Hope College’s Kareem Williams chosen as a 2024 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar

Hope College’s Kareem Williams has been selected as a 2024 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar.

The wide receiver for the Flying Dutchmen football team is one of 51 honorees in the sport across all NCAA divisions and one of 17 third-team honorees.

Williams (Portage, Michigan / Portage Northern HS) recently graduated from Hope after completing a major in business and a minor in kinesiology. He finished with a 3.72 GPA.

The Diverse: Issues In Higher Education publication sponsors the Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar Awards to honor undergraduate minority student-athletes who have excelled in the classroom and on the athletic field. 

Inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe, Jr.’s commitment to education and his love for the game of tennis, U.S. colleges and universities are invited to participate in this annual awards program by nominating their outstanding sports scholars. 

In addition to their athletic ability and academic performance (3.5 cumulative GPA or higher), Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars demonstrate commitment to community service and student leadership.