The NCAA awards scholarships and grants for further education to athletes who demonstrate outstanding academic and athletic achievement. Member institutions are also awarded grants to improve academics and enhance campus culture.
The NCAA awards more than $10 million in scholarships and grants annually to student-athletes and member institutions, in addition to the $2.7 billion allocated by schools to fund athletics scholarships.
Additionally, the NCAA is providing $15 million in grant money over the next three years to fund a joint initiative with the U.S. Department of Defense that will include the most comprehensive study of concussion and head impact exposure ever conducted.
Student-Athlete Awards
Since 1964, the NCAA has awarded scholarships to help college athletes pursue additional educational opportunities. Currently, more than 350 student-athletes are awarded $2.6 million in scholarships and grants annually to pursue a graduate degree or complete their undergraduate degree after they have exhausted eligibility for other athletics-related financial aid.
Jim McKay Graduate Scholarship Program
Walter Byers Graduate Scholarship
Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarship
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program
NCAA Graduate Student Research Grant Program
NCAA leadership development provides education and training for college athletes, coaches and administrators to assist with the transition to life after college sports, to foster the growth of the next generation of leaders and to encourage athletics administrators to translate lessons learned through competition.
Training sessions are also available for athletics administrators and coaches that provide opportunities to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
Current NCAA student-athletes identify values, build character and examine the role college athletics plays in higher education. Athletes return to campus with invaluable leadership skills; a thorough understanding of the differences between NCAA divisions as well as campus, conference office and national office responsibilities; and an expanded peer network.
They learn about careers in college sports and how to become the next leaders within the industry. Resources available to the athletes include test preparation materials, financial literacy information, online education and behavioral assessments.Â
Career and Sports Forum
Student-Athlete Leadership Forum
