Swimming/Diving Scholarships
It definitely matters whether you’re a good swimmer/diver when competing for scholarships
at the top programs in the country, especially for men’s teams in high-visibility
NCAA conferences like the Big Ten. Both sports, however, will reward you for a job
well done, so if you’re confident in your goals to improve on your swims times and
your dives, you may be looking at a more generous scholarship package come sophomore
year if you’re disappointed by your award freshman year. Among swimmers in particular,
coaches value athletes who can be competitive in more than one stroke and show they
are able to decrease their times consistently, so be sure to emphasize your potential
and track record of improvement when approaching colleges.
Don’t rule out smaller swim programs when applying for scholarships. The better
the swim team, the harder it will be to not only land a spot on the roster but get
more than a partial scholarship, since coaches are looking to attract the best team
possible rather than spending a good portion of their funding on one athlete. While
many of the awards will be regulated by the
NCAA if you’re going for college-based
awards – make sure your GPA is high enough to qualify for awards from the schools
you’re interested in – outside organizations and local teams often have funds set
up for college-bound swimmers and divers. While you’ll probably still need to be
a talented athlete to compete for any of these scholarships, private organizations
are much more likely to take into account factors like financial need, academic
achievement and extracurricular activities outside of the pool.
For additional information about swimming/diving scholarships and awards based on
different criteria, try conducting a free college
scholarship search at Scholarships.com.
Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines:
January 27, Annually
In 1988, the National Collegiate Athletic Association established the Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program as a means of recognizing the contributions of the former executive director through encouraging excellence in academic performance by student-athletes. Under this program, one male and one female student-athlete annually will be awarded a postgraduate scholarship in recognition of [...] More
Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete Program™
Application Deadlines:
Varies
Scholar Athlete Program recognizes exceptional student athletes that are performing well in the classroom and on the field. To register for the scholarship, students need to apply online or be nominated by a coach, teacher, parent or friend. Students must be a senior in high school, currently attend a Washington State High School, have a 3.0 GPA or higher and participate in a sport. Students can [...] More
Furman University Athletic Scholarships
Application Deadlines:
Varies
The Furman University Athletic Scholarships are partial to full scholarships awarded in 17 men's and women's intercollegiate sports. For more information, contact the director of athletics or the head coach in the sport in which you are [...] More
The Zale Parry Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
July 31, Annually
The Zale Perry Scholarship annually awards deserving individuals $3,000, plus $500 stipend towards travel expenses to the The Scholarship presentation site. Candidates eligible for the scholarship are college students who are seeking to advance their knowledge or enter a professional career in the fields of underwater research, equipment technology or hyperbaric research. The Zale Parry [...] More
Kyle R. Magoto Scholarship Fund
Application Deadlines:
March 22, Annually
To be eligible for an award from the Kyle R. Magoto Scholarship Fund, applicant must be a Russia High School (Shelby Co., Ohio) graduating senior who is pursuing an associate's or a bachelor's degree as a full-time student at an acredited educational institution, have a high school GPA not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale and must have participated in no less than five (5) athletic seasons [...] More
World Sport Chicago Scholarship
Application Deadlines:
December 12, Annually
World Sport Chicago is the living legacy of Chicago’s 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Bid, dedicated to supporting the athletic and academic dreams of Chicago’s youth. The WSC Scholars Program was created to help student-athletes prepare for and succeed in college.
High school juniors who live and study in Chicago and have participated in an eligible Olympic/Paralympic sport for two seasons in the [...] More