2022-23 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete

The 2022-23 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is now available for download! The guide is designed to assist students with understanding the NCAA, NCAA Eligibility Center registration and academic requirements, and how student-athletes can work toward their collegiate dreams.

As noted in the August issue of the high school newsletter, this includes information on the upcoming Amateurism-Only Certification account (scheduled for release mid-September).

This booklet is a great resource for student-athletes and their families!  click here to download. 

2021 Heisman High School Scholarship

 2021 Heisman High School Scholarship Application Now Available 

The Heisman Trophy Trust opened applications today for the 2021 Heisman High School Scholarship program, presented by Acceptance Insurance. The program honors hundreds of the nation’s most accomplished, community-minded high school senior athletes each year. This year, the college scholarship amounts have been doubled, increasing support for each student-athlete’s education.

 “We would like to thank our partners at Acceptance Insurance for sponsoring this tremendous program which extends the Heisman prestige to the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors,” stated Michael Comerford, President of the Heisman Trust. “We are very excited to announce that we have doubled the scholarship amounts this year. We look forward to recognizing the most deserving, community-minded scholar athletes and rewarding them with additional funds to help offset their college tuition.” 

The Heisman High School Scholarship program will recognize a winner from each high school in the nation that has student participation in the Program by way of application. The top male and female applicants from each state will be awarded $1,000. Among the top male and female applicants from each state, the twelve (12) most outstanding will be identified as national finalists and win at least $2,000. Of the national finalists, a male and a female winner will be selected as the winner of the $10,000 National Heisman High School Scholarship. Community-minded scholar-athletes can learn more and apply at 

https://heismanscholarship.com/

NCAA Student Athletes

As we head into a new school year, any student-athletes wanting to play sports in college are encouraged to create an NCAA EC account at eligibilitycenter.org . Incoming freshman and undecided student-athletes may want to register for a free Profile Page account. These accounts can be transferred to paid a Certification account at any time. Profile Page account registrants also get an NCAA ID and important reminders from the EC as they complete high school.

Any student-athletes planning to compete at an NCAA Division I or II school need to create a Certification account. Click here to learn more about which account is right for you.

NCAA 2020-21 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete

The 2020-21 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is now available for download! The guide is designed to assist athletic directors, coaches, college-bound student-athletes and their families with understanding the initial-eligibility process.


Who should use this guide?
This guide answers important questions for four groups of people involved in the NCAA initial-eligibility process:
• High school students who hope to compete in college sports at an NCAA Division I or II school.
• Parents, guardians and family members of high school students.
• High school counselors and athletics administrators.
• High school and nonscholastic coaches.

NCHSAA Endowed Fund Scholarships

Thanks to the generosity of many donors, the NCHSAA Endowed Fund offers several scholarships to eligible student-athletes of NCHSAA member schools.

Contact:  scholarship_awards@nchsaa.org

FAFSA opened October 1, 2019 for the 2019-20 academic year.

NOTICE: To facilitate the NCHSAA’s access to applicants’ educational information needed for the scholarship process, applicants and their parent(s) or legal custodian(s) will need to download and complete the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) form. This form must be submitted to your School Counselor. Do not send the FERPA form to the NCHSAA office. 

Click here for a list of scholarships

Student Athletes: Want to Play College Sports?

You need to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center to compete at an NCAA Division I or II school. Create a Certification Account and we'll guide you through the process.

You need to create a Certification Account to make official visits to Divisions I and II schools or to sign a National Letter of Intent.

Create an Account

The advantages of competing in college sports are both immediate and lifelong. Participating in college sports provides opportunities to learn, compete and succeed. Student-athletes receive top-notch academic support, quality medical care and regular access to outstanding coaching, facilities and equipment. Student-athletes as a group graduate at higher rates than their peers in the general student body and feel better prepared for life after college.

Learn more about the three divisions

College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework.

Are you ready to play college sports? Download this brochure to find out.

NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program Click it or Ticket Scholar-Athlete Essay Contest

 DEADLINE: Monday, April 30 at 11:59 pm

Student-Athletes can write a 400-word or less essay for a chance to win prizes from the NCHSAA! Here is the prompt: How can you position being a scholar athlete to promote positive behaviors to your peers, such as wearing a seat belt and staying away from drugs and alcohol?

Click here for the Scholar-Athlete Essay Competition application and to learn more about the NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program Scholar-Athlete Program! #BuckleUp #ClickitorTicke

BigSun Scholarship for Athletes

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.

How to Apply
Please send us a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions:
-How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you?
-Has your participation influenced your career goals?
-Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?

Deadline

June 19, 2017.

Who is eligible?	All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute…Please remember to include your name and the name of the school that you are attending.
How to submit	All essay submissions should be sent to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com
When is the winner notified?	The winner will be notified within 2 weeks and the name of the winner will be posted on this website at that time.
When is the award received?	The award is mailed within 2 weeks of the deadline.