Artistic Gymnastics Scholarships in the United States and Canada
The experience that will change your life
With an artistic gymnastics scholarship in the United States or Canada, you can enjoy a unique experience. Traveling across the U.S. while representing your school is just one of the many advantages this opportunity offers.
In addition, you will train academically and athletically, learn a new language, and build friendships with athletes from around the world. Gymnasts are treated like true professionals, with access to the best facilities, professional training, travel opportunities, and high-quality sports equipment.
To obtain an artistic gymnastics scholarship in the U.S. or Canada, the better your scores in official competitions, the more interest you will generate from coaches, who will then offer higher scholarships. Having official competition results is essential to attract the attention of university coaches.
There are many universities with artistic gymnastics programs in the United States and Canada. These universities compete in the following leagues: NCAA Divisions I, II, III, NAIA, and NJCAA.
Coaches receive applications from many athletes every day, so it is important to stand out and start the process early to secure an artistic gymnastics scholarship in the United States or Canada.
Starting early allows you to maintain regular contact with coaches and keep them updated on new competition results.
It is very important for athletes to work with Awex Education well in advance, so we can evaluate realistic opportunities in the U.S. without jeopardizing athletic eligibility.
At Awex Education, we handle the entire process so that you don’t have to worry about anything and can fully enjoy this incredible experience.
High School GYM
If you are between 12 and 17 years old, have an intermediate level of English, and a grade above 6 out of 10, you can apply for a scholarship to study at a High School in the United States or Canada.
University GYM
If you are 16 years or older, have an intermediate level of English, and a grade above 6 out of 10, you can apply for a scholarship to study at a University in the United States or Canada.
Artistic Gymnastics in the United States and Canada
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Why the United States and Canada?
The American education system is the only system that allows athletes to combine competitive sports with university studies.
In addition, with an artistic gymnastics scholarship, athletes can cover a significant portion of academic expenses. Often, there are also opportunities to combine athletic and academic scholarships, further reducing the total cost.
Schools in the United States and Canada offer artistic gymnastics scholarships to team members, allowing athletes to finance their studies through gymnastics.
Thanks to this opportunity, athletes can enjoy an experience with many advantages compared to the Spanish system, including:
Balancing studies and sports
Traveling across the United States and Canada for free with the team
Earning an academic degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution
Achieving excellent English skills
Meeting people from many different countries
Living unforgettable experiences
For these reasons, artistic gymnastics opens up a world of possibilities for athletes.
Artistic Gymnastics Scholarships in the United States and Canada
Each athletic league has a maximum number of artistic gymnastics scholarships it can award.
Within that limit, schools decide how to allocate scholarship funds among their athletes.
Coaches distribute full and partial scholarships to members of the gymnastics team.
Typically, athletes must be among the top performers on the team to receive a scholarship.
There are also opportunities called walk-ons.
These allow athletes to join the team without receiving a scholarship.
After one year in this position, depending on the athlete’s performance, they may earn an artistic gymnastics scholarship for subsequent years.
Scholarship limit per team
El número de becas de gimnasia artística disponibles en cada centro educativo varía entre centros. Cada liga deportiva tiene un máximo de becas de gimnasia artística que pueden ofrecer, pero pueden ofrecer menos becas de gimnasia artística que ese límite si es su decisión.
Un ejemplo claro son las universidades que forman la IVY League (liga de universidades de prestigio académico como Harvard) que no ofrecen becas deportivas.
Además, la gimnasia artística es un deporte en el que los entrenadores pueden dividir el número de becas de gimnasia artística entre los miembros del equipo. Por ejemplo, en NCAA D1, los entrenadores de hombres de gimnasia artística pueden dividir el valor de 12.6 becas entre tantos jugadores como quieran.
La gimnasia artística femenino por otro lado en NCAA D1 es un deporte que tiene hasta un máximo de 18, por lo que en caso de tener el nivel adecuado es posible que se pueda obtener una beca de gimnasia artística completa.
Un ejemplo claro son las universidades que forman la IVY League (liga de universidades de prestigio académico como Harvard) que no ofrecen becas deportivas.
Además, el fútbol es un deporte en el que los entrenadores pueden dividir el número de becas de fútbol entre los miembros del equipo. No es necesario que den una beca entera a cada chico, si no que pueden ofrecer un porcentaje de beca o becas parciales.
Aquí mostramos unas tablas con el límite de becas de fútbol que cada universidad puede tener por equipo de futbol, el tamaño medio del equipo y el número de universidades:
Fútbol Masculino
| Liga Universitaria | Número de Universidades | Límite de becas por equipo | Media de jugadores por equipo |
| NCAA D I | 205 | 9,9 | 29 |
| NCAA DII | 211 | 9 | 31 |
| NCAA DIII * | 412 | – | 29 |
| NAIA | 188 | 12 | 28 |
| NJCAA | 69 | 18 | 24 |
| TOTAL | 1.085 |
Fútbol Femenino
| Liga Universitaria | Número de Universidades | Límite de becas por equipo | Media de jugadoras por equipo |
| NCAA D I | 332 | 14 | 28 |
| NCAA DII | 263 | 9.9 | 27 |
| NCAA DIII * | 438 | – | 24 |
| NAIA | 192 | 12 | 24 |
| NJCAA | 187 | 18 | 19 |
| TOTAL | 1.312 |
* Las universidades que compiten en NCAA Division 3 son universidades que no pueden ofrecer becas deportivas por lo que no ofrecen becas de futbol pero se pueden obtener otro tipo de ayudas o becas académicas importantes.
How does the process work for obtaining artistic gymnastics scholarships in the United States and Canada?
The goal of Awex Education is to help athletes from around the world access educational institutions in the U.S. and Canada with sports and/or academic scholarships.
We look for the best schools for each athlete, as well as the highest possible scholarship.
Below is an overview of the process to obtain an artistic gymnastics scholarship at an American school. The first part focuses on what the athlete must do to achieve the best athletic and academic results:
Reach the highest possible gymnastics level: The higher the athlete’s skill level, the greater the chances of obtaining a scholarship. A higher level also provides a wider range of options. It is important to plan training sessions and competition schedules to achieve the best possible scores.
Achieve the highest possible academic level: Focusing on studies is crucial to maximize scholarship opportunities. High academic performance can also lead to academic scholarships, reducing annual costs. Proper preparation for TOEFL and SAT exams is essential.
How Awex Education Supports the Process
The second part of the process is handled by Awex Education.
It is important to contact us well in advance to start preparing the process early, increasing the chances of obtaining a sports scholarship in the U.S. and providing more options to choose from.
We recommend starting 1 to 2 years before the intended start date in the U.S. or Canada.
Our process includes the following steps:
Individual evaluation: We analyze each athlete’s athletic and academic level, preferences for schools, and family expectations. We perform a free evaluation without any obligation and meet with the athlete and family to explain realistic possibilities.
Case study and school search: We study the athlete’s profile and search for schools that match their athletic, academic, and financial profile. We discuss family preferences to offer the best options.
Personal tracking sheet: We create a personalized plan with the family, outlining steps, exam dates, preparation schedules, and short-, medium-, and long-term goals.
Support for SAT and TOEFL registration.
Video production support: We provide guidance and advice for creating a high-quality athletic video. The final editing is done by Awex Education, as this video is essential for recruitment.
Academic and athletic profile creation: Using the final video, we create a profile to present to coaches.
Contacting schools: We reach out to schools that match the athlete’s and family’s preferences. We work with most educational institutions in the U.S. and Canada.
Scholarship negotiation: We negotiate with each coach or school to obtain the highest possible scholarship and best conditions.
School selection report: We present a detailed report with multiple options, including school name, location, size, academic level, athletic level, tuition without scholarship, scholarship amount, and annual cost.
Multiple options: Families can choose from several alternatives within their budget.
Assistance in final school selection: We advise and guide, but the final decision is made by the family.
Final offer process: We handle the signature of the final school offer.
League admission process: We manage admissions for the academic league in which the school competes (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA).
School admission process: We handle sending grades, SAT and TOEFL exams, and admission paperwork.
Meal and housing plans: We organize the athlete’s housing and meal plans.
Health insurance: We arrange medical insurance in the U.S. and Canada.
Student visa support: We handle the visa process for the athlete.
Travel arrangements: We organize flights and arrival support, ensuring someone is there when the athlete arrives.
Arrival support: Assistance with questions, sending money, bank cards, and other initial needs.
Academic support: Help in obtaining academic positions or support within the school.
Ongoing support: Continuous assistance throughout the athlete’s stay for school changes, questions, or paperwork, all at no extra cost.
Career preparation: For athletes in their 3rd or 4th university year, we offer a course at a British university to prepare for the workforce and help secure job opportunities.
Personalized Support and Communication
A key factor that sets our service apart is our close, personal support.
We maintain continuous communication with athletes and families via WhatsApp or calls, and in urgent situations, we can be contacted at any time outside office hours.
Academic requirements
Another key factor in securing a good educational institution is academic performance—including high school grades, SAT, and TOEFL scores. If two athletes have similar athletic ability but one has a stronger academic record, the coach will usually award the scholarship to the student with better academics.
This is because athletes must meet minimum academic requirements, making academics as important as sports in several ways:
Athletic eligibility: Minimum grades are required on exams to participate in sports leagues.
School admission: Athletes must meet the academic requirements on SAT and TOEFL exams to be accepted.
Additional academic scholarships: Strong academic performance may also make an athlete eligible for academic scholarships, which can be added to the athletic scholarship to increase the total funding.
In short, the higher the grades, the wider the range of options for the athlete, and the more funding a school may offer.
Each school or coach has different minimum academic requirements, which is why at Awex Education we carefully study each athlete’s academic and athletic profile to find the school that best fits their abilities and goals.
What level of artistic gymnastics is required?
In the United States and Canada, there are over a thousand educational institutions with artistic gymnastics teams participating in various leagues. Within this large range of schools, the level of gymnastics varies widely.
Artistic gymnastics programs typically offer more scholarships to female athletes than male athletes, meaning women generally have higher chances of receiving a gymnastics scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based on each athlete’s athletic and academic performance.
Coaches usually begin contacting athletes one or even two years before they start at the school. However, final decisions are generally based on performance results from the year prior to enrollment, when athletes are in their final year of high school.
Although athletes usually specialize in a particular event, coaches look for versatile gymnasts who can compete in multiple events within their category.
In middle- and long-distance events, the opportunities can be even greater, as these athletes can compete in both cross country and track. This versatility may make coaches more interested in these athletes and offer higher scholarships.
What do artistic gymnastics scholarships cover?
Artistic gymnastics scholarships in the United States and Canada cover a percentage of the school’s expenses listed below. In the case of a full gymnastics scholarship, all of these expenses are covered:
Tuition and fees
Books
Housing (dormitory or apartment)
Meals
Health insurance
Additionally, all athletes on the school’s gymnastics team, whether they have a scholarship or not, always have the following gymnastics-related expenses covered:
Gymnastics training
Sports equipment
Official competitions
Travel to competitions (transportation, accommodation, and meals)
Academic tutoring if assistance with classes is needed
Sports medicine and physiotherapy
How do American coaches measure an athlete's level?
Coaches assess an athlete’s level in artistic gymnastics through several factors:
Official scores or times
National and international competitions
Artistic gymnastics video
Awex Education evaluation
Using all this information, Awex Education evaluates each athlete and their family, and we work with educational institutions that match the athlete’s athletic and academic level, maximizing the chances of obtaining a sports scholarship and joining the team.
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