Greenville, S.C. – Former Furman men's soccer midfielder Christian Newman has been selected as one of 21 fall male athletes in all three NCAA divisions to receive an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, it was announced this month.
 
Newman, a native of Myrtle Beach, S.C., is currently enrolled in Furman's Masters in Community Health program with plans to use the $10,000 scholarship to continue his education by attending medical school. His selection marks the second straight year that a Furman men's soccer player has received an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship after former Paladin Callum Allison received the same award last year.
 
"I am so pleased for Christian to receive this prestigious NCAA scholarship award," said Paladin head coach Doug Allison. "He has worked incredibly hard as a student-athlete here at Furman and to be one of only 21 fall male athletes in the country to receive this is a testament to his academic excellence. We continue to stress strong academic values in our soccer program, and this is the second consecutive year we have had one of our guys win an NCAA postgraduate award."
 
As a senior, Newman received the Furman Hall of Leaders Award For Excellence in Service & Leadership. The Hall of Leaders is a select group of seniors who have demonstrated outstanding involvement with campus life and extracurricular activities and who, through their service, have exemplified a four-year commitment of the enhancement of the Furman campus.
 
Newman, a product of Socastee High School, played in 26 matches in his four-year career as a Paladin and registered two starts. On the pitch, Newman recorded an assist in Furman's 1-1 draw versus College of Charleston in 2023.