Sports Offering Most Scholarships?

I'm a high school athlete trying to figure out which sports tend to offer the most scholarship opportunities. Are there certain sports where athletes are more likely to get scholarships?

Certain sports typically offer more scholarships due to the number of participants required for a team, along with the popularity of the sport at the collegiate level. Here’s a breakdown of the average scholarships offered for men's and women's sports:

1. Football: Being a high-revenue sport with large team sizes, football tends to offer the highest number of scholarships, often with full rides at NCAA Division I and II levels. Note that scholarships are often split into partial scholarships, so more athletes receive funding.

2. Basketball: Both men's and women's basketball teams tend to have a large number of scholarships available, particularly at the Division I level.

3. Baseball (Men) & Softball (Women): These sports tend to have numerous partial scholarship opportunities due to the relatively large team sizes.

4. Track & Field/Cross Country: These sports have larger team sizes, so more scholarships are often available.

5. Lacrosse, Soccer, Volleyball: These sports, especially in Division I, have a good number of scholarships because of their popularity and large team sizes.

Remember that scholarships also vary by school, so it's recommended to research the individual programs at the colleges you're interested in. Also, many students will receive partial scholarships, not full-rides, so they need to explore other financial aid options as well. Lastly, more scholarships are often available at larger schools or schools with higher revenue athletic departments. Best of luck!