📊 How Scholarships Break Down by Division

NCAA Division I

• Max: 6 full scholarships per team

• Can be split among multiple athletes or not

• Partial scholarships: 25%–75% or 100%  of full tuition

• GPA requirement: 2.3 minimum

• Competition level: Elite

NCAA Division II

• Max: 5 scholarships per team

• Mostly partial awards (15%–50%)

• GPA requirement: 2.2 minimum

• Competition level: High

NCAA Division III

• No athletic scholarships

• Focus on merit and need-based aid

• Additional support via work-study and academic awards

📈 How to Maximize Your Scholarship Potential

1. Athletic Development

• Train with Better at Beach’s year-round programs

• Attend major recruiting tournaments

• Join high-visibility college camps

• Create and update your highlight videos regularly

• Track all accomplishments and stats

2. Academic Performance

• Maintain a 3.5+ GPA if possible

• Take honors/AP or IB-level courses

• Score competitively on SAT/ACT

• Get involved in leadership and community service

• Keep a resume of achievements ready to send

3. Strategic Scholarship Planning

• Start research early (freshman year is ideal)

• Create a spreadsheet with deadlines and requirements

• Track all your communications and submissions

• Always proofread and tailor your applications

• Don’t be afraid to follow up and negotiate offers

🏆 Success Story
“Better at Beach helped my daughter earn both athletic and academic scholarships—90% of her costs are now covered!”
— Jennifer R., Parent of USC Beach Volleyball Player

📅 Scholarship & Financial Aid Timeline

🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Missing Deadlines

• Scholarship and FAFSA due dates

• School-specific financial aid cutoffs

• Follow-up dates after applications

❌ Incomplete Applications

• Missing transcripts or test scores

• Vague or generic essays

• Forms not submitted correctly or on time

❌ Focusing Only on Athletic Aid

• Ignoring academic or local awards

• Missing niche or departmental scholarships

• Not exploring club/team-specific offers

💼 Better at Beach Scholarship Support

Our College-Bound Beach Volleyball Success Path includes:

• 💻 Access to our scholarship opportunity database

• ✍️ Essay writing & application review

• 📅 Financial aid timeline & checklist

• 💬 1-on-1 consultation for negotiation strategy

📥 Additional Resources

 Premium Tools (Members Only)

🔒 Full Scholarship Database
🔒 Application & Essay Review
🔒 Expert Consultations
🔒 Custom Strategy Sessions

✅ Take the Next Step Toward Earning a Scholarship

🎯 Join the College-Bound Beach Volleyball Success Path to:

• Unlock proven scholarship strategies

• Access templates, timelines & expert help

• Avoid costly mistakes and win more awards

👉 Start Your Scholarship Journey

🧠 FAQ – Beach Volleyball Scholarships

Q: Can I combine multiple scholarships?
A: Absolutely! Many athletes combine athletic aid, academic awards, and outside scholarships.

Q: When should we start applying?
A: Begin your research freshman year. Actual applications often start sophomore or junior year.

Q: What if we need to negotiate an offer?
A: Our team will walk you through proven negotiation strategies step-by-step.