You don't have to be All-American or nationally ranked to get a volleyball scholarship. You just need to know how to take advantage of the full range of funding opportunities. Although you might not end up with a full-ride to a Division I school, if you do your homework, you'll find that there are plenty of ways to get money for college and play intercollegiate volleyball.

The Right Way to Find a Volleyball Scholarship

One of your best bets for finding a volleyball scholarship is to search broadly. Many schools offer sports scholarships, and they are not limited to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and Division II programs. Look also to National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I and II schools for funding opportunities.

Keep in mind each college or university will have its own scholarship program and its own award rules. This makes it imperative for you to identify potential programs early on and to determine what typical volleyball scholarship recipients in their programs look like. You want to pitch yourself to coaches and recruiters as being a good fit.

One of the most compelling ways to market yourself to any program is to let them see you in action with the help of a free PrepChamps profile. Once you have a list of target programs, you'll want to contact their coaches and express your interest. Rather than get lost in the shuffle, be sure to include key stats, press clippings, and recent video footage in your profile that will ensure they see you as a strong contender.