Click Here to See The William V. Campbell Trophy® Recipients

Established: 1990

Named in honor of the late William V. Campbell, the former chairman of Intuit, former player and head coach at Columbia University and the 2004 recipient of the NFF's Gold Medal, The William V. Campbell Trophy® has become the most prestigious and desirable "academic" award in college football. The trophy recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the country for his academic success, football performance and exemplary community leadership.

Criteria and Selection Process 
Nominated by their schools, which are limited to one nominee each, candidates must be:

* A senior or graduate student in their final year of eligibility;
* Have a grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale;
* Have outstanding football ability as a first team player; and 
* Have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship. 

Selected by the NFF Awards Committee in October, the finalists and the winner are all honored at theNFF Annual Awards Dinnerin December at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. Each finalist receives an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of theNFF National Scholar-Athlete Class. During the event, one member of the class is selected as the recipient of the Campbell Trophy® as the best football scholar-athlete in the nation and has his postgraduate scholarship increased to a total of $25,000. The award comes with a 25-pound bronze trophy.