AUSTIN, Texas — University of Texas men's swimmer Imri Ganiel (pronunciation: IMM-ree gann-YELL) and softball player Kelli Hanzel have been named recipients of the 2016-17 Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarships, the Big 12 Conference office announced Tuesday morning.
Criteria for these awards include a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, participation in at least two years of intercollegiate athletics at the scholar-athlete's respective institution and completion of athletics' eligibility. The scholar-athletes also must graduate from their respective member institutions within 15 months of their selection as postgraduate scholarship recipients and are expected to enroll in graduate/professional schools within two years of graduation.