Youth Sports Scholarships and Financial Aid
Youth Sports Scholarships and Financial Aid Quiz
Questions
Which organization offers scholarships to high school athletes based on athletic ability, academic achievement, and financial need?
- NCAA
- NAIA
- NJCAA
- USCAA
What is the maximum amount of money that an NCAA Division I athlete can receive in athletic scholarship money?
- $25,000
- $35,000
- $45,000
- $55,000
Which of the following is NOT a type of financial aid that is available to student-athletes?
- Scholarships
- Grants
- Loans
- Work-study
What is the minimum GPA that a student-athlete needs to maintain in order to be eligible for an NCAA scholarship?
- 2.0
- 2.5
- 3.0
- 3.5
Which of the following is NOT a factor that is considered when determining the amount of financial aid that a student-athlete will receive?
- Athletic ability
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
- Gender
What is the name of the federal program that provides financial aid to student-athletes?
- Pell Grant
- SEOG Grant
- Federal Work-Study Program
- All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a type of scholarship that is available to student-athletes?
- Athletic scholarships
- Academic scholarships
- Need-based scholarships
- Merit scholarships
What is the name of the organization that provides scholarships to student-athletes who are pursuing a career in coaching?
- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
- The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
- The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA)
- The National Association of Coaching Ethics (NACE)
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for student-athletes who are applying for an NCAA scholarship?
- A high school diploma or GED
- A minimum GPA of 2.0
- A SAT or ACT score
- A letter of recommendation from a coach or teacher
What is the name of the organization that provides scholarships to student-athletes who are pursuing a career in officiating?
- The National Association of Sports Officials (NASO)
- The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
- The NCAA
- The NAIA
Which of the following is NOT a type of financial aid that is available to student-athletes who are attending a community college?
- Athletic scholarships
- Academic scholarships
- Need-based scholarships
- Work-study
What is the maximum amount of money that an NCAA Division II athlete can receive in athletic scholarship money?
- $35,000
- $40,000
- $45,000
- $50,000
Which of the following is NOT a type of financial aid that is available to student-athletes who are attending a four-year college or university?
- Athletic scholarships
- Academic scholarships
- Need-based scholarships
- Work-study
What is the name of the organization that provides scholarships to student-athletes who are pursuing a career in sports journalism?
- The National Sports Media Association (NSMA)
- The Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE)
- The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)