Resources
General Information & Guidance
Primary organization for college sports in the U.S., offering information on eligibility, scholarships, and recruiting rules.
Governing body for smaller colleges/universities in the U.S. with different eligibility rules from the NCAA.
Governing body for university sports in Canada, offering info on scholarships, eligibility, and athletic programs.
Represents junior colleges in the U.S. and offers an alternative pathway to university athletics.
The CCAA has six member conferences
- PACWEST (Pacific Western Athletic Association)
- ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference)
- MCAC (Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference)
- OCAA (Ontario Colleges Athletic Association)
- RSEQ (Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec)
ACAA (Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association)
Eligibility & Clearinghouses
Handles eligibility for student-athletes in NCAA Division I and II schools.
Helps determine eligibility for NAIA student-athletes.
For Canadian student-athletes to understand eligibility requirements for U Sports.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
A database of scholarships for Canadian students, including those for student-athletes.
Provides access to scholarships in the U.S., including those specifically for athletes.
A tool for finding scholarships for American colleges, including athletic awards.
Recruiting and Academic Help
Provides college placement services for student-athletes seeking recruitment.
Provides support and resources for Canadian track and field athletes looking to transition to university sports.
Assists with recruitment by connecting athletes with college coaches.
Test Preparation & Applications
Offers resources to prepare for SAT tests, required by many U.S. universities.
Test prep, tutoring, and college admissions advice for athletes who want to improve their test scores.
One-stop application for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities.
Canadian Scholarships & Bursaries
Scholarships Canada
Comprehensive database of Canadian scholarships, including athletic scholarships and bursaries for student-athletes.
Universities Canada – Scholarship Programs
Lists scholarship opportunities for Canadian students attending Canadian universities, including some related to sports.
StudentAwards by Yconic
Offers access to scholarships, bursaries, and student financial aid in Canada, including some for athletes.
Government of Canada – Scholarships
U Sports Athletic Financial Awards (AFAs)
Athletics Canada
Indspire – Indigenous Student Scholarships
Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC)
American Scholarships & Bursaries
Lists information on scholarships for NCAA Division I, II, and III athletes, including academic scholarships, athletic scholarships, and financial aid.
Provides information on athletic scholarships for student-athletes in NAIA programs, as well as need-based financial aid.
U.S. scholarship search engine offering a wide variety of scholarships, including those specifically for student-athletes.
Provides access to scholarships for U.S. colleges, with options for athletes.
Offers a detailed guide on athletic scholarships in various sports across NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA divisions.
Search for athletic scholarships available to student-athletes attending U.S. colleges and universities.
Provides a database of scholarships, including athletic scholarships for student-athletes in the U.S.
Information on scholarships and grants for student-athletes attending junior colleges in the U.S.
Provides information on athletic scholarships for different sports in the U.S. and offers advice on how to secure funding.
Database of athletic scholarships in the U.S., helping student-athletes find potential financial aid.
Offers funding to high-achieving, low-income minority students in the U.S., including athletes.
Both Canadian and U.S. Scholarships
Offers scholarships for Canadian students with leadership potential, including those with a strong background in athletics.
Provides information on various scholarships available globally, including athletic scholarships for both U.S. and Canadian universities.
Offers scholarships to Canadian students, including student-athletes, to help them achieve their educational and career goals.