When looking for colleges abroad, the United States is a popular option. There is great cultural diversity in the US, as well as the opportunity to explore a new language and lifestyle — not to mention the many great schools available across the nation. If you live in India and want to secure a college football scholarship in America, where do you start? This guide will help you.
The India to the US accepts students from all over the world, which is both a great thing for you and a peril. While it means you have many opportunities available, there is also going to be a lot of competition from international students. Thus, it’s important to take the five steps below to increase your football scholarship chances.
Get an ASM Scholarship Account
ASM Scholarships is an international platform that allows you, the student, to set up an appealing profile and connect virtually with coaches and universities from all over the world.
Your ASM Scholarship account will be something like a sports CV, if you will. Here, you will be able to showcase footage of your best games, as well as your unique skills, and form lasting connections with American coaches and teachers.
This step is important because when the time comes to apply for football scholarships, you will need all the support possible. Having a reputable coach put in a good word for you can make the difference in whether you get the desired scholarship.
In sports, there is no better piece of advice than to start your career early. This statement can mean multiple things, though. On the one hand, it means practicing football early on so that you build up all the necessary experience.
On the other hand, it also means you should start researching colleges and sports scholarship opportunities early. This includes evaluating the pros and cons of various colleges, getting your admission papers ready, and learning all there is to know about a foreign scholarship.
Pro Tip: Try to film as many games as you can. It’s likely that the US colleges you apply to will want to see recordings of your skills on the field, so if you film a lot, then you’ll have plenty to choose from!
3. Get References
References are huge when applying for a scholarship, whether you are coming from India or anywhere else. Put yourself in the college board’s shoes. They can’t take your word for it that you are a skilled player.
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But they just might take the word of a reputable coach or an important figure in the sports community. Using online platforms like ASM Scholarships, you can connect with these types of individuals and ask them to back you with a reference letter.
4. Choose Between Private and State College
Both types exist in the US, and both are excellent facilities. Obviously, each one carries its own set of benefits and disadvantages. For example, a private school is typically more expensive than state, but it might also have a better reputation in the sports community.
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5. Apply for Multiple Scholarships
Don’t set your heart on one school as there is a possibility that they won’t take you, no matter how good a player you are. Instead, branch out and narrow down at least 5-7 scholarships and colleges you would like to attend. That way, you up your chances of being picked for one!
Making the Transition
Applying for football scholarships abroad is an exciting time. Follow the steps above to help to secure a college scholarship that brings you closer to your sports career dreams.
