EDISON, N.J. – Fairfield University Women's Soccer graduate Ally Filipkwoski has been named one of the recipients for the 2022 Bob McCloskey Insurance MAAC Postgraduate Scholar-Athlete Scholarship which was announced through the league office. Filipkowski, who spent four seasons with the Stags, will continue her postgraduate education at Columbia University this fall as she pursues a master's degree in Public Health.
"I am honored to have been selected for the BMI scholarship," Filipkowski said. "My coaches, professors, and peers have consistently and relentlessly pushed me to be my best in the classroom and on the field. If it wasn't for their support, I doubt I would be in the position I am today with the extraordinary opportunity to continue my education at Columbia University"
Filipkowski was one of two recipients for the postgraduate scholarship, joining Siena's Jillian Risavi.
"Ally and Jillian are the true models of MAAC sports when it comes to excellence in academics and athletics," MAAC Commissioner Rich Ensor said. "With the experience that they both possess; we know that they will be successful in their postgraduate education and future careers. The MAAC would also like to thank BMI for their continued support of the MAAC and higher education."
Filipkowski graduated from Fairfield with a 3.88 GPA and a degree in Psychology. She was a member of several honor societies including Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society, and Alpha Mu Gamma (Foreign Language Society). She also founded Fairfield's first-ever Pre-Medical Club and was a student leader and volunteer in the Campus Ministry.
The Sharon, Mass native served as an Epidemiology Researcher for the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine over the last two summers. She was a Spring Intern for Horizon Government Affairs on Capitol Hill and was the Head National Consultant for the American Heart Association.
On the field, Filipkowski was a member of the Fairfield Women's Soccer Team for the past four seasons. She also played on the Puerto Rico Women's National Soccer Team where she competed in World Cup qualifying matches and international scrimmages. She is also a three-time MAAC All-Academic honoree.
Bob McCloskey Insurance (BMI) provides annual postgraduate scholarships to two former student-athletes from the league's member institutions. The scholarship intends to promote and encourage academically and athletically accomplished student-athletes to continue their education by attending graduate school.
