Eligibility Criteria for Sports Scholarships: Academic and Athletic Requirements

This quiz will test your knowledge on the eligibility criteria for sports scholarships, including both academic and athletic requirements.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the minimum GPA required for most sports scholarships?

  1. 2.0
  2. 2.5
  3. 3.0
  4. 3.5
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the minimum SAT score required for most sports scholarships?

  1. 1000
  2. 1100
  3. 1200
  4. 1300
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the minimum ACT score required for most sports scholarships?

  1. 21
  2. 23
  3. 25
  4. 27
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the minimum number of varsity letters required for most sports scholarships?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum age limit for most sports scholarships?

  1. 18
  2. 19
  3. 20
  4. 21
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of sports scholarship?

  1. Full scholarship
  2. Half scholarship
  3. Quarter scholarship
  4. Tuition waiver
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common sport for which scholarships are awarded?

  1. Football
  2. Basketball
  3. Baseball
  4. Soccer
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the least common sport for which scholarships are awarded?

  1. Golf
  2. Tennis
  3. Swimming
  4. Track and field
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the average amount of money awarded in sports scholarships each year?

  1. $10,000
  2. $20,000
  3. $30,000
  4. $40,000
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the total amount of money awarded in sports scholarships each year?

  1. $1 billion
  2. $2 billion
  3. $3 billion
  4. $4 billion
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What percentage of high school athletes receive sports scholarships?

  1. 1%
  2. 2%
  3. 3%
  4. 4%
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most important factor in determining the amount of a sports scholarship?

  1. Athletic ability
  2. Academic achievement
  3. Financial need
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to increase your chances of receiving a sports scholarship?

  1. Get good grades
  2. Be a good athlete
  3. Get involved in extracurricular activities
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most important thing to remember when applying for a sports scholarship?

  1. Be yourself
  2. Be honest
  3. Be persistent
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to find out more about sports scholarships?

  1. Talk to your high school counselor
  2. Visit the NCAA website
  3. Talk to college coaches
  4. All of the above