regulated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(
NCAA). There are also two other college athletic
leagues, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
(
NAIA), and the National Junior College Athletic
Association (NJCAA), which offer competitive, yet
accessible athletic programs.
SPORTS THAT ARE OFFERED SCHOLARSHIPS:
Archery, Baseball , Basketball, Bowling, Cross-
Country Running , Cheer Leading, Diving, Fencing,
Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football , Golf, Gymnastics,
Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, skiing, Riflery,
Rodeo, Rugby, Rowing, Skateboarding, Soccer,
Softball, Surfing, Swimming /Diving, Squash, Tennis,
Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling.
THE ROLE OF NCAA
The most advertised and competitive athletic awards
in the U.S. are the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) scholarships.
The NCAA conducts 89 national championships in 23
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