Feb. 23, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS - University of Dayton women's basketball player Marie Rosche was recently honored by the NCAA as she was awarded the Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics.

Rosche will receive $6,000 for one year of full-time graduate study at any NCAA member institution.

The Flyer forward completed her bachelor's degree with a 3.41 cumulative GPA at the end of the 2009 fall semester and is currently enrolled in classes in the masters of communication program at UD.

Rosche is also a contributor on the court, averaging 3.4 points per game and 3.3 rebounds per game off the bench. She has played in all 28 games this season, starting one.

The Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics programs were developed by the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics and the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee.

The NCAA awards 13 scholarships to ethnic minorities and 13 scholarships to female college graduates who will be entering their initial year of postgraduate studies. The applicant must be seeking admission or have been accepted into a sports administration or other program that will help the applicant obtain a career in intercollegiate athletics, such as athletics administrator, coach, athletic trainer or other career that provides a direct service to intercollegiate athletics.