The popularity of soccer is still growing in the United States, and those with talent
in the field may have an easier time landing scholarships than players in the more
high-visibility sports of football and basketball. Scholarship funding awarded by
universities comes in the form of both full and partial scholarships so that coaches
are able to put together the best team possible, and a player's academic record
is an important factor in determining his or her eligibility for those awards.
Soccer players have an advantage over athletes in the more competitive fields of
having a number of outside funding sources to choose from. While the awards may
not be as high as scholarships given out by colleges, players shouldn't discount
scholarship programs offered by local leagues and organizations looking to promote
the sport and reward students just for playing soccer. These awards often look at
more than athletic ability, taking into account financial need, extracurricular
activities and academic records. 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 soccer scholarships below. For additional information
about soccer scholarships and awards based on different criteria, try conducting
a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.
Bryan Cline played fullback on the EHS soccer team. After his death in 1986, friends and family established this fund to recognize graduating senior varsity soccer players. Recipients must exhibit a strong scholastic record and leadership qualities. Two one-time awards are given annually to Eldorado High School varsity soccer team graduating seniors. Applicants must plan to attend a college or [...] More
To be considered for scholarships at Augustana based on academic performance and/or talent requires a completed Application for Admission and Scholarship. Students must earn at least a 3.0 GPA while enrolled at Augustana to maintain these scholarships in subsequent years.
Augustana Athletic Grants are awarded to outstanding student-athletes; NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate [...] More
The Athletics Scholarship is available to student-athletes in CCU's College of Undergraduate Studies who are recommended for scholarship consideration by the CCU Athletics Department. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress, unless otherwise noted by the Athletics Department. Scholarship amounts vary. Prospective student athletes should contact their specific coach for further [...] More
The CSUB Albert Holloway Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Albert Holloway who served for many years on the academic support, intercollegiate athletics, nominating, and student support committees of the foundation. He was a great supporter of academics, extracurricular, student service programs, and the athletic program. In order to apply, you must be a student-athlete at [...] More
The Doug May Memorial Foundation is pleased to offer two scholarships in the name of former RIT and Nazareth head coach Mr. Doug May. Coach Doug May passed away suddenly in April 2004, after being hospitalized with a heart ailment. Throughout his life he touched many lives and influenced and inspired many people. Coach May was very active in the soccer community in Rochester and all of Section V, [...] More
The Massachusetts Youth Soccer Scholarship Program is for high school seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary educational institution. A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to one male and one female each year. To be eligible for this scholarship, the student-athlete must have been associated with Massachusetts Youth Soccer for at least the past two years. Each application (and supporting [...] More
High school seniors who have played a minimum of four years for a team within either Shelby County (Ohio) Youth Soccer, Shelby County Alliance or Ohio Extreme Soccer Club South. Must have maintained a 2.5 GPA and are enrolling in a trade school, technical school, college or university.
One scholarship for a male applicant and one to a female applicant, however, the committee may award to [...] More
Awards - ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 - are available for basketball, baseball, cross country, track and field, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and women's volleyball. Coaches determine recipients of these awards based on demonstrated talent and skill. If the athlete has an ACT of at least 27, they are eligible for this award. A WWU GPA of at least 3.0 is required for renewal.
Harvard students and alumni will testify in support of Harvard during the admissions trial this week, defending its "race-conscious admissions policy" against claims that it discriminates against Asian-American applicants. The trial is the latest chapter in a lawsuit filed in 2014 by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA).
Harvard University has been accused of "balancing its undergraduate classes to ensure that it had admitted its desired share of students of each race and ethnicity" and also for penalizing Asian-American applicants by "systematically giving them lower scores on a metric admissions officers use to measure personality." Adam Mortara, a lawyer representing SFFA, stated that the university scores applicants in four categories: academic achievement, athletic ability, extracurriculars, and personality. While referencing admissions data, he concluded that, despite their higher academic performance, Asian-Americans are admitted at lower rates. [...]
An associate professor in security studies at Georgetown University who, last week, wished "death and castration" to GOP senators supporting confirmed Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is no longer teaching but will be "traveling internationally for university research." [...]
The official 2019-2020 college financial aid season began yesterday, October 1st, so it is critical that you file your Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) ASAP! Whether you are headed to college for the first time next fall, or you plan on attending college next year, you will want to complete your FAFSA as soon as possible, as many states and colleges award financial aid on a first come, first served basis. [...]
