Getting a wrestling scholarship depends on many factors including talent, grades, motivation, luck, and timing. As you start to apply to colleges, many of these variables may seem pre-determined or out of your control. Although this is true to a certain extent, there is much you can do to optimize your chances.

Contacting Schools about Wrestling Scholarships

Your wrestling record may be largely in place and your test scores off in the mail; however, the process has just begun. Your job is to keep it moving. If you've received letters or questionnaires from college wrestling programs, fill them out completely and return them promptly. You keep yourself on their radar by demonstrating your motivation and desire to be a part of their program.

If you haven't heard from schools (or haven't heard from your top choices), reach out to them. Get the ball rolling by registering for a free PrepChamps profile and then use that profile to its fullest potential by filling it with your stats, info, action photos and even video of you on the mat. Contact coaches about wrestling scholarship opportunities and send them a link to your PrepChamps profile. They won't know what a great candidate you are until you show them, so be assertive and be professional.

You can also use the PrepChamps site to identify the NCAA and NAIA programs that fit your student profile, and we provide quick, easy access to contact information for program staff. Don't waste any more time; complete your profile today and get on the path to the wrestling scholarship you're after!