Wrestling Scholarships
As in the world of college football or basketball, traditional wrestling scholarships
at the most competitive universities require a great deal of talent in the sport
and the ability to catch the attention of college recruiters as early as your junior
year. Much of the funding is controlled by the
NCAA, which means there is a great
amount of emphasis placed on not only talent but academic records, as those awarded
scholarships must meet certain GPA requirements. That said, the amount of funding
available to college-bound wrestlers has grown along with the popularity of the
sport, and if your financial need is great, most schools will take that into account
when awarding funding. While you’ll probably find yourself with a partial scholarship,
if you’re a good wrestler with decent grades, other scholarships outside of your
college won’t be out of reach.
Don’t rule out local organizations and clubs that may have scholarships up for grabs.
Often set up by former wrestlers and alumni of area colleges or wrestling programs,
such awards look at not only talent on the mat but academic achievement, financial
need and your experiences as a student athlete. Many funding sources also look at
your wrestling potential, so if you aren’t the star wrestler on your high school
team but show promise for the sport, you could be eligible for those awards.
For additional information about wrestling scholarships and awards based on different
criteria, try conducting a free college scholarship
search at Scholarships.com.
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™
Application Deadlines:
Varies
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
Application Deadlines:
Varies
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
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