º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ University men's soccer goalkeeper Zachary Weis (’25) has been awarded a $10,000 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, the NCAA announced this week. Weis becomes the 68th Prairie Wolf to earn this prestigious honor.
"I am so grateful for my incredible professors, teammates, and coaches for their support. I am also thankful for the NCAA's generosity, as this award will support me in my pursuit of a law degree," said Weis.
The NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship is awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically while demonstrating strong leadership and character. Weis, of Omaha Skutt Catholic High School, has a 4.00 GPA as a double major in political science and philosophy & religion. He has been accepted to Harvard, Washington University in St. Louis, and Northwestern University, among others for law school.
"I am looking forward to the challenge of immersing myself in a rich academic environment where I will be learning from and collaborating with some of the best legal scholars in the country," Weis said.
On the field, Weis has been a cornerstone of the Prairie Wolves men's soccer program. A four-year starter, he ranks fourth in º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ history for career shutouts (20) and fourth in saves (323). His leadership helped guide º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ to four straight conference tournament appearances, including the school's first-ever run to the A-R-C championship game in 2024. Weis was named to the American Rivers Conference All-Academic Team three times and earned First Team All-Conference honors as a senior.
Off the field, Weis has been equally impactful. He served as the co-chair of º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½'s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), where he spearheaded initiatives to promote mental health awareness and community service among student-athletes, a Special Olympics event at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½. He also volunteered with local youth soccer programs, mentoring aspiring athletes in the Lincoln and Omaha community.
Since 2001, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ ranks No. 4 nationally and No. 2 in NCAA Division III with 54 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipients. Weis' award marks the third consecutive year a Prairie Wolf has earned the honor.