South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski has been recognized as a Scholar-Athlete of the Year by the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association. He and Abilene Christian defensive back Anthony Egbo Jr. were selected for a $5,000 postgraduate scholarship from a group of eight finalists and 52 FCS ADA Academic All-Star Team honorees. Gronowski, with a 3.7 cumulative GPA, is completing his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and plans to pursue a master's degree in engineering management. He is a two-time member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference Scholar-Athlete First Team and has been actively involved in the community, volunteering with Special Olympics and coaching youth flag football through the FCA.

By the Numbers
  • Gronowski holds a 3.7 cumulative GPA.
  • He led the FCS in passing efficiency, throwing for 3,058 yards and 29 touchdowns against only five interceptions.
  • He is the sixth Jackrabbit student-athlete to be named a winner of the FCS ADA Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award.
State of Play
  • Gronowski is completing his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and plans to pursue a master's degree in engineering management.
  • He has been actively involved in the community, volunteering with Special Olympics and coaching youth flag football through the FCA.
Bottom Line

Mark Gronowski's recognition as a Scholar-Athlete of the Year highlights his academic and athletic excellence, as well as his community involvement, positioning him as a role model for student-athletes nationwide.