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The world of college sports is complex and there are always new developments and rules. At Slamstox, we value knowledge and we love to share it. Check out the most frequently asked questions below and stay informed.

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What is a scholarship?

A scholarship is an amount of money that a student receives to reduce or even completely eliminate study costs. Scholarships are awarded to students who have achieved good school and/or sports results: thus, it is a financial reward that helps with tuition costs.

In America, unlike in the Netherlands, scholarships are very common. Universities in America have a “pot of money” that they distribute in the form of scholarships to the best students. Bringing in the best students allows universities to compete with each other: on both an academic and athletic level, every university wants to be the best!

There are two different types of scholarships that are most common: athletic (athletic) scholarships and academic (academic) scholarships. Athletic scholarships are issued by athletic coaches, while the amount of academic scholarships are determined by the university.

Would you like to know more about your possibilities? Or a casual introduction? Then contact us.

Will I become more interesting to companies if I studied in America?

Research has shown that students who have studied in America have developed better skills that employers consider important. In addition, as a student-athlete you develop a top sports mentality, perseverance, international network and performance orientation that companies are actively looking for.

Of course, when choosing a college, it is important to make the right trade-offs between athletic level, academic level, training directions, and more. Slamstox can help you make the right choice to optimize your chances of getting a good job even after college.

That’s why Slamstox has created the After College service through which Slamstox helps returning student-athletes find a suitable job! Are you interested in this service? Then quickly check out the page and see what the possibilities are!

What academic level is required?

To play college sports, you must have completed at least high school. However, there are several options:
– You have a completed HAVO or VWO diploma;
– You have a GED diploma. This is an American High School certificate that you can get as a Dutchman if you only have a VMBO diploma, for example;
– You have a completed (two-year) MBO education;
– You are working on a bachelor’s degree;
– You have a completed bachelor’s degree.

Here you will find more information about the various options.

If you attended a Dutch high school, you must have completed HAVO or VWO. You can start the process while you are still in school, but you can’t start at a university in America until you get your degree.

There are also opportunities for athletes who have already started studying in the Netherlands. Are you already studying at a Dutch MBO, HBO or WO university? Then you can often transfer to an American university. Slamstox will help you find a university that meets your academic needs.

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