NAIA Athletic Scholarship
NAIA member institutions offer athletic scholarships to talented student athletes. Unlike the NCAA, NAIA schools can offer scholarships across all divisions and sports.
Award Amount
$5,000–$35,000
per year
Deadline
Varies
application due
GPA Required
2.00
minimum
Field of Study
Any
eligible majors
Eligibility Checker
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Requirements Checklist
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0/4 completeApplication Tips
Start recruiting process early (sophomore year)
Create a highlight reel video
Attend camps and showcases
Maintain strong grades for eligibility
Scholarship Value Calculator
Annual Value
$35,000
per year
4-Year Total Value
$140,000
if renewed each year
Loan Interest Saved
$49,000
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | Student athletes in Any sport with minimum 2 GPA |
| Demographics | Student athletes |
| Field of Study | Any |
| Type | merit based |
| Renewable | Yes — renewable annually |
Frequently Asked Questions
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