| Do you know the key difference between academic | | | | school and do everything right, and still never get any |
| vs. athletic scholarships? Obviously, one is for | | | | attention from college coaches or any offers for a |
| achievement in the classroom and one is for | | | | scholarship. |
| achievement in sports, but there are other major | | | | There are no set guidelines or rules for earning an |
| differences as well. | | | | athletic scholarship. Some great players simply fly |
| One of the major differences in academic vs. athletic | | | | under the radar of college coaches. At the same |
| scholarships is that the academic scholarship is a little | | | | time, some average players get a big reputation early |
| more under your direct control. It is not easy to get | | | | in high school and end up being recruited by many |
| one of these scholarships, but there is no real | | | | different colleges. I guess the best way to |
| mystery as to how you go about getting one. If you | | | | summarize the differences is that strange things can |
| excel in the classroom during your high school days, | | | | and do happen in the world of athletic scholarships. |
| you apply for academic scholarships and your | | | | As you can see, the key difference between |
| application is reviewed. A third party (in consultation | | | | academic vs. athletic scholarships is the element of |
| with you school) decides if you meet the criteria for | | | | control. That's why it is extremely important for all |
| the scholarship and how you stack up against the | | | | student athletes who want to play in college take |
| competition. The rules and guidelines are posted up | | | | responsibility for their own recruitment. Athletes need |
| front and usually understood by all. | | | | to contact coaches with a letter and an athletic |
| On the other hand, athletic scholarships are a whole | | | | resume to make sure college coaches know who |
| different animal. One of the key differences in | | | | they are and what they can do for their athletic |
| academic vs. athletic scholarships is this: | | | | program. |
| You can excel at your sport for four years in high | | | | |