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.
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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.
The ACF Bryan Cline Memorial Soccer Scholarship Program is offered to Eldorado High School seniors. Recipients must exhibit a strong scholastic record and leadership qualities. This award is for EHS varsity soccer players. This will be awarded to one male and one female. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
To be eligible for the Augustana College Athletic Grant, students must earn at least a 3.0 GPA while enrolled at Augustana to maintain these scholarships in subsequent years. these grants are awarded to outstanding student-athletes; NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] 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. Prospective student athletes should contact their specific coach for further information. Must be a [...] More
The Foot Locker Foundation awards 20 incoming college freshmen with $20,000 in scholarship funding through the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program. In order to be eligible for the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program, the applicant must be a current high school senior entering a four-year, accredited US college or university in the upcoming Fall, be currently a member (in good standing) of a [...] More
The Massachusetts Youth Soccer Scholarship Program is for high school seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary educational institution. A scholarship 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. For more information or to apply, please [...] More
Traditionally taken the first two weeks of May, the AP Exams test students’ knowledge from their Advanced Placement classes, with the possibility of being awarded college credit for a high score. Last year, the College Board made significant chances to the AP Exams in order to accommodate the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on students, schools and curriculums. This year, the exams will look more like they have in the past, but with some notable changes. [...]
Let’s say you’ve made it. You are enrolled in college, or have been for a year or two. You’re receiving some financial aid, or even a scholarship, but something’s missing. It’s money. No matter how generous the package you’re receiving is, there’s always one more book to buy, one more activity fee, one more dining hall bill… [...]
The coronavirus made laptops a necessity for college students. Where before students without personal computers or laptops could use on-campus computers and provided software to meet the technological needs of their courses, the shift last spring to online classes necessitated that students have a stable internet connection and a compatible device. While the majority of students were able to meet this requirement, according to a study by EDUCASE, some students found themselves without a modern laptop that could run the most up-to-date browser, use RAM-heavy software or keep up even with reliable high-speed Wi-Fi. One university has announced a unique remedy for this technical situation. [...]
