What are the hardest sports for college scholarship recruitment?

I'm really into sports and considering trying to get a scholarship for college through athletics. I'm curious about which sports are considered the toughest to get scholarships in and why. Any experiences or advice would be great!

Typically, the toughest sports for obtaining athletic scholarships are those very popular and extensively played sports like football, basketball, and soccer. The large pool of athletes in these sports makes competition for scholarships quite intense. For instance, in football, there's considerable competition at the high school level, and only a small fraction of high school athletes make it to the collegiate level with a scholarship.

Then there are sports like golf, tennis, and swimming where athletes must stand out individually, making these sports also quite competitive. In sports like these, the scholarships often go to athletes who rank exceptionally well in the state or even nationally.

Cheerleading, though not traditionally seen as a sport, can also be quite competitive for scholarships due to its popularity and high demand. It's also because cheer teams tend to be considerably smaller than other teams, which limits the scholarships available.

In contrast, less popular sports or those with fewer participants at the high school level, such as rowing, fencing, or squash, may offer a better chance at obtaining a scholarship because of less competition. This doesn't mean these sports are any easier to master, but with fewer athletes competing, the odds of standing out and receiving a scholarship are somewhat better.

Remember, different sports have different numbers of scholarships to offer, governed by NCAA regulations, so be sure to check that as well. Lastly, academic performance can streamline your scholarship recruitment process, so try to maintain a strong GPA to support your sporting achievements.