MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Middle Georgia State men's tennis student-athlete
Naufal Kamaruzzaman has been selected as the SSAC's male A.O. Duer Scholarship Award nominee for 2021-22.
Each conference selects one male and one female honoree to be considered for the NAIA's overall winner, which will be announced in September. The A.O. Duer Scholarship award is named in honor of the NAIA's former executive secretary for his 26 years of service to the Association, the A.O. Duer Scholarship award has been presented since 1967 to one male and one female junior student-athlete in any sport who have excelled in scholarship, character, and citizenship.
Criteria
- Must be certified by the registrar as having an overall GPA of at least 3.75 (on a 400 scale) and must have attained junior standing academically
- Selection shall be based on scholarship, character, citizenship, and playing ability
About Kamaruzzaman
- In the classroom, Kamaruzzaman has a 4.0 GPA as a business administration major
- Named SSAC's Barnes & Noble College Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year
- Earned First-Team All-Conference honors after helping the Knights to the quarterfinals of the NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship
- Went 12-2 in singles and 10-3 in doubles, including unblemished 5-0 marks in SSAC competition
What They Said
Tom Bates, Middle Georgia Tennis Coach: "Naufal has grown from a quiet young man into a strong leader and anchor on our college tennis team. He is the type of person who will lead by example, while encouraging others to do their best. He frequently takes time on his own to help others with many things, not just tennis."
Joy Campbell, Middle Georgia Accounting Technician: "As a student-athlete, Naufal demonstrates a love of learning and the level of commitment necessary to succeed in college and beyond. I have great respect for Naufal's discipline and dedication to completing the rigorous schedules for his academic studies and tennis commitments, yet still giving time to teach young future tennis athletes."
Dr. William Hervey, Middle Georgia FAR: "Naufal is a very valuable member of our rural community. For example, he has been a leader in our Champions of Character campaigns by raising money for the underprivileged at Thanksgiving, and by reading at a local elementary school to young children."
