Based on available information, women's rugby and women's rowing tend to offer more athletic scholarships compared to other sports for girls.
According to a CollegeVine FAQ, these sports often provide more scholarship opportunities, not because they are easier, but primarily because they are frequently classified as NCAA emerging sports and many schools are actively building or expanding their teams. This means schools often have roster spots to fill and offer scholarships to attract athletes.
Key factors contributing to the higher scholarship numbers in these sports include:
- NCAA Emerging Sport Status: This designation encourages colleges to add and support these sports, leading to more team opportunities.
- Team Needs: Schools actively recruiting for these relatively newer or growing programs often have a significant need for athletes to build competitive rosters.
While other popular sports also offer scholarships, the unique position of women's rugby and rowing as emerging and developing programs in many collegiate athletic departments results in proportionally more scholarship opportunities being available to potential student-athletes.
