Mandy Stoll Scholar Athlete Award

The FIAAA initiated the Mandy Stoll Scholar-Athlete award program in memory of Ms. Mandy Stoll who graduated from St. Stephen's Episcopal school where she excelled both academically and athletically. Mandy was a member of the National Honor Society, editor of the Yearbook, and member of the Student Council. Mandy was undefeated in all her high school matches, earning six varsity letters in tennis. Mandy won a full scholarship to attend Stetson University in Deland, Florida, where she was team captain and most valuable player in 1986-87. Mandy became Stetson University's number one women's tennis player, setting a school record of twenty consecutive victories. Mandy’s life was tragically taken in Apri1 1988.

The FIAAA is honored to sponsor and select the FIAAA Mandy Stoll Scholar-Athletes each year. Nomination forms are made available to each FIAAA District Director prior to the Annual State Conference. Each District Director will submit completed nomination forms to the Chairperson of the Higher Education Committee. The Higher Education Committee will then review the nominees and select the ten winners. The announcement of the winners and the presentation of the checks and plaques will take place during the awards banquet at the Annual State Conference in May.

Purpose

To honor the top senior male and female high school scholar-athletes in Florida.

Requirements

1. Student must be a senior
2. 3.0 unweighted GPA
3. Minimum of 1200 on SAT or 26 on ACT.
4. A COPY OF OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT THROUGH FIRST SEMESTER OF SENIOR YEAR.
5. Participated in varsity level athletics a minimum of two (2) years, one year in 12th grade
6. Information must be submitted on nomination and resume forms (see back of this sheet).
7. Must submit a color photo in JPEG format and save it as the applicant’s first and last name
8. Nomination forms must be signed by the Principal, Athletic Director or FHSAA Representative

NOMINATION

• Every Florida high school may nominate one male and one female.
• School Athletic Directors must submit applications to their FIAAA District Director by April 11, 2025.
• ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OFFER: A student may also apply for the NIAAA $1,500 scholarship by completing the

NIAAA application and writing two essays as explained on the NIAAA.org website. Select AWARDS at the top of the NIAAA home page and click on NIAAA Student Athlete Scholarship to find the information. NOTE: School Athletic Director must be a NIAAA member for student to apply for the NIAAA scholarship

RECOGNITION

• $500.00 award and plaque presented to State Winners
• State Winners will be announced at the FIAAA State Conference in May