Troy University Athletics
Calbert Earns Sun Belt Postgraduate Scholarship
6/10/2026 1:14:00 PM | Cross Country, Track & Field
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Makenna Calbert, a four-year member of Troy's cross country and track & field programs, was named one of eight recipients of a Sun Belt Postgraduate Scholarship, the conference announced Wednesday.
Calbert graduated this spring with a degree in nutrition and plans to attend UAB to earn her master's degree in dietitian education.
The Woodstock, Ga., native was a key contributor for Troy's cross country team in the fall, finishing as the Trojans' top runner in all five meets and placing fourth at the Azalea City Classic.
On the track, Calbert competed in a variety of distance events, including the 800m, 1500m, mile, 3000m, and 5000m.
The postgraduate scholarships are awarded to student-athletes with stated intentions to pursue a graduate degree following the completion of their undergraduate requirements and are sent directly to the graduate school of each recipient's choice.
The recipients were selected by the Sun Belt Postgraduate Scholarship Committee, which is comprised of Faculty Athletic Representatives from across the conference.
To be eligible for Sun Belt Conference Postgraduate Scholarships, nominees must have exhausted eligibility, been declared or designated a varsity letter winner in a Sun Belt-sanctioned sport at a member institution for at least two seasons and achieved a minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale).
2026 Sun Belt Conference Postgraduate Scholarship Recipients
Overall Female Postgraduate Award Winner:
Sarah Millard, Arkansas State (Women's Tennis)
Overall Male Postgraduate Award Winner:
Caemon Scott, Louisiana (Men's Track and Field)
Postgraduate Scholarship Award Recipients:
Jack Betz, Marshall (Men's Track & Field/Cross Country)
Abbey Bull, Marshall (Women's Golf)
Makenna Calbert, Troy (Women's Track & Field/Cross Country)
Emma Davis, Georgia Southern (Softball)
Maddie Ellis, Southern Miss (Women's Soccer)
Katie McCormick, Old Dominion (Women's Soccer)
