For example, NCAA FBS football schools can have a maximum of 85 players under scholarship during a year. Head count sports generally award a much higher percentage of full scholarships to participants than equivalency sports. read more
Scholarship Count: NAIA football programs are permitted 24 scholarships to be spread out in any way. Scholarship Breakdown: Partial scholarships are common. Strong students meeting a certain academic criteria can receive aid without it counting toward the 24-scholarship limit. NJCAA. How Many Schools: There are 68 schools that participate in junior-college football nationwide. Some of the best include Butler (Kan. ) Community College and Pearl River (Miss. ) College. read more
The NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship is a one time award of $7,500. The postgraduate scholarship is not specific to football, and may be applied to any NCAA regulated sport. 174 scholarships are awarded annually, divided equally between male and female student athletes. read more
NCAA I football and basketball are headcount sports as well as a few others noted above. For example, NCAA FBS football schools can have a maximum of 85 players under scholarship during a year. Head count sports generally award a much higher percentage of full scholarships to participants than equivalency sports. read more
The number of football scholarships allowed per team varies depending on division level. NCAA DIA programs have up to 85 scholarships per team, 63 for NCAA DIAA, 36 for NCAA DII, 24 for NAIA and up to 85 scholarships for a fully funded NJCAA program. read more
In 2012, 2% of athletic budgets were spent on equipment, uniforms and supplies for male athletes at NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision school, with the median spending per-school at $742,000. In 2014, the NCAA and the student athletes debated whether student athletes should be paid. read more