What girls sport offers the most scholarships?

I'm a female athlete in high school and considering playing a sport in college. I heard that certain sports offer more scholarship opportunities than others. Can anyone shed some light on which sport might provide the most scholarships?

In terms of the number of scholarships available, it is true that certain NCAA sports are allocated more scholarships than others. Generally, what you've heard is right; some sports tend to offer more scholarships due to the larger team sizes involved.

Among women's sports, the sports that typically offer the most scholarships are rowing, ice hockey, and basketball. Here's why:

1. Rowing: Not as many high schools offer rowing as a sport, making college teams more dependent on athletes from other sports who can transition into rowing. Therefore, there tends to be a higher number of scholarships available compared to the number of athletes pursuing the sport.

2. Ice Hockey: Similar to rowing, not all high schools have ice hockey teams, especially in warmer climates. Therefore, there can be a greater number of scholarships available to those who do play the sport.

3. Basketball: Having a larger team size results in more scholarship opportunities. Most collegiate women's basketball teams have between 12-15 players, with many of those spots being scholarship positions.

Keep in mind, though, being awarded an athletic scholarship depends on more than just the sport. It depends on your skill level, the division of the school (D1, D2, D3), and the specific colleges' investment in that sport. In general, to receive a fully-funded scholarship, you'll need to be at the top of your game in the sport.

It's also important to consider that you enjoy and excel in the sport you're playing, rather than choosing a sport solely based on the potential scholarship opportunities. Playing a sport you're not truly passionate about can be difficult to sustain over the years in college.