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Top Athletic Scholarships in the US to Apply for in 2024

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  1. Cover image for Frederick J. Salone Memorial Basketball Scholarship

    Frederick J. Salone Memorial Basketball Scholarship

    Funded by
    Salone
    This scholarship aims to support exceptional student-athletes who have overcome obstacles in life to continue working towards their goals.
    Funded by
    Salone
    This scholarship aims to support exceptional student-athletes who have overcome obstacles in life to continue working towards their goals.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Plays basketball
    Amount:$700
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  2. Cover image for Dr. Edward V. Chavez Athletic Memorial Scholarship

    Dr. Edward V. Chavez Athletic Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chavez
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dr. Edward V. Chavez by supporting students who have lost a parent and are passionate about sports.
    Funded by
    Chavez
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dr. Edward V. Chavez by supporting students who have lost a parent and are passionate about sports.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Has lost one or both parents
    • Passion: Sports
    Amount:$1,875
    Deadline:Oct 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  3. Cover image for Brinley Heckermann Empowering Spirit Scholarship

    Brinley Heckermann Empowering Spirit Scholarship

    Funded by
    Heckermann
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brinley Heckermann by supporting students who share her background in athletics.
    Funded by
    Heckermann
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brinley Heckermann by supporting students who share her background in athletics.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Background: Cheerleader and/or stunt-athlete
    Amount:$3,400
    Deadline:May 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  4. Cover image for Matthew S. Greene Student Athlete Scholarship

    Matthew S. Greene Student Athlete Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends of Matt
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Matthew S. Greene by supporting students who share his core values.
    Funded by
    Friends of Matt
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Matthew S. Greene by supporting students who share his core values.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: West Virginia
    • Religion: Christian
    • Background: Student-athlete
    Amount:$2,100
    Deadline:May 06, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  5. Cover image for Cody Cochlin Memorial Scholarship

    Cody Cochlin Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jaedan Ford
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Cody Cochlin by supporting students who share his love for skateboarding.
    Funded by
    Jaedan Ford
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Cody Cochlin by supporting students who share his love for skateboarding.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Athletics: Rollerblading, rollerskating, snowboarding and/or skateboarding
    Amount:$1,275
    Deadline is Approaching! 18 days left
    One Click Apply
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  6. Cover image for Tom LoCasale Developing Character Through Golf Scholarship

    Tom LoCasale Developing Character Through Golf Scholarship

    Funded by
    LoCasale Family and Friends
    This scholarship seeks to honor Tom LoCasale’s life by supporting students who have learned valuable life skills through the sport of golf.
    Funded by
    LoCasale Family and Friends
    This scholarship seeks to honor Tom LoCasale’s life by supporting students who have learned valuable life skills through the sport of golf.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Athletics: Plays golf
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:May 14, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  7. Cover image for Hulede Collegiate Golf Scholarship

    Hulede Collegiate Golf Scholarship

    Funded by
    John C. Hulede
    This scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who excel in golf, community involvement, and extracurricular participation.
    Funded by
    John C. Hulede
    This scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who excel in golf, community involvement, and extracurricular participation.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Race: BIPOC
    • Sport: Golf
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate student, graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0
    Amount:$15,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2024
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  8. Cover image for Nicholas Hamlin Tennis Memorial Scholarship

    Nicholas Hamlin Tennis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nicholas Hamlin
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Nick Hamlin by supporting students who play tennis.
    Funded by
    Nicholas Hamlin
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Nick Hamlin by supporting students who play tennis.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Sports Experience: Tennis
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 2 days left
    One Click Apply
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  9. Cover image for Daelyn Bledsoe Legacy of Love and Leadership Scholarship

    Daelyn Bledsoe Legacy of Love and Leadership Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anquinett Bledsoe
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daelyn Bledsoe by supporting students who share his passions and his vision for a brighter future.
    Funded by
    Anquinett Bledsoe
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daelyn Bledsoe by supporting students who share his passions and his vision for a brighter future.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    • Background: Participates in sports
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 4 days left
    One Click Apply
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  10. Cover image for The GIST Women’s Sports Business Scholarship

    The GIST Women’s Sports Business Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is for students passionate about sports media and leveling the playing field for women in sports.
    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is for students passionate about sports media and leveling the playing field for women in sports.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 4 days left
    One Click Apply
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  11. Cover image for GIST College Sports Scholarship

    GIST College Sports Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is for students passionate about college sports media and leveling the playing field for women in sports.
    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is for students passionate about college sports media and leveling the playing field for women in sports.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 4 days left
    One Click Apply
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  12. Cover image for Gary "G" Goldstein Scholarship

    Gary "G" Goldstein Scholarship

    Funded by
    Goldstein
    To honor the life of Gary "G" Goldstein, will be awarded to one men’s wrestler and one women’s wrestler in Tennessee who are planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
    Funded by
    Goldstein
    To honor the life of Gary "G" Goldstein, will be awarded to one men’s wrestler and one women’s wrestler in Tennessee who are planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 8 days left
    One Click Apply
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  13. Cover image for Bruce Tucker Scholarship

    Bruce Tucker Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tucker Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor students who exemplify exceptional work ethic, toughness, and service in their daily lives.
    Funded by
    Tucker Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor students who exemplify exceptional work ethic, toughness, and service in their daily lives.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: New York
    • Background: Student-athlete
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 18 days left
    One Click Apply
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  14. Cover image for Anthony Bruder Memorial Scholarship

    Anthony Bruder Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Courtney Viera
    The scholarship aims to support students who, like Anthony, display a dedication to various interests while striving for excellence in sports and academics.
    Funded by
    Courtney Viera
    The scholarship aims to support students who, like Anthony, display a dedication to various interests while striving for excellence in sports and academics.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • GPA: 3.0
    • Extracurriculars: Sports
    • Education Level: High school senior
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 21 days left
    One Click Apply
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  15. Cover image for RAD Scholarship

    RAD Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rob Dollar Foundation
    This scholarship will support students who are pursuing a career that looks to improve overall road safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
    Funded by
    Rob Dollar Foundation
    This scholarship will support students who are pursuing a career that looks to improve overall road safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High School, Undergraduate or Graduate
    • Career of Interest: Must be interested in improving overall road safety for pedestrians and cyclists via your career
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 22 days left
    One Click Apply
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  16. Cover image for Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    LaDonna Mitchell
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory and incredible legacy of Kalia D. Davis by supporting students who share her work ethic, kindness, and drive.
    Funded by
    LaDonna Mitchell
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory and incredible legacy of Kalia D. Davis by supporting students who share her work ethic, kindness, and drive.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Sports experience, community service or volunteering experience
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 23 days left
    One Click Apply
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  17. Cover image for Ohio Soccer Moms and Dads Scholarship

    Ohio Soccer Moms and Dads Scholarship

    Funded by
    Soccer Moms and Dads, LLC
    The Ohio Soccer Moms and Dads Scholarship will support Ohio resident students that play varsity soccer for their college or university’s team
    Funded by
    Soccer Moms and Dads, LLC
    The Ohio Soccer Moms and Dads Scholarship will support Ohio resident students that play varsity soccer for their college or university’s team

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Sport: Soccer
    • State: Ohio
    • Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate
    • Background: Plays for College/University Team
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Apr 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  18. Cover image for Mickey Hamilton Memorial Scholarship

    Mickey Hamilton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hamilton Family
    This scholarship aims to support student-athletes in Michigan who are will pursue careers as teachers.
    Funded by
    Hamilton Family
    This scholarship aims to support student-athletes in Michigan who are will pursue careers as teachers.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: Michigan
    • Background: Played at least one season of a sport in high school
    • Career Goal: Becoming an elementary or high school teacher
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  19. Cover image for Peter T. Buecher Memorial Scholarship

    Peter T. Buecher Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Samantha Norton
    This scholarship exists to support high school seniors or undergraduate students from Minnesota who play sports.
    Funded by
    Samantha Norton
    This scholarship exists to support high school seniors or undergraduate students from Minnesota who play sports.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Sports: Any
    • State: MN
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 16, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  20. Cover image for Morgan Levine Dolan Community Service Scholarship

    Morgan Levine Dolan Community Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Morgan Levine Dolan, PC
    This scholarship will support well-rounded students in East coast states who are dedicated to furthering their education.
    Funded by
    Morgan Levine Dolan, PC
    This scholarship will support well-rounded students in East coast states who are dedicated to furthering their education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania
    • Experience: Volunteering or sports
    Amount:$25,000
    Deadline:May 18, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  21. Cover image for Anderson Women's Rugby Scholarship

    Anderson Women's Rugby Scholarship

    Funded by
    Heather Anderson
    This scholarship aims to help women’s rugby players pay for college so they can afford the costs of higher education.
    Funded by
    Heather Anderson
    This scholarship aims to help women’s rugby players pay for college so they can afford the costs of higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Gender: Female
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, trade school student, or graduate student
    • Sport: Rugby
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:May 27, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  22. Cover image for Jennifer Webb-Cook Gameplan Scholarship

    Jennifer Webb-Cook Gameplan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Webb Family
    This scholarship will support a high school senior athlete from a single parent household.
    Funded by
    Webb Family
    This scholarship will support a high school senior athlete from a single parent household.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Involvement: Athlete
    • Background: From a single-parent household
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  23. Cover image for Keith D. Abens Memorial Scholarship

    Keith D. Abens Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kinnetz Family
    This scholarship aims to support well-rounded students who excel both in the classroom and in their outside activities.
    Funded by
    Kinnetz Family
    This scholarship aims to support well-rounded students who excel both in the classroom and in their outside activities.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Iowa
    • Background: Involved in music or wrestling
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  24. Cover image for Frederick J. Salone Memorial Wrestling Scholarship

    Frederick J. Salone Memorial Wrestling Scholarship

    Funded by
    Salone
    This scholarship will support a student wrestler.
    Funded by
    Salone
    This scholarship will support a student wrestler.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Sport: Wrestling
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  25. Cover image for Darius Lee Memorial Scholarship

    Darius Lee Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dlee23 Foundation
    This scholarship aims to honor Darius Lee's legacy by supporting students with big goals for their futures.
    Funded by
    Dlee23 Foundation
    This scholarship aims to honor Darius Lee's legacy by supporting students with big goals for their futures.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Field of Study: sports medicine/management
    Amount:$2,500
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  26. Cover image for David G. Sutton Memorial Scholarship

    David G. Sutton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacy Mensch
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of David G. Sutton by supporting athletes who are pursuing higher education.
    Funded by
    Stacy Mensch
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of David G. Sutton by supporting athletes who are pursuing higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Athlete
    • State: Pennsylvania
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  27. Cover image for Alexis Potts Passion Project Scholarship

    Alexis Potts Passion Project Scholarship

    Funded by
    Alexis Potts
    This scholarship aims to help driven, motivated, and passionate students afford higher education so they can pursue their dreams.
    Funded by
    Alexis Potts
    This scholarship aims to help driven, motivated, and passionate students afford higher education so they can pursue their dreams.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Passion: Must be passionate about a sport, hobby, etc.
    Amount:$620
    Deadline:Sep 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  28. Cover image for Donald De La Haye "No Regrets" Scholarship

    Donald De La Haye "No Regrets" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Donald De La Haye
    The Donald De La Haye "No Regrets" Scholarship exists to support an athlete who could use a helping hand on his or her pathway to success.
    Funded by
    Donald De La Haye
    The Donald De La Haye "No Regrets" Scholarship exists to support an athlete who could use a helping hand on his or her pathway to success.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  29. Cover image for FOS Sports Industry Professional Scholarship

    FOS Sports Industry Professional Scholarship

    Funded by
    FOS
    This scholarship will support one student who wants to pursue a career as a sports industry professional.
    Funded by
    FOS
    This scholarship will support one student who wants to pursue a career as a sports industry professional.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, graduate
    • Career Path: Sports industry professional
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Feb 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  30. Cover image for One Move Ahead Chess Scholarship

    One Move Ahead Chess Scholarship

    Funded by
    Liebenthal Family
    In chess as in life, it is those among us with foresight, creativity, and the ability to think independently that rise to our full potential. Students who play chess at any level are invited to apply!
    Funded by
    Liebenthal Family
    In chess as in life, it is those among us with foresight, creativity, and the ability to think independently that rise to our full potential. Students who play chess at any level are invited to apply!
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Mar 29, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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What Are Athletic Scholarships?

Athletic scholarships are open to student-athletes pursuing higher education who are exceptional at their sport. Offered as financial aid from the university's athletic department, sports scholarships are based on the skills of student-athletes. College coaches make decisions on which student-athletes receive athletic scholarships and for how much. There are opportunities to earn partial scholarships or full scholarships depending on the experience the student-athlete has and their abilities.

In 2020, over half of children aged 6–17 years engaged in sports activities in the preceding 12 months. Despite the high number of student-athletes, only about 2% of high school athletes are awarded athletic scholarships to play in college sports.

An annual $3.6 billion is given in scholarship money by Division I schools and Division II schools as part of the recruiting process for student-athletes. Prospective student-athletes planning to join college athletics and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), NJCAA, or NAIA can seek financial aid through their college's scholarships for student-athletes or here on Bold.org.

How to Get an Athletic Scholarship

When looking to join college sports, it is important for student-athletes to begin by assessing their athletic ability. While playing high school sports, talk to your coach and even seek a third-party opinion on where your athleticism stands. Division I schools aren't for everyone, so in order to increase your chances of earning an athletic scholarship, look for the schools and teams that would be the best fit for you.

You're more likely to be awarded a sports scholarship if you plan ahead and be honest with yourself about which NCAA division will be the best fit for you. Use your high school years to refine your skills and discover where your athletic skills can take you.

From early on, it is important to make connections with college coaches and intercollegiate athletics recruiters. The NCAA has recruitment rules for recruiters and athletes, so make sure you understand how you can best represent yourself to colleges. In reaching out to recruiters and coaches, it is smart to make an athletic resume or a highlights reel in order to show your strengths.

Additionally, professionalism in your emails, phone calls, or personal conversations with coaches can go a long way in showing your seriousness about being involved in their college sports programs.

When coaches begin recruiting student-athletes, they look at more than just your sports record. If you have a poor academic history or an inappropriate social media presence, coaches will be less inclined to give you an athletic scholarship.

You don't necessarily need to be a straight-A student, but stable grades show your aptitude for success in your college education on top of your athletic success. For example, Division I schools require their student-athletes to have at least a 2.3 GPA.

In order to get your name out there and increase your credibility in the athletic community, you should look for other ways to help set yourself apart. This could be joining a travel team, attending camps, or engaging in other year-round programs to give you more experience and give you more chances of being spotted by recruiters.

Keep an eye out for which teams have the best track record in placing their athletes into college teams, and get involved with them. Surround yourself with the best resources to give you athletic scholarship opportunities!

The most important part of seeking out an athletic scholarship is finding the best division, school, and team for you. This choice takes many things into account, not just money. Take time to find an athletic scholarship that best meets your goals, so you can be happy with not only the financial aid but also with your college education.

Athletic Scholarships to Apply For

Bold.org has plenty of athletic scholarships for different sports and student-athletes of different education levels.

Additionally, Bold.org has sports scholarships for students from specific states. While these scholarships are specific to students of certain locations, others are specific to student-athletes of a specified sport. Football athletes can apply for football scholarships. Other Bold.org sports scholarships include scholarships for baseball players, golf players, volleyball players, and more.

Don't forget to talk to your coaches and academic advisors to find scholarships that you are best suited for. Scholarships for athletes are out there, so use your resources to find the best opportunities for you.

Do Ivy League Schools Give Athletic Scholarships?

No, Ivy League colleges do not award athletic scholarships. However, student-athletes are still eligible for other financial aid scholarships, such as those based on need or academic scholarships. Students accepted to Ivy League schools have already displayed a level of academic excellence, which can often pave the way for scholarships that aren't specifically for athletics.

How Hard Is It to Get an Athletic Scholarship?

The NCAA presents a stark reality: only slightly more than 1% of high school athletes secure any athletic scholarships, whether full or partial. Equally crucial is the fact that these scholarships are not guaranteed to last all four years.

However, scholarship platforms like Bold.org offer alternative scholarship opportunities for student-athletes. Create a free Bold.org profile to apply for scholarships today!

Can NAIA Schools Give Athletic Scholarships?

Yes, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) provides scholarships for both Division I and Division II student-athletes. The NAIA isn’t as large of an association as the NCAA, so they do not offer the same quantity of scholarships.

However, they are able to provide scholarships to a wider variety of student-athletes since the NAIA doesn’t have specific restrictions for being on a college team. The NAIA provides both partial scholarships and full scholarships depending on the athletic ability of the student. Partial scholarships are more common.

Do Division 2 Schools Give Athletic Scholarships?

Division II sports teams give scholarships to student-athletes, but not as many as in Division. With that being said, there are varying opportunities to receive scholarships, especially partial ones. They spread their scholarships more widely than Division I, giving fewer full-rides and more partial scholarships to a larger number of student-athletes.

Students are able to apply for academic scholarships at the same time as athletic scholarships for Division II schools, giving them chances to fund the other aspects of college outside of sports.

Can You Combine Athletic Scholarships and Financial Aid?

Financial aid and athletic scholarships can be combined, however earning one type may affect the likelihood of receiving the other. The NCAA has various regulations that determine how financial aid and athletic scholarships can be used together. When deciding which program you are going to pursue, check their rules - whether that be NCAA, NAIA, or other.

Make sure you understand how financial aid and athletic scholarships work together near the beginning of the process so you can plan accordingly. Take to the financial aid office and athletic department at the school you are planning to attend for more specific information.

Looking for college athletic scholarships for student-athletes? Look no further! The above list of scholarships showcases scholarships available to apply for now