US Scholarship Guide

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What is a Scholarship?

A soccer scholarship is a form of financial aid provided to a student-athlete by a college or university to help further their education. Scholarships are awarded to students who show excellent skills in their chosen sport and academic grades.

Scholarships typically work on a percentage basis, meaning that it's up to the college to determine how much can be allocated per athlete. Athletic Scholarships are awarded year-by-year and are reviewed by the coach on the athlete's performance in that given year.

Key Benefits of a Scholarship 

 

Top Facilities

A scholarship gives you the ultimate opportunity to play soccer in top quality facilities around the US. The US college system spends millions of dollars each year on sports facilities.

Earn a Degree 

Not only do you get to play the sport you love, you will also work towards a Degree at a top college or university, recognised globally once you graduate.

Travel the USA 

Experience some of the world's most famous landmarks in States like California, New York and Florida.

Amazing Life Skills 

Whilst on a Scholarship in the USA, you will learn a fantastic array of life skills and independence, setting you up for an outstanding professional career ahead of you.

How can we help you?

Scholarship Connect is a talent evaluation consultancy service. We bring perspective student-athletes to the attention of recruiting coaches. Coaches are invited to view clients in our portfolio, where they will request more details on players that fit their needs and requirements for scholarship awards. 

We must stress that scholarship consultancy agencies are not allowed to participate in any part of a negotiation on behalf of the player. Decisions about athletic scholarship awards are determined by the recruiting coach and their Athletic Director during a consultation with the prospective Student-Athletes family. 

What is included in our Package?

 

Pre-Contract:

  • 1-1 Opportunity Awareness Meeting

  • Initial Academic Assessment

  • Athletic Eligibility Assessment

  • Limited Email Guidance

Contracted Services:

  • Recruitment Questionnaire

  • Unlimited Support Guidance

  • Recommendations to US Coaches

  • Profile Preparation and Portal

  • Access to The Locker Room

  • Access to our UK/USA Consultants

  • Guidance on SAT / ACT Registration

  • Professional Advice & Mentoring

  • Flight & Insurance Advice

  • Access to resources of our Charity Partner
    If U Care Share

  • Emergency 24/7 Line for clients

  • Assistance for USA College Transfers (fee applies)

  • NCAA/NAIA Registration advice

  • Qualifications evaluation advice

  • Preparation of SEVIS

  • Preparation of your Student Visa

  • Visa Interview preparation

  • Discounted rates for WHM Sports Recruitment soccer tours

  • School Application Advice

Not Included:

  • Any external costs with application services:
    SAT or ACT; Medicals; Qualifications Evaluation; School Application; SEVIS; Visa

  • Strength & Conditioning Plans

  • In USA transfer search (Available at a discounted rate)

  • Registration for SAT or ACT tests

  • Any costs associated with Professional Analyst or Videographer

US Athletic Governing Bodies (Leagues):

There are around 1500 universities/colleges in the US, in different locations, at varying levels of athletics, and at different costs. This is a breakdown of all the divisions, what they mean, and the options you should consider when talking to a coach. 

The American college system is different to that of the UK because college sports in the USA is big business, with coaches usually having scholarship budgets in the hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Scholarships for athletes can range from minimal contributions to a 'full ride', including full tuition cover, housing, meals, and even money for books.

These colleges are divided into several sectors and divisions of college sports, all representing different types of higher education. These are;

  • NCAA, Division 1 and Division 2 (large public/private colleges)

  • NCAA Division 3 (usually small private colleges)

  • NAIA (public/private colleges)

  • NJCAA (private colleges)

Our Hall of Fame

Since our journey began in 2011, we have been fortunate to place Student-Athletes that have gone on to some incredibly high positions. Click the button below to visit our Hall of Fame.

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