An archery scholarship is financial aid that you don’t repay. If you plan to compete in college archery, you may be able to apply. Most funding is for high school students who plan to participate in varsity archery teams. There are 21 schools that sponsored these teams in 2019-20.
Archery is one of the oldest sports but is not an official sport of the NCAA or NAIA. Back in the Stone Age, the archer’s bow and arrow was a tool for hunters and in combat. The precision this takes turned target archery into an Olympic sport in the early 1900’s. Now there are archery scholarships for students who compete in national competitions and join a collegiate varsity team.
Some archery awards go to those who show financial need and athletic ability. Others may assess your grades and look for applicants with a specific GPA range. As a rule, you may have to contact the head archery coach or financial aid office of your college for more details.
The ESDF-NFAA Scholarship Program awards grants of $500 – $5,000 to student archers participating in competitive archery programs. Scholarships may also be awarded to Olympic, PanAmerica and World Team members who have graduated from college.
University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky offers Athletic Scholarships. These renewable awards are offered in both men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletics in accordance with the regulations of the NAIA and the Mid-South Conference. Click here to learn more and apply today!
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) offers the Caroline Hines Memorial Scholarship which are one year awards of $1,000 that go to qualified junior marksmen. Click to learn more and apply today!
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) through a donation from the Garand Collectors Association (GCA) offers 15 scholarships of up to $3,000 each for student athletes who are high school seniors currently enrolled in a team or club that takes part in marksmanship competitions.
The Minnesota State Archery Association offers two scholarships each of $500 to graduating high school students who are academically successful and who can also demonstrate a sincere interest in the sport of archery. Click to learn more and apply today!
The Nevada Bow Hunters Association (NBHA) awards one scholarship to a member in good standing of the NFAA, a Nevada resident, and enrolled in a higher education program. Click to learn more and apply today!
