Kick your way to a free college scholarship.
If you play sports in high school and excel at them, you might be able to fund your college education by way of a sports scholarship. While the top high school athletes are sought out by colleges and universities and offered scholarships, other athletes can get scholarships, too. Many smaller colleges offer scholarships but don’t have the resources to recruit. It’s your job to find a way to approach them.
Instructions
1. Research colleges and universities that you might be interested in attending. Keep in mind that the larger universities with major sports programs will be seeking the top athletes across the country, so if you’re not one of the top athletes in the state, look at smaller schools.
2. Call the colleges and universities to find out the names of the athletic directors and the coaches of the sport you play. Make sure you get the spelling of the names correct. Keep a list so you can keep track of whom you contact.
3. Solicit a friend or a parent to record your athletic performances. The entire game doesn’t have to be recorded, only your performances. For sports such as track and field, only the events in which you participate need to be recorded.
4. Edit your DVD recording to highlight your best moves or plays. If you’re not knowledgeable about edit the DVD, have a friend do it. You can also find editing services in the telephone book.
5. Write letters to the athletic directors and coaches at the colleges you’re interested in. Make sure you have someone check your letter for grammar. You can use the same basic letter and simply change the addressee for each submission. Note in the letter that you’re interested in playing at that specific college and that you would like to be considered for an athletic scholarship. Note also that you’ve included a DVD of your performances, and invite them to future sporting events.
6. Follow up with any letters of interest by visiting the college. Make sure you call ahead of time to let them know that you intend to come. Show enthusiasm for each college.
7. Be ready to accept the scholarship when it’s offered. Sometimes offers are rescinded, so you want to accept the offer soon after it’s made.
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