Don't think it's possible to pay for college and continue to play the sport you love? Think again.
Athletic scholarships make it possible for student-athletes to pursue their academic and athletic dreams in college -- even if you plan to play on an intramural team instead of the college's official team.
Check out these scholarships for student athletes (and related to athletics) and get paid to play in college.
Available to: Students at University of South Carolina
Award Amount: Varies The Miss Jamey Elizabeth Collins JV Cheerleading Scholarship is open to junior varsity cheerleaders at the University of South Carolina.
Get more information on the Miss Jamey Elizabeth Collins JV Cheerleading Scholarship.
Available to: High school seniors
Award Amount: Varies
The Alan Baron Tonkin Scholar Athlete Fund is available to graduating seniors from Lincoln High School in Oregon. In addition to showing academic and athletic excellence, students must also demonstrate financial need.
Get more information on the Alan Baron Tonkin Scholar Athlete Fund.
Available to: Students at Sierra Nevada College
Award Amount: Varies The Snowboard Scholarship is available to active members of the SNC Ski/Snowboard Team at Sierra Nevada College. Get more information on the Snowboard Scholarship – Sierra Nevada College.
Available to: Female incoming freshmen at Clarion University
Award Amount: Varies Open to incoming female freshmen at Clarion University, the Johnny Gorneau “Golden Spike” Volleyball Scholarship requires applicants to meet the NCAA eligibility standards. Preference is given to team members who are majoring in business and have a minimum 3.2 high school GPA. Get more information on the Johnny Gorneau “Golden Spike” Volleyball Scholarship.
Available to: Student-athletes at University of South Carolina
Award Amount: Varies Open to student-athletes at the University of South Carolina, the only requirement is that applicants demonstrate financial need. Get more information on the Paul Spector Memorial Scholarship.
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Miss Jamey Elizabeth Collins JV Cheerleading Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Students at University of South Carolina
Award Amount: Varies The Miss Jamey Elizabeth Collins JV Cheerleading Scholarship is open to junior varsity cheerleaders at the University of South Carolina.
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Alan Baron Tonkin Scholar Athlete Fund
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: High school seniors
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Snowboard Scholarship – Sierra Nevada College
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Students at Sierra Nevada College
Award Amount: Varies The Snowboard Scholarship is available to active members of the SNC Ski/Snowboard Team at Sierra Nevada College. Get more information on the Snowboard Scholarship – Sierra Nevada College.
Johnny Gorneau “Golden Spike” Volleyball Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Female incoming freshmen at Clarion University
Award Amount: Varies Open to incoming female freshmen at Clarion University, the Johnny Gorneau “Golden Spike” Volleyball Scholarship requires applicants to meet the NCAA eligibility standards. Preference is given to team members who are majoring in business and have a minimum 3.2 high school GPA. Get more information on the Johnny Gorneau “Golden Spike” Volleyball Scholarship.
Paul Spector Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Student-athletes at University of South Carolina
Award Amount: Varies Open to student-athletes at the University of South Carolina, the only requirement is that applicants demonstrate financial need. Get more information on the Paul Spector Memorial Scholarship.
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