Lacrosse Scholarships
As lacrosse grows in popularity across the country, especially on the East Coast
where Division I lacrosse play is concentrated, so does the competition for lacrosse
scholarships at schools with top athletic programs. The first thing to do before
working on your financial aid package is to determine the level you’re playing at
with an honest assessment and decide whether you can compete in the elite programs,
as that will determine where you’ll be applying. Many schools with even the best
lacrosse teams will offer only partial scholarships to players as they are more on
building a successful team rather than coaxing one excellent player to a school.
As lacrosse is a sport with a long history, many college-based awards will have
ties to alumni who had played the sport at that university. Don’t rule out looking
locally if you’ve been playing in local lacrosse leagues all your life, as these
often only require your participation in that league for as short a time as a season.
Lacrosse players who want to play the sport on the club or intramural level rather
than trying out for a varsity team still may be eligible for scholarships from these
local organizations who judge athletes less on talent and more on other factors
such as academic achievement, work in the community or affiliations with their groups.
Players then at all skill levels may find themselves eligible for awards not offered
directly by the college they plan to attend.
Check out some examples of lacrosse scholarships below. For additional information
about lacrosse scholarships and awards based on different criteria, try conducting
a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.
NCAA Scholarships
About $1 billion in full and partial athletic scholarships are awarded each year
by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to more than 126,000 undergraduate
student-athletes at Division I and Division II schools. Although these scholarships
are awarded and administered directly by each academic institution, not the NCAA,
you’ll be required to meet the requirements of the NCAA to receive any funding.
Those requirements include a minimum GPA for both the college-bound and those already
on campuses, and qualifying standardized test scores. Contact your intended school’s
athletic department for more information if you have the academics and the skill
to play on a college team.
NJCAA Scholarships
The NCAA won’t be the only resource for you to investigate if you’re pursuing lacrosse
on the post-secondary level. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
also awards full and partial scholarships to talented athletes. If you’re a lacrosse
player interested in community college, consider contacting those schools about
potential scholarship opportunities in your sport. If you’re at a high level of
play with a decent academic record, consider your options on the junior college
level, but know that if you transfer to an NCAA college after two years, the GPA
and standardized test score requirements may be stricter.
Local Lacrosse Leagues
If you’ve been playing on a youth league, especially if your high school doesn’t
have a dedicated lacrosse program, that league could have a scholarship fund set
up for graduating high school seniors. The
Annapolis Youth Lacrosse Association, for example, awards an annual $1,000
scholarship through its Willie Gateau Scholarship Fund. Eligible applicants are
graduating high school seniors who have a history with the youth group for a minimum
of one spring season. All applicants must meet the basic requirements for
NCAA eligibility,
but participation in college lacrosse is not required. Make sure you look to groups
you’re already a part of, or if you know you’re interested in the sport, look into
joining a local league for the potential benefits. If you’re going to play, why
not get rewarded for it?
Southampton College - LIU Academic Awards
Application Deadlines:
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Academic Scholarships range from $5,000 - Full tuition. These Academic Scholarships are based upon a student's SAT/ACT score, GPA, course load and ranking if available. Scholarships are limited so apply early for the best opportunities. /HTMLCHUNK_4/
Art, athletic, alumni and sibling scholarships are also available. Please contact the Office of Admissions to have all of your questions [...] More
Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines:
January 15, Annually
In 1988, the National Collegiate Athletic Association established the Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program as a means of recognizing the contributions of the former executive director through encouraging excellence in academic performance by student-athletes. Under this program, one male and one female student-athlete annually will be awarded a postgraduate scholarship in recognition of [...] More
Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program™
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Scholar Athlete Program recognizes exceptional student athletes that are performing well in the classroom and on the field. To register for the scholarship, students need to apply online or be nominated by a coach, teacher, parent or friend. Students must be a senior in high school, currently attend a Washington State High School, have a 3.0 GPA or higher and participate in a sport. Students can [...] More
Furman University Athletic Scholarships
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The Furman University Athletic Scholarships are partial to full scholarships awarded in 17 men's and women's intercollegiate sports. For more information, contact the director of athletics or the head coach in the sport in which you are [...] More
Michael Breschi Scholarship
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The Michael Breschi Scholarship is awarded annually through the U.S. Lacrosse Men’s Coaches Council to two graduating high school seniors who plan to attend college and are the son or daughter of a lacrosse coach. The parent or guardian can be either a male or female coach for high school or college, and should be a full-time employee of an educational institution. The parent or guardian can be [...] More
Tony Cullen Memorial Scholarship
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The North Carolina Lacrosse Officials Association awards an annual scholarship through the Tony Cullen Memorial Scholarship Fund to male high school senior lacrosse players who plan to play the sport on the varsity level at any college or university in North Carolina. Currently those schools that meet these criteria are: Belmont Abbey College, Catawba College, Duke University, Greensboro College, [...] More
Kyle R. Magoto Scholarship Fund
Application Deadlines:
March 13, Annually
To be eligible for an award from the Kyle R. Magoto Scholarship Fund, applicant must be a Russia High School (Shelby Co., Ohio) graduating senior who is pursuing an associate or a bachelor's degree as a full-time student at an accredited educational institution, have a high school GPA not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale and must have participated in no less than five (5) athletic seasons [...] More