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Discover the benefits of sports scholarships

Sports scholarships make it possible for international students to combine university sports and higher education in America. Take the first step to become a student-athlete now!

What is a scholarship

A university scholarship is a financial grant provided to students to help cover some or all of the costs of studying at a college or university. There are various types of scholarships (sports scholarships, academic scholarships, need-based, and so on) which all have different requirements, sizes, amounts, and coverage.

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Fully funded Scholarship

A fully funded scholarship (also called ‘full-ride scholarships’) covers all the costs, such as the tuition fee for the entire degree program, accommodation, books, and board.

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Partially funded Scholarship

A partially funded scholarship covers some of the expenses and often ranges between 50-70% coverage of the costs.

This is what the keystone sports process looks like

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Pre-assessment

After completing our free assessment form, our placement experts evaluate your sports scholarships chances – without any cost or obligation.

Keystone Sports holds more than 20 years of experience in student-athlete recruiting and has assisted over 14,000 international students from various sport disciplines to become student-athletes in the US and Canada.

We know the sports scholarships recruitments and what it takes for athletes to get recruited by a college coach.

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Contract Signing

The next step towards your dream sports scholarship is signing the commitment contract with Keystone Sports.

By signing this contract, you become a Keystone Sports client and commit to embarking on the adventure to become a student-athlete. Upon signing the contract, you will be assigned coordinator from Keystone Sports sport placement team with expertise in your sport discipline. This coordinator will provide you with full support throughout the entire journey.  

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college action plan

After signing the contract, your assigned coordinator from Keystone Sports collaborates with you to create an action plan. This plan is tailored to your preferences and serves as a tool for outlining the steps to achieve your goal: get successfully recruited by college coach and combining your passion for sports with college studies in the US or Canada.  

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college test prep & grade evaluation

As a Keystone Sports client, you will receive comprehensive support to prepare for and take the college admission tests. Our team specializes test preparations for college admission tests such as the SAT, as well as English proficiency tests like TOEFL and Duolingo.

Additionally, we assist in evaluating your current grades and converting them into GPA (Grade Point Average), the standard system for measuring academic performance in the American education system. 

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college admissions profile

Next, it’s time to create your personal profile which will be sent to universities and college coaches. We assist you in crafting this profile, showcasing your unique experiences, skills, and achievements—academically, athletically, and professionally.

This profile plays a crucial role in presenting you as a potential college student but also as a sports scholarship prospect, as it includes college sports recruiting details.  

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College Orientation & College Sports Divisions

The college sports system is categorized into divisions and leagues, each offering different opportunities and requirements for sports scholarships. Our team consists of experienced experts in college sports and has successfully placed student-athletes in various divisions including NCAA Division I to III, NAIA, and JUCO.

We provide guidance to help you choose a league and level that aligns with your aspirations, skills, and preferences. 

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University Offers

At Keystone Sports, we understand the importance of the college decision. We strive to offer you a diverse range of options from various universities and colleges, aligning with your academic, athletic, and personal ambitions.

Through personalized guidance, we assist you in navigating through these options, helping you make an informed decision that not only aligns with your immediate goals but also sets the stage for your long-term success.  

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Student visa & student-athlete application

After selecting your college, the next step involves completing all the necessary paperwork to attain a student visa and get student-athlete eligibility.

This can be a complex procedure if you’re not familiar with the requirements. We support you throughout the entire process to ensure you have the right documents for your visa applications and assist you in applying to the college sports associations, obtaining the necessary permissions to practice and compete in collegiate sports.

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Travel Arrangements

The team at Keystone Sports handles all the details to secure the most convenient travel options tailored to your preferences.

Our unwavering commitment involves providing comprehensive assistance in organizing your flights to ensure a safe landing at your college, with the goal of creating a seamless and stress-free travel experience. 

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On-going college athlete support

Keystone Sports’ support continues while you’re in the U.S. Keystone Sports is by your side throughout your college adventure, ready to provide any assistance or guidance you may need.

Our dedicated team stays in touch with both current student-athletes and our alumni to stay updated about their incredible experiences and achievements as students, professionals, and athletes. Listen to our Pursue Podcast to hear the fantastic stories!

sport scholarship

Sports scholarships, also known as athletic scholarships, is a fantastic opportunity for students practicing sports. Sports scholarships in the USA are awarded based on the athlete’s sporting skills, dedication, and talent in their sport. Thanks to these financial grants, students can enhance and advance in their sport without having to compromise their education. Still, it’s important to emphasize that scholarships for sports don’t only depend athletic achievements and performance. Academic records also play a crucial role. A GPA above a certain level is important for potential student-athletes as well, just like good scores on SAT, ACT, and/or TOEFL.

academic scholarship

Academic scholarships are merit-based scholarships rewarded to students with excellent academic records. This includes the applicant’s grades, GPA, merits, and scores on university admission tests like SAT, ACT, and TOEFL. Some academic scholarships need to be applied for, while others are ‘automatically’ rewarded to outstanding applicants by the schools’ admission office.

 

These scholarships range from partial tuition coverage to full-ride awards covering tuition, room, board, and other expenses. Universities often have tiered programs with award amounts based on GPA and test scores. For instance, a 4.0 GPA typically earns more than a 3.5. Most academic scholarships require recipients to maintain a minimum GPA to keep their funding each year.

Sports scholarships in the US

Do you want to continue practicing the sport you love while studying a bachelor’s degree in the USA? It’s possible thanks to college sports and sports scholarships! With sports scholarships, you can combine this while getting support to finance both your studies and your training.

 

As a “student-athlete” in the US, you truly get the best of both worlds: sports and university studies. Additionally, you get a fantastic adventure and the chance to live abroad!

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Average scholarship in USD

940 M

USD Secured in Scholarships

1,860

Full Prices

How do I get a sports scholarship?

Sports scholarships recruitments can differ between states and schools. To apply and potentially get rewarded with a sports scholarship, the student must meet all the requirements. The applicant needs to provide records of current and previous performance in their sport in the scholarship application.

 

Except the sports performance, there might be requirements as well for GPA and college admission test scores above a specific threshold.

Start your student-athlete journey now!

Fill out our free assessment form and we do an initial evaluation of your chances – without any cost or obligation! 

Depending on your skills, ambition, needs, and wishes, our sports placement experts will connect you with the most suitable college coaches and universities in North America.

Get your
scholarship!

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS

Sports scholarships make it possible for international students to combine university sports and higher education in America. Take the first step to become a student-athlete now!  

Get your
scholarship!

Sports scholarships make it possible for international students to combine college sports and higher education in America. Take the first step to become a student-athlete now!

Sports scholarships in the USA

Do you want to continue practicing the sport you love while studying a bachelor’s degree in the USA? It’s possible thanks to college sports and sports scholarships! With sports scholarships, you can combine this while getting support to finance both your studies and your training.

As a “student-athlete” in the US, you truly get the best of both worlds: sports and university studies. Additionally, you get a fantastic adventure and the chance to live abroad!

+16,486

INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT-ATHLETES

820

COLLEGES IN USA AND CANADA

+938 M

US DOLLARS IN SCHOLARSHIPS

+15.389

INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT-ATHLETES

820

UNIVERSITIES IN THE USA AND CANADA

+911 M

US DOLLAR IN SCHOLARSHIPS

What is a scholarship?

A university scholarship is a financial grant provided to students to help cover some or all of the costs of studying at a college or university. There are various types of scholarships (sports scholarships, academic scholarships, need-based, and so on) which all have different requirements, sizes, amounts, and coverage. 

A fully funded scholarship (also called ‘full-ride scholarships’) covers all the costs, such as the tuition fee for the entire degree program, accommodation, books, and board. A partially funded scholarship covers some of the expenses and often ranges between 50-70% coverage of the costs.

Academic scholarships

Academic scholarships are merit-based scholarships rewarded to students with excellent academic records. This includes the applicant’s grades, GPA, merits, and scores on university admission tests like SAT, ACT, and TOEFL. Some academic scholarships need to be applied for, while others are ‘automatically’ rewarded to outstanding applicants by the schools’ admission office. 

Sports scholarships

Sports scholarships, also known as athletic scholarships, is a fantastic opportunity for students practicing sports. Sports scholarships in the USA are awarded based on the athlete’s sporting skills, dedication, and talent in their sport. Thanks to these financial grants, students can enhance and advance in their sport without having to compromise their education. Still, it’s important to emphasize that scholarships for sports don’t only depend athletic achievements and performance. Academic records also play a crucial role. A GPA above a certain level is important for potential student-athletes as well, just like good scores on SAT, ACT, and/or TOEFL.

1,097

SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2025

938 M

in scholarships 2025

1860

FULL RIDES in 2025

How do I get a sport scholarship?

The process for applying and get rewarded with a sport scholarship can differ between states and schools in America. Firstly, the student needs to meet the set requirements. The applicant also needs to provide records of current and previous performance in their sport in the scholarship application.

Except the sports performance, there might be requirements as well for GPA and university admission test scores above a certain level.

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Första utvärdering

Efter att ha fyllt i vår kostnadsfria intresseanmälan utvärderar våra sport konsulter dina chanser för att tilldelas idrottsstipendium i USA – utan kostnad eller förpliktelser.

Keystone Sports har över 20 års erfarenhet av rekrytering inom college sport av och har hjälpt över 14 000 internationella studenter från olika sportdiscipliner att bli student athletes i USA och Kanada. Vi har stor kunskap och lång erfarenhet inom om rekrytering och stipendium i USA. Vi vet vad krävs för att du som atlet ska bli rekryterad av collegetränare.

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KONTRAKTSIGNERING

Därefter är det dags att underteckna ett “commitment contract” med Keystone Sports. Genom att skriva under detta kontrakt blir du en klient hos Keystone Sports och förbinder dig att påbörja ditt äventyr som studentathlete i USA!

När kontraktet är påskrivet kommer du att tilldelas en koordinator från Keystone Sports team, som är expert inom just din sport. Denna koordinator kommer att vara ditt stöd under hela resan.

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ACTIONPLAN

Efter att ha skrivit på vårt “commitment contract” skapar du och din koordinator från Keystone Sports en actionplan. Denna plan är anpassad efter just dina preferenser och fungerar som ett verktyg för att skissa upp planen för att nå ditt mål: att bli rekryterad av en coach och idrotta på college i USA!

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Testförberedelser

Som klient hos Keystone Sports får du omfattande stöd inför och under genomförandet av de ansökningstester som krävs för college och studier i USA. Vårt team är experter på testförberedelser inför antagningsprov såsom SAT samt språktest som TOEFL och Duolingo.

Vi hjälper även till med att utvärdera dina betyg från svenska skolsystemet och omvandla dem till GPA (Grade Point Average) – betygsystemet som används i USA.

 

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Ansökningsprofil

Nästa steg är att skapa din personliga profil som kommer att skickas till universitet och collegecoacher. Vi hjälper dig i att skapa en profil som tydligt visar på dina unika erfarenheter, färdigheter och prestationer. Profilen innehåller inte bara akademiska- och jobbrelaterade meriter utan listar givetvis också prestationer och resultat inom din sport.

Denna profil spelar en avgörande roll för att presentera dig som både framtida collegestudent och studentatlet. Den innehåller rekryteringsdetaljer som är avgörande för att du ska kunna bli rekryterad och tilldelas ett idrottsstipendium.

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Val av collegedivison och skola

Val av skola och divisioner inom collegeidrott är ett stort och viktigt beslut som studen athlete. De olika divisionerna och ligorna erbjuder olika möjligheter men även krav för att ansöka och tilldelas idrottsstipendium. Vårt team består av sportkonsulter med stor och omfattande kunskap kring collegeidrott. Våra sportkonsulter har framgångsrikt placerat internationella studenter på olika college i USA inom NCAA Division I till III, NAIA och JUCO.

Vi ger professionell vägledning för att guida dig rätt i valet av skola, division och nivå som bäst överensstämmer med dina ambitioner och önskemål.

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Collegeerbjudanden

På Keystone Sports förstår vi vikten av att göra rätt val när det gäller college. Vi strävar efter att erbjuda dig flera olika alternativ från olika universitet och högskolor som överensstämmer med dina akademiska, idrottsliga och personliga ambitioner.

Genom personlig vägledning hjälper vi dig att navigera bland alternativen och fatta ett välgrundat beslut i linje. Både med hänsyn till med dina mål här och nu, men lägger även grunden för långsiktig framgång och utveckling.

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Studentvisum och ansökningar

När du har valt ditt drömcollege är nästa steg att ta itu med det administrativa pappersarbetet för att skaffa ett studentvisum i USA och bli registrerad som ”student athlete”.

Ansökan om studentvisum kan vara en omfattande process om du inte är bekant med kraven och hur ansökningsprocessen fungerar. Vi är här som stöd genom hela processen för att säkerställa att du har de nödvändiga dokumenten för dina visumansökningar. Vi hälper dig också att bli registrerad som studentatlet i USA, samt att få alla nödvändiga tillstånd för träning och tävling inom det amerikanska collegesportsystemet.

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Researragemang

Teamet på Keystone Sports hanterar alla detaljer för att se till så att du får resealternativ utefter dina preferenser. Att vara klient hos oss innebär omfattande hjälp med att planera flyg för att se till så du landar tryggt och säkert på college – allt för att skapa stressfri reseupplevelse.

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Fortsatt stöd som student athlete

Stödet från Keystone Sports fortsätter medan du är i USA. Keystone Sports finns vid din sida under hela din collegeresa, alltid redo om du behöver hjälp eller vägledning.

Vårt engagerade team håller kontakt med både nuvarande och tidigare studentidrottare. Genom nära band med våra alumner får vi ta del av deras otroliga upplevelser och prestationer som studenter, yrkesverksamma och atleter. Lyssna på vår Pursue Podcast för att höra fantastiska berättelser!

Fill out our free assessment form and we will do an evaluation of your US sports scholarships chances – without any cost or obligation! 

Depending on your skills, ambition, needs, and wishes, our sports placement experts will connect you with the most suitable college coaches and universities in America. 

Start your student-athlete journey now!

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Scouting days

15 February · Leicester, UK

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College Soccer Showcase Tour

OXford | 11 DeC. 2025

Whether you’re a man or a woman, born from 2006 to 2009, don’t miss your chance to participate in the 2025 College Soccer Showcase!

 

Join the largest European college soccer showcase tour, and enhance your chances for a soccer scholarship in the USA.