Get your scholarship!
Are you dreaming about getting a sports scholarship and becoming a college student-athlete? Take the first step to find out if you have what it takes!
Get your scholarship!
Are you dreaming about getting a sports scholarship and becoming a college student-athlete? Take the first step to find out if you have what it takes!
What is a scholarship?
A university scholarship is a financial grant provided to students to help cover some or all of the costs of studying at a college or university. There are various types of scholarships (sports scholarships, academic scholarships, need-based, and so on) which all have different requirements, sizes, amounts, and coverage.
A fully funded scholarship (also called a ‘full-ride’) covers all the costs, such as the tuition fee for the entire degree program, accommodation, books, and board. A partially funded scholarship covers some of the expenses and often ranges between 50-70% coverage of the costs.
Academic scholarship
Academic scholarships are merit-based scholarships rewarded to students with excellent academic records. This includes the applicant’s grades, GPA, merits, and scores on college admission tests like SAT, ACT, and TOEFL. Some academic scholarships need to be applied for, while others are ‘automatically’ rewarded to outstanding applicants by the schools’ admission office.
Sport scholarship
Sports scholarships, also called athletic scholarships, are university scholarships based on the student’s sporting skills. However, the applicant’s academic records also play a crucial role in obtaining a sports scholarship. A GPA above a certain level is important for these types of scholarships as well, just like good scores on SAT, ACT, and/or TOEFL.
1.015
STUDENTS IN 2022
$24.582.626
in 2022 scholarships
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2022 FULL RIDES
How do I get a sports scholarship?
In order to apply and potentially get rewarded with a sports scholarship, the student must meet all the criteria, which can differ between states and schools. This may include both GPA and college admission test scores above a specific threshold.
But the applicant must also provide records of current and previous performance in their sport in the scholarship application.
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International
student athletes
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Colleges in USA
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Another way to get a sports scholarship is by being directly recruited by a college coach who represents a university.
Showcases and events arranged for student-athlete recruiting are excellent to attend for aspiring athletes with goals to obtain sports scholarships in the US. College coaches are present at these events to find new student-athletes for their college team, which means a great opportunity to increase your chances of getting discovered and recruited.
Fill out our free assessment form and we do an initial evaluation of your chances – without any cost or obligation!
Depending on your skills, ambition, needs, and wishes, our sports placement experts will connect you with the most suitable college coaches and universities in the US.
Start your student-athlete journey now!
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