San Diego State volleyball player Mikela Labno has been awarded $2,500 in tuition assistance from the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation and Dr Pepper for her academic achievements. The Go Teach Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway program has awarded over $1.5 million in tuition to student-athletes looking to become teachers. Labno is one of eight student-athletes from the Mountain West Conference to receive the tuition assistance, while Emily Garus of Boise State was named the grand-prize winner.

This tuition grant highlights the support provided to student-athletes pursuing careers in education and teaching. It recognizes the importance of preparing and encouraging athletes to become teachers and contribute to the education system.

• The Go Teach Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway program has awarded over $1.5 million in tuition to student-athletes looking to become teachers.
• Up to 150 student-athletes receive $2,500 in tuition assistance each year.
• One student per conference receives a grand prize of an additional $10,000 tuition grant.

• Mikela Labno, a junior from Hilmar, California, received $2,500 in tuition assistance from the CFP Foundation and Dr Pepper.
• Labno is an interdisciplinary studies major with an emphasis in education and communication.
• Labno has accumulated 487 kills, 145 digs, and 71 blocks over the last three seasons.

Through the Go Teach Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway program, student-athletes like Mikela Labno are receiving financial support to pursue careers in education and teaching. This program recognizes the value of athlete educators and aims to build a strong pipeline of qualified teachers in America.