Yes, a very good level is required. Universities are looking for top players for their teams. The level may vary according to division (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA) and conference, but scholarships are most often awarded to national team players (for the NCAA) and players who play in their local national team for other U.S leagues. That said, you can always aim for a large partial scholarship if you don't fit that profile.

An academic scholarship is based on your academic results, while a sports scholarship is awarded for your sporting performance. Sports scholarships require you to maintain a good academic level, but are based above all on your sporting ability.

Scholarships can cover all or part of tuition fees, accommodation and miscellaneous expenses. They are offered by the schools and renewable each year under certain conditions. You'll need to submit video highlights, complete matches and pass interviews with coaches to be selected.

You can get a scholarship for many sports, such as basketball, soccer (soccer), track and field, or tennis. Each university has its own programs, and scholarships depend on the level of competition and the needs of the team.

Prep schools offer a 6 to 8-month, non-degree-granting preparatory cycle for university, focusing mainly on sports. A Junior College is a school preparing an Associate's Degree (equivalent to a BTS in France) whose credits are transferable to an NAIA or NCAA school, leading to a Bachelor's degree in 2 additional years.

If you're not a prospect already recruited by coaches who have seen you at international tournaments, your only chance to show your game is through videos. It's the best way to quickly show what you can bring to the field.

Your file must include a video highlight, complete matches, your 4 years of report cards prior to high school graduation, and your Duolingo English test results. We'll help you compile and submit your file to the universities.

Yourniverse Basketball is a team of coaches who help European basketball players obtain scholarships in the United States. We'll be with you every step of the way, from scholarship research to physical and mental preparation, to help you succeed both academically and athletically.

Once you've won your scholarship, we'll continue to monitor your performance with regular updates. We offer video feedback, individual training and mental preparation sessions to maximize your success, both on the field and at university.

You can apply in any state in the U.S., as scholarships are available everywhere. States like California (except Juco/NJCAA), Texas or New York are very active for international athletes, but each region has its own opportunities.

Yes, you must maintain a good academic standing to remain eligible for a sports scholarship. Universities require you to have a 2.3 GPA out of 4.0 to be eligible for a scholarship before you leave, and a minimum of 2.0 during your studies, otherwise your scholarship will be withdrawn.

Yes, we'll help you with all the administrative formalities: preparing your application, NCAA/NAIA eligibility, student visa. We'll guide you every step of the way to ensure that everything is in order and that you can enter your university with peace of mind.