Division II has established a Degree-Completion Scholarship Program to provide deserving Division II student-athletes who have exhausted their collegiate eligibility with financial assistance to complete their undergraduate degrees.

Application forms for the scholarships have been sent to Division II athletics directors, senior woman administrators and faculty athletics representatives.

Student-athletes who meet the following minimum requirements may apply for this award:

Student-athletes must have exhausted eligibility at a Division II member institution within the past calendar year.

Applicants shall have received athletically related financial aid from a Division II member institution.

Applicants shall be within 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of completion of an undergraduate degree.

Applicants shall have at least a 2.000 cumulative grade-point average (4.000 scale).

Individuals with questions about the Division II Degree-Completion Scholarship Program may call Bob Oliver at the NCAA national office (317/917-6222). Oliver's e-mail address is boliver@ncaa.org.