Apply for a American Football Scholarship in the USA Today

The concept behind US American Football Scholarships is quite simple; it provides talented amateur sportsmen and women with an exclusive opportunity to pursue both an academic and athletic career simultaneously.

An American Football Scholarship to an American university can cover some, and at times all, of the costs associated with earning a university degree. In return, the student-athlete will represent the university in American Football and maintain a good level of academic performance.

An American Football scholarship to the USA is a unique opportunity to pursue an academic and playing career within some of the best academic and sporting environments in the World. Football at college level in the US, is probably the most marketed of all sports and therefore competition is fierce, and only players who qualify for football scholarships are those who can make the cut for the NCAA Division I and II schools. Coaches are looking to recruit athletes who are skilled, strong, focused, have potential to develop and who compete at a national level. Alongside strength and conditioning training, athletes will be expected to practice with the team for around 4-6 hours a day, 5 days a week. Universities and colleges in the USA invest a huge amount into their sports facilities and coaching - making it a very attractive opportunity for those who have the ability to compete at a high level.

To be considered for a FirstPoint USA American Football Scholarship, you should be physically fit, have a high level of skill in American Football ; you should possess a real drive and ambition to succeed. Academically, you must have completed high school and have grades to meet the initial-eligibilty requirements for the NCAA, NAIA or NJCAA. Good academic standing is an essential aspect of life as a student-athlete and this must be maintained throughout your collegiate sports career. Failure to do so could see you prohibited from training and participating, and potentially lead to your scholarship being withdrawn completely. The NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA each have strict rules regarding the good academic standing of all competing athletes.

Why Apply to FirstPoint USA for an American Football Scholarship?

How do I get a FirstPoint USA American Football Scholarship?

• Step 1 : Apply to FirstPoint USA
• Step 2 : Presentation & Sporting Assessment: Evaluating your performance
• Step 3 : One-to-one interview: Evaluate academic & sporting background
• Step 4 : Compare application with other successful candidates
• Step 5 : Are you a good scholarship candidate?
• Step 6 : Your application is accepted or declined in writing
• Step 7 : Your decision-making period