The Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarship aims to increase the pool of and opportunities for qualified minority and female candidates in intercollegiate athletics through graduate scholarships. The NCAA awards scholarships to 13 ethnic minorities and 13 female college graduates who will be entering their initial year of graduate studies. The applicant must be seeking admission or have been accepted into a sports administration or program that will help the applicant obtain a career in intercollegiate athletics, such as athletics administrator, coach, athletic trainer or a career that provides a direct service to intercollegiate athletics. Applicants must be in at least in their final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or will not be using any remaining athletics eligibility. They must be outstanding citizens and excellent role models for the institution and intercollegiate athletics. Applicants must have performed with distinction as a student body member at their respective undergraduate institution. The applicant's involvement in extracurricular activities, course work, commitment to pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics and promise for success in such a career will be considered. Three letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.