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M Club Announces 2024 Rodman Postgraduate Scholarships

M Club Announces 2024 Rodman Postgraduate Scholarships

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Eleven Terrapins have been awarded M Club Rodman Postgraduate Scholarships in 2024. The M Club awards $5,000 scholarships yearly to former student-athletes looking to continue their education post-graduation.

This year’s recipients are: Maria Budin (Tennis ’24), Kyle Convissar (Baseball ’14), Bibi Donraadt (Field Hockey ’22), Katie Ericson (Cross Country/Track & Field ’24), Madison Hine (Women’s Lacrosse ’21), Sophia LeBlanc (Gymnastics ’23), Taylor Liguori (Softball ’23) Sami Main (Softball ’19), Catie May (Women’s Lacrosse ’21), Libby May (Women’s Lacrosse ’24) and Madison Oracion (Women’s Soccer ’22).

These former student-athletes have demonstrated excellence in athletics and academics at the University of Maryland. They received at least one varsity letter from the university and have earned, or will earn by May 2024, a bachelor’s degree from the university. They must not be an active member of a college athletics roster for the 2024-25 academic year. They must have applied to (or enrolled in) a graduate program in an accredited institution for the purpose of pursuing an advanced degree.

“The M Club is proud to award $55,000 in postgraduate scholarship support to these deserving former student-athletes, the most we’ve ever been able to grant!” Said Executive Director of the M Club and Associate Director of Development Laura Chiriaco. “Since it was established in 2006 through the generosity of former Terps boxer, Leonard Rodman, the postgraduate scholarship program has continued to grow and help more and more Maryland athletes pursue their goals of earning advanced degrees. This program is the embodiment of our mission of Athletes Helping Athletes, and I know each and every one of this year’s remarkable recipients will continue to make us proud. Thank you to our selection committee and to our committee chair, Marjorie Baker, for their excellent work in selecting this year’s winners among the most impressive applicant pool I’ve ever seen, and congratulations to all of our recipients!”

“The M Club is thrilled to offer the M Club Rodman Postgraduate Scholarships to eleven outstanding recipients representing eight different sports this year,” said Marjorie Bollinger Baker (Cross-Country/Track & Field ’02), chair of the selection committee. “This year’s winners have emphasized how their experiences…

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