seasons; was team captain in 1998 and 1999; named first-team All-Big Sky in 1999; plans to pursue a master's degree in either civil or mechanical engineering.

Danny S. Farmer, University of California, Los Angeles -- history major; also was a standout volleyball player; had a stellar season in 1998, catching 58 passes for 1,274 yards and nine touchdowns; after a potential career in the National Football League, he plans to attend graduate school in the field of education.

Travis R. Forney, Pennsylvania State University -- elementary education major; three-time Scholar-Athlete Award and Academic All-Big Ten winner; was a GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1999; was Penn State's place-kicker for three seasons; holds the Outback Bowl record with four field goals in the 1999 win over Kentucky; plans to attend graduate school and earn a degree in educational administration.

Dallas B. Neil, University of Montana -- business administration major; earned the Robert O. Lindsay Award for academic and athletics excellence; was a Burger King National Football Scholar-Athlete; was a GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1999; was team captain in 1999; plans to attend dental school.

Rob A. Renes, University of Michigan -- secondary education major; four-time selection to the Big Ten Conference All-Academic first team; named as a GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1999; started every game for 1997 team that was undefeated and won the Rose Bowl; plans to remain at Michigan and pursue a graduate degree in education administration.

Brian M. Shaw, University of Nebraska, Lincoln -- animal science major; participated in "School is Cool" volunteer program, which encourages children to remain in school; graduated with a perfect grade-point average; played in every game for the Cornhuskers, helping the team to a 45-7 mark during his career; three-time all-Big 12 academic choice; plans to pursue a degree in agricultural business management.

Michael D. Stadler, University of San Diego -- biology major; was a Burger King National Football Scholar-Athlete; named to the dean's list in every semester; holds 14 school records; passed for 4,324 yards and 47 touchdowns during his career; plans to pursue graduate studies at a medical school.

Divisions II and III

Tom G. Bauer, Mount Union College -- biology major; won the Gregory Award given to the most valuable offensive lineman in the Ohio Athletic Conference; was named Division III all-American by numerous publications; in the 40 games he started, Mount Union won 39; plans to pursue a degree in biology, environmental sciences or geology.

Michael L. Brown, Mississippi College -- accounting major; named to the all-academic team in the American Southwest Conference for four years; recipient of the Jesse W. Sandifer Endowed Scholarship; started 33 games in his career, making 199 tackles; plans to attend law school.

Mike S. Campie, Carnegie Mellon University -- civil engineering major; was appointed vice-commander of his Air Force ROTC unit; was a Burger King National Football Scholar-Athlete in 1999; National Merit Scholar from 1996 through 2000; plans to attend medical school.

Troy J. Dougherty, Grinnell College -- Spanish major; awarded the Paul Patterson Memorial Scholarship in science; all-academic Midwest Conference for three seasons; passed for 10,200 yards and 109 touchdowns in his career; led all NCAA divisions in passing efficiency in 1998; plans to pursue a degree in sports management or exercise and sports science.

Jon J. Dunham, Denison University -- biochemistry major; named as a GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1998 and 1999; had 25 interceptions in his career, the most in the history of the North Coast Athletic Conference; ranked 11th on the all-time Division III list for interceptions; plans to attend medical school and would like to work overseas.

Bo W. Edwards, Trinity (Texas) University -- business administration major; also was a standout as a first baseman/outfielder in baseball; awarded Trinity's Presidential Scholarship; owns three Trinity records, including touchdown receptions in a career (36); plans to pursue a master's degree in accounting.

Greg L. Kaiser, University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) -- business administration and economics major; selected as a Burger King National Football Scholar-Athlete in 1999; won the American Football Coaches Association's "Good Works" award in 1999; was involved in several community-outreach programs; plans to pursue a master's of business administration after working as a financial sales representative.

Tim J. Kusniez, Slippery Rock University -- sports management major; participated in the NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference in 1998; was a four-year starter at offensive tackle; anchored offensive line that produced two 1,000-yard rushers in 1999; plans to attend graduate school and study business administration.

Corte A. McGuffey, University of Northern Colorado -- biochemistry major; capped an outstanding academic career by being nominated for the Rhodes Scholarship; was a GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1998 and 1999; holds 16 Northern Colorado records; averaged 221.2 yards of total offense per game in his career; plans to attend medical school.

Andy P. Palzkill, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point -- sociology major; was a GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1998 and 1999; holds the Wisconsin-Stevens Point school record for interceptions in a season with nine; was named as a Football Gazette first-team all-American; plans to attend the University of Wisconsin, Platteville, and pursue a master's degree in educational counseling.

Erik N. Pederson, Moorhead State University -- chemistry major; graduated summa cum laude; was named was a GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1999; had an outstanding senior year athletically, making 135 tackles (16 for a loss) and collecting five sacks; was named USA Football's national player of the week; plans to enter a doctoral program in engineering.

Matt J. Perceval, Wesleyan University (Connecticut) -- economics major; volunteered for several community service programs, including food and blood drives; caught 166 passes for 2,879 yards and 36 touchdowns in his career -- both are school and New England Small College Athletic Conference records; holds the NCAA Division III record with seven touchdown receptions in a game; plans to pursue a master of business administration degree after spending a year working in business.

Craig A. Pierstorff, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh -- biology major; was named the Woody Hayes National Scholar Athlete of the Year for Division III football; honored as the Burger King National Scholar-Athlete of the Year in Division III; served on Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Student Athletic Advisory Board for three years; plans to pursue graduate work in orthopedics and sports medicine.

At large

Dustin D. Armstrong, Alma College -- exercise and health science major; named first-team GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1999; two-time first-team selection to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association; made 87 tackles his senior year, including eight for a loss; will attend the University of Illinois at Chicago to pursue a doctorate in kinesiology.

Cale W. Bonds, U.S. Air Force Academy -- biochemistry major; earned the Order of Merit for his work in cell and molecular biology; was a Burger King National Football Scholar-Athlete in 1999; as a quarterback his senior year, led Air Force to a 7-2 mark in his starts; plans to attend medical school.

Tim "T.J." DeBates, University of Nebraska, Lincoln -- fisheries and wildlife major; was named first-team academic all-Big 12 Conference in two seasons; was primarily a blocking tight end on a Nebraska team that was 45-7 in his career; plans to pursue a master's degree in fisheries biology.

Jim R. Gallagher, Georgetown University -- business finance major; three-time first-team all-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference selection; named as a GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1999; had seven interceptions in 1999, which was second in the nation; plans to pursue an advanced degree in the business field.

Ryan S. Hollingshead, Adams State College -- history/government major; four-time Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference all-academic team selection; played in 42 games in his career and started 30; served as team captain; plans to pursue a master's degree in secondary education.

Tyler F. Kelley, DePauw University -- political science major; honored with the school's George E. Lortz scholar-athlete award; represented the U.S. in an all-star game against a Mexican college team; a tight end, he caught 40 passes in his senior season for 446 yards and four touchdowns; will attend law school.

Nik O. Kozy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology -- chemical engineering major; named the New England Football Conference Hal Chalmers Award winner; GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1999; four-year starter, making 294 tackles in his career; named first-team all-NEFC in 1998 and 1999; plans to work as an investment analyst before earning a master's degree in business administration.

Matt S. Mahaffey, College of Wooster -- business economics major; received the Margaret Skinner Scholarship given to the Wooster student who demonstrates academic achievement and leadership qualities; served as president for the Student Government Association; set the North Coast Athletic Conference record with a 41.2 yards per punt average in 1998; plans to pursue a master's degree in business administration.

Marty J. Mood, Frostburg State University -- wildlife-fisheries major; earned three scholarships in 1999 for outstanding achievement; was a two-time academic all-Atlantic Central Football Conference recipient; started at tight end for two seasons; was named first-team Eastern College Athletic Conference and Atlantic Central Football Conference in 1999; plans to pursue an advanced degree in wildlife and fisheries science.

Men's basketball

Division I

Ryan Andrew Hansen, Eastern Washington University -- physical education major; first-team all-Big Sky Conference choice; selected by teammates as most inspirational player on team; averaged 11.8 points and 2.4 assists per game; 1998-99 all-Big Sky academic choice; team captain; plans to pursue a master's degree in athletics administration at the University of Washington.

Robert S. Krimmel Jr., St. Francis College (Pennsylvania) -- history/secondary education major with a pre-law concentration; two-time GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American; named Northeast Conference Scholar-Athlete for men's basketball; recognized as the outstanding history major at St. Francis; dean's list student every semester; plans to pursue a career in the field of education with the goal of becoming a high-school athletics director.

Anthony John Lux, Northern Illinois University -- mathematics education major; one of 64 college seniors invited to play at Portsmouth Invitational in front of NBA scouts; first-team all-Mid-American Conference; runner-up for conference player of the year; second-team all-district choice; GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-
American of the Year for Division I men's basketball; currently enrolled as a graduate student at Northern Illinois; plans to pursue playing professional basketball before entering the teaching profession.

Tyler G. Church, University of Denver -- biology major with chemistry minor; nominee for athlete of the year at Denver; Scenic West Athletic Conference all-tournament team member; all-Sun Belt Conference nominee; 1998 Bud Obee Award for outstanding small-college player; national junior college all-American in 1998; plans to enter medical school in the fall.

Mark Ellsworth Madsen, Stanford University -- economics major; named second-team all-American by National Association of Basketball Coaches and third-team all-American by Associated Press; named to 10-member John Wooden all-America team; presented inaugural "Student Goodwill Ambassador" by the Harlem Globetrotters; member of Pacific-10 Conference all-academic team; member of gold-medal-winning team at 1999 World University Games; plans to pursue a master's degree in business administration.