07/08/2025 | Press release | Archived content
Indianapolis, Ind. - The NCAA has awarded $10,000 to 42 extraordinary student-athletes as part of its Postgraduate Scholarship program. These student-athletes, representing spring sports across all three NCAA divisions, have demonstrated remarkable academic achievements, athletic excellence and leadership within their communities.
Each year, the NCAA awards 126 postgraduate scholarships to student-athletes who have completed their final year of athletics competition. The scholarships are distributed three times annually , in the fall, winter and spring, providing 21 scholarships each to men and women per season. The award is a one-time, nonrenewable scholarship aimed at funding graduate study at an accredited institution.
Adelphi's very own was honored with a scholarship on Monday afternoon for his efforts on and off the tennis court. The Watford, United Kingdom native was an ITA East Regional Doubles Champion with and reached an ITA East Region Doubles Ranking as high as #1. He recorded a 15-4 doubles record as a part of Adelphi's No.1 pairing, started the season with a 10 match win streak in doubles play and played a major part in the Panthers' 4-3 comeback against Franklin Pierce, sealing the victory with a 7-5, 6-1 win as the Panthers' No. 6 singles player. In the classroom, Farrow earned a 3.941 grade-point average majoring in cognitive neuroscience with a double minor in psychology and physical education. In addition to that, he was a member of the NCAA Innovations Grant External Review Panel, which funds campus-based pilot programs that support student-athlete well-being.
"This scholarship exemplifies the dedication and hard work all the athletic staff devote to their athletes," Farrow said. "Being in this position wouldn't be possible without the unwavering support and commitment from the athletic department. Thanks to the help of and I was able to attend AASP (Association for Applied Sport Psychology) which propelled my academic and professional network helping me take the first step towards graduate school. As student-athletes, we're fortunate enough to have such a supportive group of people around us who work tirelessly to set us up for success. To me this scholarship shows that with grit, perseverance, and maintaining a positive mindset there is light at the end of the tunnel, you sometimes just might have to dig to find it."
Farrow will be attending graduate school at Boston University, studying counseling and sport psychology.
Established in 1964, the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship program promotes and encourages graduate education by recognizing the Association's most accomplished student-athletes. The program evaluates candidates on their athletic and academic achievements, campus involvement, community service and leadership. An equitable selection process ensures that all nominees, regardless of sport, division, gender or race, are considered fairly.