Senior quarterback Scott Tolzien has been named one of just 16 scholar athletes across the country by the National Football Foundation. Tolzien is only the fifth Badger ever to receive the award, the last since Joe Thomas in 2006.
The selection was made based on a pool of 121 nominees from across the country in both the NCAA and NAIA.
In order to qualify for the award, candidates must show strong academic standings—at least a 3.2 GPA—excel on the field and demonstrate exemplary community and service involvement.
Tolzien, who has made the dean's list on six occasions, holds a 3.5 GPA in consumer sciences, and was recently highlighted by ESPN for his friendship with young cancer patient Jaxson Hinkens.
The Rolling Meadows, Ill. native will receive an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship and is now a candidate for the William V. Campbell Trophy, awarded to the best scholar-athlete in the country each year.
