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Youth Sports Scholarships and Financial Aid

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Which organization offers scholarships to high school athletes based on athletic ability, academic achievement, and financial need?

  1. NCAA

  2. NAIA

  3. NJCAA

  4. USCAA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NCAA offers scholarships to high school athletes who meet certain academic and athletic requirements, as well as financial need.

What is the maximum amount of money that an NCAA Division I athlete can receive in athletic scholarship money?

  1. $25,000

  2. $35,000

  3. $45,000

  4. $55,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum amount of money that an NCAA Division I athlete can receive in athletic scholarship money is $45,000.

Which of the following is NOT a type of financial aid that is available to student-athletes?

  1. Scholarships

  2. Grants

  3. Loans

  4. Work-study


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Loans are not a type of financial aid that is available to student-athletes.

What is the minimum GPA that a student-athlete needs to maintain in order to be eligible for an NCAA scholarship?

  1. 2.0

  2. 2.5

  3. 3.0

  4. 3.5


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum GPA that a student-athlete needs to maintain in order to be eligible for an NCAA scholarship is 2.0.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that is considered when determining the amount of financial aid that a student-athlete will receive?

  1. Athletic ability

  2. Academic achievement

  3. Financial need

  4. Gender


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender is not a factor that is considered when determining the amount of financial aid that a student-athlete will receive.

What is the name of the federal program that provides financial aid to student-athletes?

  1. Pell Grant

  2. SEOG Grant

  3. Federal Work-Study Program

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pell Grant, SEOG Grant, and Federal Work-Study Program are all federal programs that provide financial aid to student-athletes.

Which of the following is NOT a type of scholarship that is available to student-athletes?

  1. Athletic scholarships

  2. Academic scholarships

  3. Need-based scholarships

  4. Merit scholarships


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Merit scholarships are not a type of scholarship that is available to student-athletes.

What is the name of the organization that provides scholarships to student-athletes who are pursuing a career in coaching?

  1. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

  2. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

  3. The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA)

  4. The National Association of Coaching Ethics (NACE)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Association of Coaching Ethics (NACE) provides scholarships to student-athletes who are pursuing a career in coaching.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for student-athletes who are applying for an NCAA scholarship?

  1. A high school diploma or GED

  2. A minimum GPA of 2.0

  3. A SAT or ACT score

  4. A letter of recommendation from a coach or teacher


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A letter of recommendation from a coach or teacher is not a requirement for student-athletes who are applying for an NCAA scholarship.

What is the name of the organization that provides scholarships to student-athletes who are pursuing a career in officiating?

  1. The National Association of Sports Officials (NASO)

  2. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)

  3. The NCAA

  4. The NAIA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) provides scholarships to student-athletes who are pursuing a career in officiating.

Which of the following is NOT a type of financial aid that is available to student-athletes who are attending a community college?

  1. Athletic scholarships

  2. Academic scholarships

  3. Need-based scholarships

  4. Work-study


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athletic scholarships are not available to student-athletes who are attending a community college.

What is the maximum amount of money that an NCAA Division II athlete can receive in athletic scholarship money?

  1. $35,000

  2. $40,000

  3. $45,000

  4. $50,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum amount of money that an NCAA Division II athlete can receive in athletic scholarship money is $40,000.

Which of the following is NOT a type of financial aid that is available to student-athletes who are attending a four-year college or university?

  1. Athletic scholarships

  2. Academic scholarships

  3. Need-based scholarships

  4. Work-study


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Work-study is not a type of financial aid that is available to student-athletes who are attending a four-year college or university.

What is the name of the organization that provides scholarships to student-athletes who are pursuing a career in sports journalism?

  1. The National Sports Media Association (NSMA)

  2. The Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE)

  3. The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)

  4. The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Sports Media Association (NSMA) provides scholarships to student-athletes who are pursuing a career in sports journalism.

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