NJCAA Athletic Scholarship
National Junior College Athletic Association scholarships provide financial assistance to student athletes competing at community and junior colleges across the United States.
Award Amount
$3,000–$15,000
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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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
$15,000
per year
4-Year Total Value
$60,000
if renewed each year
Loan Interest Saved
$21,000
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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