Benefits and Eligibility

	100% Success Rate Our USA partner maintains a 100% success rate in obtaining scholarship offers for approved candidates at American institutions. Regardless of your ability or experience, if you are accepted on to the program you are assured of at least 9 scholarship offers.
	No Risk Policy SPA offers a ‘no-risk’ policy. In other words, if we fail to meet the pre-established conditions or if you do not receive the specified scholarship offers, a full refund of the amount paid is provided.
	American University Education The program allows Aussie students to use their sporting skills to gain a University education in the USA. IDEA has established strong links to over 70 American institutions allowing Aussie students to obtain benefits traditionally limited to American residents.

	High Class Education No country in the world has more higher education institutions than the United States of America. American colleges and universities offer first-class educational programs with highly qualified lecturers.
	Employer Recognition Higher education institutions in America obtain professional accreditation by different governing bodies. These schools earn their accreditation by meeting certain criteria, helping ensure a quality education, as well as a degree that is recognized by employers around the world.
	Endless Educational Options One of the most important benefits of studying in the USA is the high number of academic options offered to students. The American school system utilizes credit units, which provides flexibility to working students, and student-athletes. This means that the student can choose when to attend classes, how many classes to enroll in each semester, and what optional classes to take.
	Training, Research, & Technology Most college and universities have established affiliations with employers and researchers in different fields of study, allowing students to obtain hands-on and priceless experience. In contrast with many other countries, many US institutions require that students obtain practical training in order to graduate.
	Campus Life International students find that the friends and experiences obtained during campus life in America are worth as much as the education itself. The lessons and lifetime friendships obtained by living with others from all over the world are priceless.
	The American culture and its people America is a melting pot of people from all over the world. International students find most Americans to be very hospitable, friendly, kind, generous and accepting of foreigners. Of course, there are a few exceptions, as in any country, but these are not the standard. In general, people are fun and eager to learn. Many international students embrace and take these philosophies home with them.

Eligibilty

Sports Scholarships USA targets recreational or amateur sports men or women of low, average, and high level ability. You must be interested in beginning or continuing an undergraduate career in the USA and meet the following eligibility criteria:

	Be between 16 and 26 years of age.
	Practice one of the following sports: - Men’s soccer, tennis, golf, or basketball. - Women’s soccer, tennis, golf, or basketball.
	Fit in to one of the following categories: Current High School student. High School graduate. Currently attending university (classes can be transferred). University graduate (classes can be transferred).
	Attend the International Showcase event where your skills and abilities will be assessed

Required Minimum Levels:

Lower Level	Intermediate Level	Higher Level (popular US sports)
Soccer	Golf (Handicaps of up to 18)	Basketball
Tennis

Special Notes:

Golf Program: Also takes place during July but is a little shorter. The cost of this Program remains unchanged.
The fact that there are different American athletic leagues ranging from lower to higher levels of playing ability increases the scholarships opportunities for all candidates. Even in the most popular sports, candidates receive multiple opportunities since most institutions have two teams (one being a development team) and they are interested in increasing their cultural diversity.
If your sport of interest is not available, we will always offer participation in the Study USA (Academic Scholarships USA) Program. In this case, the candidate will receive scholarship offers from institutions that have the sport of interest.

Amateur Status: In order to participate, applicants need to have amateur status. Students may have been involved or be currently participating in local leagues, associations, or federations. If the candidate has been involved with a professional organization and has received any type of compensation, please contact us to discuss eligibility based upon individual case.

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