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What is the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program?
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Varonika Ware
Varonika Ware is a content writer at Scholarships360. Varonika earned her undergraduate degree in Mass Communications at Louisiana State University. During her time at LSU, she worked with the Center of Academic Success to create the weekly Success Sunday newsletter. Varonika also interned at the Louisiana Department of Insurance in the Public Affairs office with some of her graphics appearing in local news articles.
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Maria Geiger is Director of Content at Scholarships360. She is a former online educational technology instructor and adjunct writing instructor. In addition to education reform, Maria’s interests include viewpoint diversity, blended/flipped learning, digital communication, and integrating media/web tools into the curriculum to better facilitate student engagement. Maria earned both a B.A. and an M.A. in English Literature from Monmouth University, an M. Ed. in Education from Monmouth University, and a Virtual Online Teaching Certificate (VOLT) from the University of Pennsylvania.
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College passes by faster than you might think, especially if you’re a student athlete! As a result, you may be thinking about your future and what you plan on doing once you graduate.
Fortunately, the NCAA gives student-athletes more time to decide with their postgraduate program. Participating in it gives athletes access to NCAA postgraduate scholarships to put toward continuing their education after graduation.
To learn more about this competitive program, keep reading below!
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What is the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program?
While the NCAA is usually known as the main governing body within the world of collegiate sports, the organization aims to support and ensure the athletic and academic success of student-athletes throughout the U.S. Therefore, this program incentivizes student-athletes to get a postgraduate degree by making it more affordable.
Through the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program, 126 scholarships are given out annually to student-athletes that show promise in both their performance in and outside of the classroom. Students attending any college can be nominated, and everyone is considered equally for the award, regardless of when you finished undergrad.Â
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How much is the NCAA award?
In fall, winter and spring, the NCAA awards $10,000 scholarships to 21 women and 21 men. The nominees are first reviewed by a regional committee before being sent to the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Committee.
Winners are able to use the funding toward educational expenses such as research, tuition, and room and board. The award can also be used for colleges outside of the country, and even if you transfer after winning, you’re still entitled to your award.
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How can I be nominated for a NCAA Scholarship?
In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must be nominated by a Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) or a FAR designee. However, only ten student-athletes can be nominated (five women and five men) by a college or university per season.
The FAR or FAR designee determines your eligibility and submit the nominations to the online portal for consideration. There are deadlines for each season, so be sure to start talking about your nomination early on.
How do I qualify for the program?
In order to qualify for the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program, students must:
- Be seniors in college or have received your bachelor’s degree and intend on enrolling into a graduate degree program
- Have an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Be in the final season for NCAA athletic eligibility or completed it
Key Takeaways
Frequently asked questions about the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program
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