Hockey

College Hockey

Playing college hockey on a scholarship in the US is a great way of still pursuing a professional career, but at the same time getting a university degree. The backbone of the NHL consists of drafted college players and there are also a number of other professional leagues around the world with many former college players.

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The competition in college hockey is fierce. One reason for this is that there are considerably smaller amount of schools (ca 170 schools) that have a hockey program than for example soccer, tennis and golf. In addition, it is only in the highest college division (NCAA Div 1) that one can get athletic scholarships in collegiate hockey. However, it is possible in other divisions (NCAA Division 3 and ACHA) to receive academic and international scholarships that can help finance your education.

A scholarship is money awarded to students attending universities in the United States with the purpose of reducing the cost of the education and living costs. A scholarship varies from 1-100% of the school’s total costs and may cover tuition fees, apartment, food and text books. A 100% scholarship will cover all of these costs for a student.

There are different types of scholarships: sports scholarship (for hockey players these are called hockey scholarships), academic scholarships and international scholarships. It is the coach of the school team that determines how much sports scholarship he/she can give a student. It is possible to get a combination of the different scholarships.

The biggest hockey scholarships are worth as much as $60,000 a year. Remember, a bachelor’s degree in the United States takes four years to complete, multiplying a $60,000 scholarship with four and you can get an education worth $240,000 covered through your athletic level. Quite simply amazing!

The lifestyle of a college hockey player in the United States is very similar to that of a professional player. You train daily at top facilities where you have access to physio, physiotherapists and nutritionists. You travel a lot, staying at hotels, and get the chance to play against the country’s best young players.

To have a reasonable chance to compete for a place in a college team you need to play at highest amateur level in your home country.

College Basketball

If you want to become a great basketball player there is no doubt that college is the best way to go! There are 2,000 colleges in the US with a basketball team. The level ranges from the best young players in the country going on to the professional game in the NBA or WNBA to lower level and everything in between.

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It is a very competitive sport and the general level of American basketball is high, so international players wanting to play college basketball must be at an elite level (highest amateur level) in their home country.

A scholarship is money awarded to students attending universities in the United States with the purpose of reducing the cost of the education and living costs. A scholarship varies from 1-100% of the school’s total costs and may cover tuition fees, apartment, food and text books. A 100% scholarship will cover all of these costs for a student.

There are different types of scholarships: sports scholarship (for basketball players these are called basketball scholarships), academic scholarships and international scholarships. It is the coach of the school team that determines how much sports scholarship he/she can give a student. It is possible to get a combination of the different scholarships.

The biggest basketball scholarships are worth as much as $60,000 a year. Remember, a bachelor’s degree in the United States takes four years to complete, multiplying a $60,000 scholarship with four and you can get an education worth $240,000 covered through your athletic level. Quite simply amazing!

The best NCAA D1 schools get 20,000 fans to their home games and March Madness (the NCAA play offs) are one of the most popular sporting events in the US.

If you get the chance to play college basketball – take it!

American Football

Like with basketball, there is not better place to play American Football than in the US! Most, if not all, American players in the NFL have played college football so there is no question what to do if you want to become a pro.

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For many it is a dream come true to play in front of a crowd of 100,000 while getting their college degree.

There are 900 colleges with an American Football team and the average team size is 103(!) players. But even though there are more than 92,000 players in college it is fierce competition for the scholarships. International players wanting to play college football must be at an elite level (highest amateur level) in their home country to get the opportunity!

A scholarship is money awarded to students attending universities in the United States with the purpose of reducing the cost of the education and living costs. A scholarship varies from 1-100% of the school’s total costs and may cover tuition fees, apartment, food and text books. A 100% scholarship will cover all of these costs for a student.

There are different types of scholarships: sports scholarship (for American football players these are called American football scholarships), academic scholarships and international scholarships. It is the coach of the school team that determines how much sports scholarship he/she can give a student. It is possible to get a combination of the different scholarships.

The biggest American Football scholarships are worth as much as $60,000 a year. Remember, a bachelor’s degree in the United States takes four years to complete, multiplying a $60,000 scholarship with four and you can get an education worth $240,000 covered through your athletic level. Quite simply amazing!

What Our student-athletes say

Christoffer Greve

Illinois State University
I recommend everyone to go to the United States. You get the opportunity of investing in your sport, get a good education, and meet people from all over the world.

Emilie Ekeli Larsen

Duquesne University, Pennsylvania
You experience new places, meet new people, develop your English skills, get a chance at investing in your sport, and you get an education; all at the same time!

Øystein Fjeldberg

Wingate University, North Carolina
Getting to the US as a student-athlete is a long and demanding process that involves a lot of paperwork, and in my case I was really happy that CSUSA could help me through this.

Mariah Aplin

Cumberland University, Tennessee
I get to play the sport I love whilst gaining an education. I get to meet so many more people and it's full of opportunities. It is a great experience.

Hannah Brindle

Rio Grande University, Ohio
The social aspect of being in college is great, you get to be surrounded by your friends and team mates 24/7 it's like having a family away from home.

Thea Wakeford-Wessman

University of Arkansas Little Rock
CSUSA has a huge network and is able to fulfill all your requirements when looking for a university to suit you and they are great with following up their clients during their time in the US as well.

Marthe Berg Sørensen

Long Island University Post, New York
I recommend everyone to travel to the US to combine education and sports, because you learn so much more by being a student-athlete in another country. Both the language, the culture, and the things in life that cannot be taught on the school bench. You will have incredible fun!

Maiken Bing Paulsen

Presbyterian College, South Carolina
CSUSA runs a professional and efficient process, from presentation and communication with schools that was a good fit for my level, ambitions, and wishes, to land a scholarship deal with the school. With the help of CSUSA an extensive and unknown process was made easy and safe.

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See if you have what it takes to play hockey, basketball or American Football at college on a scholarship in the United States! The next step is to fill out a Free Assessment form so that we can evaluate your opportunities. It takes only 2 minutes and no obligation.


Other college sports

Soccer Scholarships

Play college soccer for one of the 1,700 universities with a soccer team, get a scholarship for your talent and your university degree while you’re at it.

Golf Scholarships

Play college golf for one of the 1,300 universities with a golf team, get a golf scholarship and your university degree while you’re at it.

Track and Field Scholarships

Compete in Track&Field for one of the 1,200 universities with a Track&Field team, get a sports scholarship and your university degree while you’re at it.

Swimming Scholarships

Compete in college swimming as part of a big team for one of the 660 universities with a swim team, get a scholarship and your university degree while you’re at it!

Tennis Scholarships

Play tennis full-time as part of a team for one of the 1,200 universities with tennis, get a tennis scholarship and your university degree while you’re at it!

American Sports Scholarships

There are scholarship opportunities in hockey, american football and basketball at American colleges and universities.

Other Sports

There are a number of sports you can get a scholarship for when competing in the college system. Take a look!