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Soccer Scholarships

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.

ACF Bryan Cline Memorial Soccer Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: 4/1/2022
Amount: $800
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

Augustana College Athletic Grant

Application Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
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

CCU Athletics Scholarship

Application Deadline: 4/1/2022
Amount: Varies
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

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program

Application Deadline: 1/8/2022
Amount: $20,000
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

Massachusetts Youth Soccer Student Scholarship

Application Deadline: 6/1/2022
Amount: $1,000
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

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