Megan Hudson Awarded SEC Community Service Postgraduate Scholarship
4/22/2008 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
April 22, 2008
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama senior Megan Hudson has been named the University of Alabama recipient of the 2007-08 Brad Davis Southeastern Conference Community Service Postgraduate Scholarship for her community service efforts during her four years as a member of the Crimson Tide volleyball team, the SEC Office announced.
Hudson, a native of St. Louis, Mo., was a four-year letterwinner for the Tide volleyball team as a defensive specialist and was part of the most successful senior class in Crimson Tide volleyball history. As a co-captain, Hudson helped lead the Tide to its first NCAA tournament appearance in 2005 and again in 2006 and 2007. A three-time member of the SEC Community Service Team, formerly known as the Good Works Team, Hudson is also a three-time member of the Academic All-SEC team.
Off the court, Hudson served as the President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) where she organized and headed numerous community events, including Project Angel Tree and the Halloween Extravaganza. Hudson also volunteered her time at University Place Elementary School where she participated in Red Ribbon Week, teaching students about the importance of literacy and reading through Dr. Seuss books. She also made several appearances at the elementary school as a guest speaker taking about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
"Megan has been an instrumental leader on campus and in the Tuscaloosa Community during her career at Alabama," said Alabama head volleyball coach Judy Green. "She has performed countless hours of community service and what a great honor for her to receive this post graduate award. We are very proud of her."
The Southeastern Conference awards 24 Community Service Scholarships each year. Two $5,000 awards are given to the top male and female in the conference and 22 additional $2,000 scholarships are given out to 11 males and 11 females. The award winners receive a $5,000 scholarship while the other finalists receive a $2,000 scholarship provided by the SEC. The Community Service Post-Graduate Scholarship was first presented in 1996.
