The American educational system is the only one that allows athletes to combine competitive sports with university studies. Additionally, thanks to a lacrosse scholarship, athletes can cover a percentage of their academic expenses. In many cases, there are also opportunities to add academic scholarships that further reduce the overall costs.

Educational institutions in the United States and Canada offer lacrosse scholarships for team members, allowing athletes to finance their studies through lacrosse.

Thanks to this opportunity, athletes can experience many advantages compared to the Spanish system: combining studies and sports, traveling for free across the United States and Canada with the sports team, obtaining an academic degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution, mastering English, meeting people from many different countries, living unforgettable experiences… For all these reasons, lacrosse opens up a world of possibilities for athletes.

Each sports league has limits on the number of lacrosse scholarships they can distribute, within which the institution allocates the funds for scholarships as it deems appropriate.

Coaches from educational institutions distribute full and partial lacrosse scholarships to athletes on the team. Generally, to receive a lacrosse scholarship, athletes must be among the best players on the team. There are also opportunities known as “walk-ons,” which allow players to join the team but without receiving a lacrosse scholarship. After a year in this position, depending on the player’s performance, they may be awarded a lacrosse scholarship for subsequent years.

The number of lacrosse scholarships available at each educational institution varies. Each sports league has a maximum number of lacrosse scholarships they can offer, but they may choose to offer fewer than that limit if they decide.

A clear example is universities in the Ivy League (a prestigious academic league, like Harvard) which do not offer sports scholarships.

Additionally, lacrosse is a sport where coaches can divide the number of scholarships among team members. For instance, in NCAA Division I, men’s lacrosse coaches can distribute the value of 12.6 scholarships among as many players as they want.

On the other hand, women’s lacrosse in NCAA Division I is a sport that can offer up to a maximum of 18 scholarships, so if the athlete has the proper level, it is possible to receive a full lacrosse scholarship.

The goal of Awex Education is to help athletes from all over the world gain access to an educational institution in the United States with an athletic and/or academic scholarship. Therefore, we seek the best centers for each athlete, as well as the maximum athletic and/or academic scholarship.

Here’s how the process of obtaining a lacrosse scholarship at an American educational institution works. The first part is where the athlete needs to work to achieve the best possible athletic and academic results:

1. Achieve the Highest Lacrosse Level Possible: The higher the athlete’s level, the greater their chances of obtaining a lacrosse scholarship in the U.S. Additionally, they will have a wider range of options to choose from. It is important to plan lacrosse training and competition schedules to reach the best possible marks.
2. Achieve the Highest Academic Level Possible: It is very important to focus on studies to reach the highest academic level. This way, we can have more options available and even obtain academic scholarships to reduce the annual cost. Proper preparation for the TOEFL and SAT exams is essential.

In the second part of the process, we at Awex Education take over. It is very important to contact Awex Education well in advance and start preparing the process early. This will increase the chances of obtaining a sports scholarship in the United States and provide more options to choose from. We recommend starting the process between 1 and 2 years before the intended start date in the U.S.

We analyze the individual case and their chances of obtaining an athletic scholarship in the United States based on the shooting level, academic performance, and expectations of the student and their family. At Awex Education, we provide this FREE evaluation with no obligation and meet with the athlete and family to explain the real possibilities. Once the family decides to start the process, we handle the following steps:

• We study the individual case of each athlete, sports level, academic level, and preferences regarding educational institutions. We look for options that best match your preferences and sports, academic, and financial profile. We talk to the family and examine what they are looking for to offer them the best options that meet the family’s requirements.
• We create a personal tracking sheet for each athlete’s case. In this tracking sheet, we plan with the family the steps to follow, exam dates, preparation for these exams (depending on the league’s focus), as well as short-term, medium-term, and long-term objectives of the process.
• We offer support for SAT and TOEFL exam registrations.
• We offer support in creating the sports video with advice and guidance to obtain a good video. The video is very important as it is used to recruit players. We handle the final editing of the athlete’s video.
• With the final video in hand, we create an academic and sports profile of the athlete to contact lacrosse coaches.
• We start contacting institutions that match the athlete’s profile and preferences. We work with most educational institutions in the United States, from all states that correspond to the athlete’s profile.
• We negotiate with each coach or institution to obtain the maximum scholarship and the best possible conditions for each athlete.
• We present a report with several options with enough time to make a decision. The report includes information such as: name of the institution, location, size, academic level, sports level, price without scholarship, scholarship amount, annual price to pay…
• We offer several options within the budget. We will always provide several alternatives so that families can choose among them.
• We help the athlete and their family in choosing the institution, we advise and guide, but the final decision is made by the family.
• We handle the signing of the final offer from the educational institution with which the athlete wants to commit.
• We carry out the admission procedure for the academic leagues in which the school competes (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA).
• We carry out the admission process with the chosen institution (sending transcripts, sending SAT and TOEFL exams, admission paperwork…).
• We finalize the meal and accommodation plans for the athlete.
• We take care of obtaining health insurance in the U.S.
• We handle the processing of the student visa for the U.S. with each athlete.
• We organize the flights and arrival of the athlete to ensure they have someone upon arrival.
• We help with the arrival at the institution with advice and assistance with questions (sending money, banking cards, questions on initial arrival in the U.S.).
• We assist in obtaining academic work within the institution.
• We provide support throughout the athlete’s stay in the United States for anything they need, school changes, questions, or necessary paperwork. All at NO additional cost.
• When students are in their 3rd or 4th year of university, we offer a course at an English university that prepares them for the job market and helps them obtain job offers.

In addition to all this, a very important factor that makes a difference in our service is the personal approach. We are in constant contact with our athletes and their families. We communicate via WhatsApp or calls, and in case of an emergency, you can contact us at any time outside office hours.