Scholarships for Field Hockey Players

As a field hockey player hoping to continue in college, I'm curious about scholarships. Are there specific scholarships available for students like me? I'm trying to figure out how to best finance my education.

There are quite a few scholarships out there specifically for student-athletes like you, and some are particularly aimed at field hockey players.

To start, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) provides scholarships for field hockey at the Division I and II levels, and many individual colleges and universities offer athletic scholarships as well. To be considered, you need to be recruited by the coach from that college and meet the eligibility requirements of the NCAA, so make sure your grades are up to par too as academic criteria are a part of their evaluation.

Next, there are field hockey organizations that offer scholarships. For instance, USA Field Hockey has a scholarship program for high school seniors who will be playing at the college level. They often look at your contributions to the sport both on and off the field.

There are also regional field hockey associations that give scholarships. For instance, the Pennsylvania Field Hockey Coaches Association and the Harrow Sports/NFHCA High School All-American Scholarships are two such scholarships, so check out such opportunities in your state.

Last but not least, remember that even if you’re aiming for a field hockey scholarship, don’t overlook the general athletic and merit-based scholarships – these can also significantly help in financing your education.

Just remember to start your search early, as application processes can be competitive and deadlines vary. Good luck with your scholarship search and your field hockey career!