Nicola van der Merwe Morrow ’21

Nicola van der Merwe Morrow is a graduate student at Belmont University pursuing an MBA while preparing for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. A former NCAA Division I pole vaulter for Belmont’s Track and Field team, Nicola developed a strong foundation in discipline, resilience, time management, and perseverance through her collegiate athletic career. She was named Belmont’s 2025 Female Graduating Scholar Athlete of the Year, recognizing the female student-athlete with the university’s highest cumulative GPA, and received the Massey College of Business Outstanding Achievement in Accounting Award as the university’s top accounting student. She also earned the Ohio Valley Conference Academic Medal of Honor for maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. Born in South Africa and raised in several locations, Nicola is fluent in English and Afrikaans and has a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and backgrounds. She has also served as a student tutor and been actively involved with Fellowship of Christian Athletes.