I'm a student-athlete and interested in finding sports scholarships for college. Are there specific websites or organizations where I can find more opportunities targeting athletic students like me?
Sure! There are quite a few places where student-athletes like you can find scholarships targeting your specific situation.
Firstly, your own high school's athletics department and your coaches might have knowledge of local organizations, foundations, or clubs that provide sports-related scholarships. So, don’t overlook this valuable resource.
In addition to this, each college typically has its own scholarship program based on their specific sports programs. These scholarships are often awarded through the athletic departments of those colleges. If you have a specific college or program in mind, consider checking their athletic department website or reach out directly to them.
Appily has a database of scholarships and several filters, so you can narrow down the search to only sports-related scholarships. This might be a great starting point.
Next, the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) awards a significant amount of scholarships each year to student-athletes attending one of their member schools. You can check their website for more specific information on the awards.
Also, organizations such as the United States Bowling Congress, Positive Coaching Alliance, Foot Locker, etc., provide scholarships for sports-related pursuits. You can check their respective websites for application details.
Remember, though, while these scholarships can significantly offset the cost of college, just keep in mind that many athletic scholarships require maintaining a certain GPA and definite hours for sports practice, among other things.
Good luck with your search!
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