IDEA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
ATHLETIC TRYOUT

Secure your U.S. scholarship from home and receive a coordinated athletic tryout after arrival

START YOUR U.S. EDUCATION AND ATHLETIC JOURNEY FROM HOME

Choose your preferred start date: January or August

Receive multiple university and scholarship options based on your academic profile, athletic background, goals, and budget

Secure your scholarship opportunity before traveling to the U.S.

Receive a coordinated athletic tryout after arrival and completion of university and eligibility requirements

Scholarships may include tuition, housing, and meals

Guidance through university selection, admission, I-20, visa, and enrollment

Zero-Risk Guarantee: 100% refund if IDEA does not provide the minimum results established by the program

Who can apply?

International student-athletes seeking undergraduate opportunities

When can I apply?

While in high school, after graduation, or as a college transfer student

What can scholarships include?

Tuition, housing, and meals

Athletic Tryout

Coordinated after arrival and completion of university and eligibility requirements

Scholarship First

Secure your scholarship opportunity before traveling to the U.S.

Personalized

University options based on your academic profile, athletic background, goals, and budget

Admissions & Tryout Support

Guidance through admission, I-20, visa, enrollment, and the athletic tryout process

Zero-Risk

100% refund if IDEA does not provide the minimum results established by the program

WHY STUDY AND COMPETE IN THE U.S.?

Scholarships

Tuition

Housing

Meals

Pursue a U.S. university degree while having the opportunity to compete in organized college athletics
Explore athletic opportunities across NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, and other U.S. college programs
Build an international network and gain a university experience that extends beyond athletics
Develop your academic and professional future through career opportunities, internships, and practical experience that may be available during or after your studies

International Doorway to Education & Athletics (IDEA)

Since 1997, IDEA has connected international students with U.S. universities through academic and athletic scholarship programs. We help students identify university opportunities that match their academic profile, athletic background, goals, and budget.

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SCHOLARSHIP FIRST. ATHLETIC TRYOUT AFTER ARRIVAL.

Receive multiple university and scholarship options based on your academic profile, athletic background, goals, and budget
Secure your scholarship opportunity before traveling to the U.S.
A university athletic tryout is coordinated after arrival, once the student completes the applicable university and eligibility requirements
Scholarships may include tuition, housing, and meals
IDEA guides you through university selection, admission, I-20, visa, enrollment, and the tryout process
Zero-Risk Guarantee: 100% refund if IDEA does not provide the minimum results established by the program