Wayne Duke Postgraduate Award
Funding Amount
$10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Student-athletes from Big Ten Conference member institutions
Geography
- Selection based on
Other requirements
- Big Ten Conference member institutions (18 institutions as of 2025-26 academic year)
- One female and one male recipient selected annually
- Academic achievement
- Athletic performance
Overview
Overview
The Wayne Duke Postgraduate Award honors outstanding student-athletes from Big Ten Conference member institutions for their achievements in academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, and leadership.
Geographic Scope
Big Ten Conference member institutions (18 institutions as of 2025-26 academic year)
Eligibility
- Student-athletes from Big Ten Conference member institutions
- One female and one male recipient selected annually
- Selection based on:
- Academic achievement
- Athletic performance
- Extracurricular activities
- Leadership demonstrated
- Over 19 years of awards (as of 2026)
- Total scholarships awarded: More than $300,000+ since inception
Award Named After
Wayne Duke - Late Big Ten Conference Commissioner (1971-1989) who focused on improving academic standards and graduation rates for student-athletes
Administering Organizations
The Indianapolis Big Ten Community Partnership comprises:
- State of Indiana
- City of Indianapolis
- Indiana Sports Corp
- Pacers Sports & Entertainment
- Indianapolis Colts
- Visit Indy
Funding
Made possible by donations from local corporations and individuals who support intercollegiate athletics
2026 Recipients
- Margaret Johnson, University of Southern California, Water Polo
- Sam Edwards, Michigan State University, Football
Previous Recipients (2008-2025)
Comprehensive list of all award recipients available from 2008-2025, including recipients' sports and institutions
How to Apply
Application Process
All 18 Big Ten Conference member institutions are invited to submit nominations for the Wayne Duke Postgraduate Award. Each institution submits one female and one male student-athlete nominee for consideration for the award during the academic year.
What Indiana Sports Corporation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 20
- Total given
- $406K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $5,705–$125K
- By dollars: Indiana 98%, Virginia 2%. Top recipient cities: Indianapolis, IN; Fort Wayne, IN; Carmel, IN.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 100% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Visit Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne, IN
Programming assistance
$125K
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN
Programming assistance
$101K
The Riviera Club Foundation Inc · Indianapolis, IN
Programming assistance
$27K
Lawrence Swim Team · Indianapolis, IN
Programming assistance
$15K
Fort Wayne Swim Team · Fort Wayne, IN
Programming assistance
$12K
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