Impact Of A Scholarship: Tasha Brozowski

Tasha Brozowski described herself as reserved, quiet-spoken and hesitant when she first stepped foot on the University of Maryland’s campus as a freshman student-athlete in 2022. 

Still, it was a blessing for the star gymnast who spent most of her childhood growing up in Angier, North Carolina, to attend school in College Park. It was where she underwent unprecedented growth throughout her four-year athletic career.  

“I was just going through the motions, doing my schoolwork and getting things done,” Brozowski said. “I think that internal drive, I've always had. That was helpful for me to be able to come to Maryland. I think that's what coaches saw in me, and they knew that they could expand on that and work to help me grow as a person.”

Brozowski credits many individuals with helping her reach her full potential inside and outside the classroom. However, she credits Maryland Made and the student-led organization Pre-Health Terps with helping her feel welcomed, respected and empowered. 

She was influenced as a freshman to join both groups by several of her teammates. Among the many things Brozowski learned about herself through being involved, she discovered her post-graduate ambitions through her involvement with Pre-Health Terps.

Brozowski recalls attending one of their first meetings, where she realized she wanted to become a physician’s assistant. 

“I remember taking pictures of the slides, and it was the difference between a doctor, a physician’s assistant, a physical therapist, and all the requirements and stuff,” Brozowski said. “I was like, Oh my gosh, I need to check with my advisor to make sure I'm going to meet these and connect with Pre-Health Terps.”

Brozowski came to Maryland as a biology major who was unsure of her future plans. She subsequently changed her major to public health science after immersing herself in the community and recently earned her bachelor’s degree.   

She capped off a standout gymnastics career, during which she competed at three consecutive NCAA Regionals from 2023-25. She earned numerous academic awards, including WCGA Scholastic All-American honors in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years, as well as Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and Academic All-Big Ten recognitions in 2023. 

She’s even a few months removed from being named Maryland’s Big Ten Sportsmanship Award recipient and a nominee for the inaugural Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award. The latter award recognizes student-athletes at Big Ten institutions who strive to have a positive impact in their sport and community.

Brozowski is also weeks removed from earning the Charles H. Beebe Award, which is presented to the female senior student-athlete with the highest GPA. Her most recent award was a M Club Rodman Scholarship, which will assist her in pursuing a master's degree in physician assistant studies at Shenandoah University in Virginia. 

The scholarship is awarded to former Maryland student-athletes who wish to continue their education after graduation. Brozowski was one of nine others selected, who all demonstrated excellence in athletics and academics during their time at Maryland. 

“I’m speechless every time I think about being on a scholarship, because it has been such a blessing for my family and me,” Brozowski said. “I don't just think about the gymnastics component. I think about how I've been able to have these different opportunities and these different connections made, and be involved in the whole realm of Maryland. I have nothing but gratitude for those who have helped get here.”

Brozowski says her growth has taught her that she can overcome anything. One of the greatest examples of this was when she competed at the 2023 Pittsburgh NCAA Regional, just hours after losing her father. She was a sophomore at the time, and her bar routine earned a 9.850 score, contributing to a then-program record NCAA Regional team score of 196.675.

She was awarded the Silvester Watch Terp Award in 2023 for her courageous performance, recognizing a student-athlete who demonstrates courage in the face of adversity. Brozowski regards honoring her father that day as one of her fondest memories at Maryland.  

“If that was my freshman year, I think it would have been a completely different thing,” Brozowski said. “I didn't realize I had the mental and physical strength at the time.”

Brozowski remained involved with Maryland Made and various other organizations during her four years at Maryland, including the Kubasik First Impact, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Gossett Fellows, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), InTERPship Academy and Leadership Academy. 

She’s interested in physician assistant specialties such as surgery, pediatrics and sports medicine. Brozowski knew Shenandoah was the right place for her, as on her visit, she felt the same welcoming energy that led her to Maryland.  

“I’m just excited that I can share the love that I had for gymnastics and being involved at Maryland with what I have for becoming a healthcare professional, and Shenandoah,” Brozowski said. “With all that I've learned, I'm excited to build on what I have set as a foundation at Maryland.”

About The M Club

The M Club was founded in 1923 as a letterwinner organization and is one of the oldest athletic letterwinner organizations in the United States. It has been dedicated for more than 100 years to empowering and uplifting University of Maryland student-athletes and letterwinners and continues to foster a growing community of Athletes Helping Athletes through the generosity of its members. Current support for Maryland Athletics includes awarding post-graduate scholarships, funding team reunions, providing letterjackets to graduates and hosting the bi-annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, among other areas.