UnderstandingRowing Scholarships
Rowing is an expensive sport, with equipment and travel expenses far beyond those of other sports. Athletic departments can change their athletic budgets, and coaches decide how much money to allocate for scholarships and how to disperse it.
Earning a rowing scholarship to a prominent college is a tremendous achievement and many athletes and families will start their recruiting journey with this goal in mind.
If you are a woman wanting to pursue the sport at the collegiate level, you have an advantage over male rowers when it comes to being offered rowing scholarships. This is because women’s rowing is sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), while men’s rowing is not sanctioned by the NCAA.
When it comes to rowing opportunities on many levels, our experienced advisors are able to help you define your goals, evaluate your options and make the right decision:
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
2500 SCHOLARSHIPS 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 500+ SCHOOLS
PREPARE YOURSELF
ROWING HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Your high school years are pivotal. It’s a time of discovery, growth, and finding your path. As you cultivate your skills on the court, we also help you pave your way towards collegiate sports. Our dedicated team guides you through the exciting journey of finding the right fit, both academically and athletically. Our broad network spans over 200 private schools, providing a robust set of scholarship opportunities.
POST GRAD ROWING OPPORTUNITIES
Post-grad years can be a transformative time to refine your skills, build your athletic portfolio, and strengthen your academics. We offer guidance on a range of post-grad rowing programs nationwide, giving you an extra edge when it comes to college applications. This added year can provide you a unique advantage in preparation for the rigor of university athletics.
JUNIOR COLLEGE ROWING PATHWAY
Choosing the Junior College path can provide a more personalized college experience. Smaller class sizes mean more focused academic attention, and smaller team rosters often result in more playing time. We’ll help you navigate the junior college landscape, opening doors to competitive sports and high-quality education, thus paving the way for future opportunities.
ROWING UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
When you step onto a university court, you’re playing at the highest level of collegiate sports. You’re part of a long-standing tradition, a spirited community, and an environment that breathes competition. We’ve helped over 1500+ athletes secure scholarships in some of the most respected university rowing programs in the country. We’re here to help you join those ranks.
INTERNATIONAL ROWING ACADEMIES
Competing in Europe’s sports academies introduces you to a new world of rowing. It’s an opportunity to experience different cultures, styles of play, and to broaden your personal and athletic perspectives. With our connections to top-tier international sports academies, we can provide a pathway to global courts while securing a world-class education for you.
Rowing Scholarships FAQ
Rowing scholarships are financial awards given to student-athletes with exceptional rowing abilities to help offset the cost of their college education. These scholarships are offered by universities and colleges across the USA and are typically awarded to talented rowers who can contribute to the school’s rowing team.
Yes, international students can be eligible for rowing scholarships in the USA. Many colleges and universities actively recruit talented rowers from around the world. However, international students should check with the individual schools they are interested in for specific scholarship and admission requirements.
Coaches consider various factors when awarding rowing scholarships, including your rowing performance, ergometer scores, race results, potential for improvement, and your ability to contribute to the team’s success. Academic achievements and character may also play a role in the decision-making process.
Rowing scholarships can vary from partial to full-ride scholarships, depending on the college or university and the available budget for the rowing program. Full-ride scholarships cover tuition, fees, room, board, and sometimes other expenses, while partial scholarships cover a portion of these costs.
The National Letter of Intent (NLI) is a binding agreement between a student-athlete and a college or university in the USA. By signing the NLI, you commit to attending that institution for one academic year. If you are offered a rowing scholarship and intend to compete in NCAA Division I or II, you may sign the NLI as part of the commitment process.