Do naia schools give athletic scholarships?

Division III level sports do not offer scholarship funding. While the association will have fewer scholarships to go around than the more expansive NCAA - as there are fewer members schools - NAIA-participating schools have less-strict rules when it comes to being on a collegiate team. read more

However, Division III student-athletes can only receive academic or non-athletic scholarships – no athletic scholarships are allowed. Each year, the NCAA hands out about $1 billion in athletic scholarships, with the rest coming from the individual school. Conversely, the NAIA consists of 300 schools and 13 sports. read more

NAIA Scholarships. One vital aspect of the NAIA is the opportunity that student athletes have for finding and receiving scholarships. There are numerous scholarships offered currently for men and women. Approximately 90 percent of member colleges offer athletic scholarships. and there are several reasons for this. For one, members of the NAIA must abide by fewer restrictions regarding athlete and coach contact. read more