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Could you be eligible to obtain a USA university sporting scholarship?
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS
These four types of scholarships cater to different aspects of a student’s profile, including academic achievements, athletic abilities, financial circumstances, and a combination of these factors, providing opportunities for a diverse range of students to pursue higher education.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Tuition
- Admission
- Fees
- Books
- Housing
- Food
- Academic Tutoring
- Gym Membership
- Travel Within The US
- Coaching
- Athletic Rehabilitation
- Sporting Equipment
- Sporting Apparel
WHY CHOOSE THE US COLLEGE PATHWAY?
A scholarship at a US college is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring students, allow you to play high-level sports while pursuing a degree, but it also opens doors through athletic and academic scholarships.
A scholarship can significant financial support, making education more accessible, plus, studying in the US gives you a chance to build a global network, connecting with peers and professionals from around the world.
This invaluable networking can significantly enhance your employability, giving you an edge in the competitive job market.
Additionally, the experience fosters independence, resilience, and maturity, preparing you for the challenges of life both on and off the field.
Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to grow academically, athletically, and personally!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the best time to start the process?
As qualified educators and coaches, Study & Play USA staff understand that student-athletes develop at different rates. The same applies to making what is a very important family decision to send one’s son or daughter to the USA for a study and play experience. In our experience, the families that are best educated and prepared about the pathway tend to get the best outcomes for their sons and daughters.
For these reasons, we recommend being informed and educated about all that is involved in the pathway. Some student-athletes start planning as early as Year 8 but do not start the official application process until the commencement of year 11 (recommended). Some student-athletes only discover the pathway late in high school and therefore commence in Year 12. Whilst this is getting a little late to be starting, Study & Play USA will work with any student-athlete who is ready and willing to engage in the exciting process.
What is the Ideal commencement timelines:
- Year 8- engage with Study & Play USA staff to ask any initial questions about the pathway
- Year 9- start to consider what academic markers need to be met, which, for the USA University system, starts in Year 9
- Year 10- meet with a Study & Play USA Talent Coordinator
- Year 10 Term Four – Year 11 Term 1: Ideal time to commence the process with Study & Play USA to maximise scholarship opportunities
- Year 11 and Year 12- The earlier one starts, the less stress for the student-athlete and more time coaches in the USA have to track the progress of our student-athletes
Which colleges do you work with?
This is a very common question, which has a simple answer – Study & Play USA can and will put you in contact with any University in the USA. We do not have special agreements or arrangements with specific Universities. However, if past student-athletes are particularly happy and successful at certain colleges, and the coaches are happy with their past Australian players, then the chances of future students attending that college obviously increase.
What costs do my family need to budget for in this process?
As early as Year 10, student-athletes and their families will meet with a Study & Play USA Talent Coordinator for an obligation free assessment. One of the useful outcomes from the meeting is that families walk away with a comprehensive guide to budgeting for the pathway, both in Australia and then once in the USA on scholarship. This budgeting guide is customised to each family and is based on the student-athlete’s sport, their athletic trajectory, academic level and overall eligibility. For almost all families, the true cost of living in the USA as a student-athlete compares very favourably with staying in Australia beyond high school.