South Carolina football player Kai Kroeger and women’s tennis player Ayana Akli have been nominated for the prestigious H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar-Athlete Post-Graduate Scholarship by the University of South Carolina. The Southeastern Conference will announce the 2024 scholarship recipients later in April.

By the Numbers
  • Kai Kroeger: Major in History, has received multiple academic honors and awards
  • Ayana Akli: Major in Civil Engineering, notable achievements in tennis including national rankings and tournament successes
State of Play
  • SEC provides $20,000 post-graduate scholarships to male and female McWhorter Scholar-Athlete of the Year recipients
  • Additional $10,000 post-graduate scholarships awarded to the 26 remaining finalists
Bottom Line

Kai Kroeger and Ayana Akli from South Carolina University have been recognized for their academic and athletic excellence with nominations for the H. Boyd McWhorter Scholar-Athlete Post-Graduate Scholarship, highlighting their exceptional achievements on and off the field.