The Tournament of Roses® has selected Abby McCulloh as the recipient of the 2024 Rose Bowl Game Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship. McCulloh (University of Georgia) will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship toward her postgraduate education in addition to receiving a unique and specialized work-study experience at the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential.
 
The scholarship recognizes its recipient for exceptional undergraduate achievement from a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) university who plans to also pursue a career in the sports industry. The application process was open to senior-level undergraduate students who submitted a personal essay and academic records along with the other application materials. This is the fifth year that the scholarship has been awarded.
 
McCulloh is a senior Journalism major at the University of Georgia with plans to graduate in May of 2025. She is a standout varsity swimmer for the Bulldogs, having been both a NCAA Champion and SEC Champion in the 1,650-yard freestyle. McCulloh was named an NCAA All-American for the 2022, 2023 and 2024 seasons and was the 2023 Southeastern Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year. Outside of the pool, she is a member of UGA Athletic Association Board of Directors, the Palladia Women's Society, and is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest all-discipline honor society. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA, she's also been heavily involved in her community, volunteering at Athens Church, Swim Across America, Hilinski's Hope, and MLK Day of Service. Abby plans to pursue a masters in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Management and Policy.
 
"Abby's list of accomplishments at both her university and in her community are beyond impressive and we are thrilled to honor her as this year's recipient of the Rose Bowl Game Keith Jackson Scholarship," said Ed Morales, 2025 President of the Tournament of Roses. "As a community-driven organization, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses appreciates Abby's hard work and commitment in serving her community and we look forward to hosting her in Pasadena on New Year's Day."
 
The scholarship is named on behalf of Keith Jackson, who was the voice of college football for several generations. Jackson was a man of many catchphrases, including "Whoa, Nellie" and "Big Uglies", but was also credited with popularizing the Rose Bowl Game's nickname as "The Granddaddy of Them All". He was on the call for the Rose Bowl Game on 15 occasions, among the most by any broadcaster, from 1989 to 2006. His final game in the broadcast booth was the 2006 BCS National Championship at the Rose Bowl Game.
 
The Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship is funded by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. For more information, including details on eligibility and how to apply, please visit www.rosebowlgame.org/scholarship.