Track and field as a sport includes athletic skills of running, jumping, and throwing. It is a sport that takes place on a running track and a grass field. It usually includes throwing and some of the jumping events. Track and field also includes road running, cross country running, and racewalking.
The foot racing events are won by the athletes , who complete it in the least time. Those who achieve the greatest distance or height have the caliber of winning the jumping and throwing events.Regular jumping events include
Long jump
Triple jump
High jump
Pole vault
The most common throwing events include
Shot put
Javelin
Discus
Hammer
Most track and field events are individual sports with the most prominent team events being relay races, which typically feature teams of four. Events are divided by gender.Though both the men's and women's competitions are usually held at the same venue.
There are over one thousand college track and field programs. There are different division levels that have a different number of track scholarships to be given out each year. Majority of trach scholarships are partial scholarships but if you work hard you can definitely receive full ride scholarship too.
The college coaches are the ones to award track and field scholarships.They have their own recruiting standards and their own coaching philosophy and the amount of scholarship funds available, the amount of athletic scholarship money each recruit receives will vary. Based on the capability and caliber the students should target the right division in order to maximize their scholarship potential.You might meet the minimum D1 track and field standards, but might make more of an impact at a D2 or NAIA school. This could result in you receiving more scholarship money at the D2 or NAIA levels and thus making greater impact on those teams. Candidates receive either full-ride or partial scholarship.
Full-Ride Scholarship: These are extremely rare. Full ride scholarships are offered to the most elite recruits or to the candidates who possess the ability to make a huge impact on the team. Candidates must compete and score in multiple events. These scholarships cover the tuition, room and board and any additional fees.
Partial Scholarship: Partial Scholarships are quite common as many coaches like to split up total scholarships across multiple athletes. Not all partial scholarships are equal. Many candidates receive more athletics aid depending on whether they hit scholarship standards or how many events they’re likely to score in.
You must be a US citizen or a permanent US resident.
An excellent high school academic record with required high standardized test scores.
Demonstration of significant financial need.
You should have applied to or currently attend an accredited school
A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
It is all about the time and mark.Each program has different needs and philosophies when it comes to awarding scholarship money. Most track coaches will be very upfront and judge you on the basis of time or mark that you will need to make into their team. The same is required to get a scholarship. It is advisable to be in touch with your coach so that he guides you the right way.
It is the utmost level of college track and field. It comprises the most polish athletes. It can be considered as a tremendous accomplishment to compete at this level itself.The athletes are honored. It is recommended to always aim for some D1 schools . Make sure you work really hard to match your times or marks to the athletes currently in the team .
Many of the athletes at the NCA D2 level have the time or ability to make the team at the D1 level but choose D2 because they can get a better scholarship package and be more competitive. The competition level is not low in D2. The biggest difference is the depth of talent.
Athletes choose D3 usually because the school is a better fit for them. If your times match up with D3 times, take the opportunity to get to know some of the schools.
It is a misconception amongst many people that NAIA and D3 schools are of the same levels of competition. However the athletes of NAIA are very competitive and closer to D2 level athletes in their skills , potential and caliber. NAIA level schools are generally located in Midwest or Southern parts of the US.
Let us look at some of the different types of Track and Field College Scholarships
Award-$1000
Deadline-March 1
How to Apply-Applications and additional information are available on The Communities Foundation of Texas website. To apply for this award, students must first register an account with The Communities Foundation
Award-$500
Deadline-March 15
How to Apply-Applications are available on the Berks County Community Foundation (BCCF) website.
Award-$1000
Deadline-March 15
How to Apply-Applications are available online on the Florida Striders Track Club (FSTC) website.
You can research more on different types of college scholarships available for track and field based on your interests.
Application Deadline
March 01, 2023
Award Amount
$1
Awards Available
1
Website
Contact Number
214-750-4222
About the Scholarship
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March 01, 2020
Award Amount
$1,250
Awards Available
1
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$500
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Varies
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April 01, 2023
Award Amount
$1
Awards Available
2
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April 01, 2023
Award Amount
$1
Awards Available
1
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Award Amount
$3
Awards Available
1
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Award Amount
$2,000
Awards Available
4
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Award Amount
$1,000
Awards Available
1
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March 15, 2020
Award Amount
$2,000
Awards Available
Varies
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February 14, 2020
Award Amount
$750
Awards Available
1
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