The goal of Awex Education is to help athletes from all over the world gain access to an educational institution in the United States or Canada with a sports and/or academic scholarship. For this reason, we look for the best institutions for each athlete, as well as the maximum possible sports and/or academic scholarship.

Here we explain the process of obtaining a hockey scholarship at an American educational institution. The first part of this process is where the athlete must focus on achieving the best possible athletic and academic results:

Achieve the highest possible hockey level: The higher the athlete’s level, the greater the chances of obtaining a hockey scholarship in the United States or Canada. In addition, this will provide a wider range of options to choose from. It is important to plan hockey training sessions and competition schedules to reach the best possible performance.

Achieve the highest possible academic level: Focusing on studies is essential to reach the highest academic level. This increases the number of available options and may even allow the athlete to obtain academic scholarships, reducing the overall annual cost. Early preparation for the TOEFL and SAT exams is crucial.

The second part of the process is handled by Awex Education. It is very important to contact Awex Education well in advance and start preparing the process early. This way, we increase the chances of obtaining a sports scholarship in the United States or Canada and have more options to choose from. We recommend starting the process 1 to 2 years before the intended start date in the U.S. or Canada.

We analyze each case individually and assess the athlete’s chances of obtaining a hockey scholarship in the United States based on their athletic and academic level, as well as the expectations of the student and their family. Awex Education provides this evaluation FREE OF CHARGE and without any obligation, and we meet with the athlete and family to explain the real possibilities. Once the family decides to begin the process, we handle the following steps:

• We study each athlete individually, considering their sports level, academic level, and preferences regarding educational institutions. We look for options that best match the athlete’s and family’s profile, both academically, athletically, and economically.

• We create a personal tracking sheet for each athlete. This sheet plans the steps to follow with the family, exam dates, exam preparations (depending on the league focus), and short-, medium-, and long-term goals for the process.

• We provide support for SAT and TOEFL exam registrations.

• We assist in the creation of the sports video, offering advice and guidance to produce a high-quality video, which is very important for recruiting athletes. We handle the final editing of the athlete’s video.

• With the final video, we create an academic and athletic profile of the athlete to contact hockey coaches.

• We begin contacting institutions that match the athlete’s and family’s preferences. We work with most educational institutions in the United States and Canada, across all states that align with the athlete’s profile.

• We negotiate with each coach or institution to obtain the maximum scholarship and best possible conditions for each athlete.

• We present a report with multiple options with enough time to make a decision. The report includes information such as the institution’s name, location, size, academic level, athletic level, price without scholarship, scholarship amount, and annual cost after scholarship.

• We offer multiple options within the budget, ensuring families can choose from different alternatives.

• We assist the athlete and family in choosing the institution, providing advice and guidance, but the final decision rests with the family.

• We handle the signing of the final offer from the chosen educational institution.

• We carry out the eligibility procedure for the academic leagues in which the school competes (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA).

• We handle the admission process with the chosen institution (submission of grades, SAT and TOEFL exams, admissions paperwork, etc.).

• We prepare the athlete’s meal and housing plans.

• We arrange health insurance in the United States and Canada.

• We handle the student visa process for the United States and Canada for each athlete.

• We organize flights and arrival so the athlete has support upon reaching the destination.

• We assist upon arrival at the institution, providing advice and support (sending money, bank cards, first-day questions in the U.S. or Canada).

• We assist in obtaining academic work within the institution.

• We provide support throughout the athlete’s stay in the United States and Canada for any needs, school changes, questions, or paperwork. All of this is provided at NO EXTRA COST.

• For athletes in their 3rd or 4th year of university, we offer an optional course at an English university that prepares them for the professional world and helps secure job offers.

A key factor that sets our service apart is the personalized and close support. We maintain continuous contact with our athletes and their families via WhatsApp or calls. In case of urgency, we are available outside regular office hours.