NCAA ELITE Scholar-Athlete Academic Recognition Award Program 
 

The ELITE Scholar-Athlete Award (Formerly known as Elite 90), an award founded by the NCAA, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. The award is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s championships.