Scholarships for Female Hockey Players

As a girl who plays ice hockey, I'm wondering if there are scholarships for female hockey players heading to college. I'd like to keep playing in college and am interested in financial aid for athletes like me.

Absolutely! As a female ice hockey player, you do have scholarship opportunities. Here's a rundown of some options:

1. NCAA scholarships: If you're playing at an NCAA Division I or Division II school, you may be eligible for athlete scholarships from your school. These are competitive and based on your skill level, so it's crucial to excel in your sport and maintain strong academics.

2. The League Athletics teams: Many teams within The Eastern Women's Hockey Conference (EWHC), The Junior Women's Hockey League (JWHL), and the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) offer scholarships to support their players.

3. Local club scholarships: Your local hockey association or club may also provide scholarships. Check with them to see what's available.

4. Specific scholarships: Some organizations offer scholarships specifically for female hockey players. For example, the New England Hockey Writers Association provides a scholarship to a female student-athlete preparing for college.

5. USA Hockey Foundation offers scholarships for post-secondary education to high school seniors who have demonstrated a talent for the sport as well as academic competence.

Keep in mind that your eligibility for these scholarships will depend on your skills, your academic record, and sometimes your community involvement or demonstrated leadership. Therefore, it's important to keep a balance between sports, academics, and other extracurricular activities. Good luck!