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Carlson selected for prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship May 10, 2005 The NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Committee recently awarded Saint Martin's cross country and track star Nate Carlson a $7,500 scholarship for postgraduate studies in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the classroom and in competition. Carlson, who finished his undergraduate studies with a 3.88 cumulative grade point average in Biology in 2004 and currently competes as a graduate student in the Masters of Education program, has distinguished himself in both the Saints cross country and track programs. He has qualified to participate in the National Championships twice (1500 meters in 2002, and Indoor Mile in 2005), is a provisional national qualifier in the 1500 meters this Spring, and has won conference championships while setting GNAC meet records in both the 1500 (2005) and the indoor mile (2004). The NCAA awards up to 174 scholarships of $7,500 each year to student-athletes who have excelled academically and athletically and are in their final season of intercollegiate varsity competition. Each sports season (fall, winter, and spring), there are 29 scholarships available for men and 29 for women. "To be chosen from a field of so many deserving student-athletes," Carlson commented, "... I'm incredibly humbled and honored." Carlson, who has recently been inducted as an officer in the U.S. Army, has decided to attend Baylor University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program while stationed at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. He turned down acceptances from other notable physical therapy programs including Duke, Cal State Long Beach, and Armstrong Atlantic, citing Baylor's expertise in muscular/skeletal injuries. "This is the most intense program if you want to work with athletes" said Carlson. Carlson said Saint Martin's was an ideal school to build the kind of resume needed for such an achievement. "There is just so many opportunities to get involved here. So many people willing to mentor and give a helping hand." Carlson hopes to finish his collegiate running career at the NCAA Division II National Championships in Abilene, Texas on May 27-29. His commitment to the Army is seven years where he plans to earn his doctorate and serve as a physical therapist in military hospitals. Mark McGreevy, Sports Information Director
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