Given how competitive golf scholarships in America are, we would advise you to begin the process 2 years before leaving high school. The process from your initial application to starting your scholarship can take anywhere between 12-40 months depending on your ability level. Typically our undergraduate students are 14-17 years old. Transfer or post-graduate students from 19-22 years old.

The maximum age to apply to United Sports USA Golf (if you are not in university) is 18. However, if you are already studying towards your bachelor’s degree, there is a possibility for you to gain a golf scholarship while studying towards the Master’s degree in United States.

The process of getting a golf scholarship in the United States can vary depending on your age, ability, country of origin, and other factors. However, here are the steps that are generally followed in the sports scholarship process.

Step 1: The Application

Complete our free online application form to register your interest with United Sports USA Golf. This will enable our staff to process your inquiry promptly and to provide you with initial information regarding golf scholarships in America. We will contact you if we require any additional information to process your application.

Step 2: The Assessment Process

If your application is accepted we will carry out a sporting and academic assessment which will allow our staff to identify your eligibility to gain scholarship funding. We will contact you to arrange an assessment.

Step 3: Decision Time

At United Sports USA Golf we offer limited places on our scholarship program. We must be certain that all student athletes meet our high standards prior to being accepted to our golf scholarships program.

Step 4: Being a United Sports USA Golf client

As a United Sports USA Golf client you will already be ahead of the competition to attract scholarship funding from American university coaches.

Our role is to best prepare you to maximize your scholarship funding within the following governing bodies; NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, USCAA. Our scholarship program is tailored to suit you and your family’s needs. We achieve this by providing you with:

• Dedicated staff to guide you through the whole process from start to finish.
• SAT Exam registration booking, preparation advice, study program, exam requirements.
• NCAA and NAIA eligibility centre registration advice and guidance.
• HD media footage of your athletic performance.
• Fitness and dietary advice
• Specific promotion to American Universities and Colleges.
• Negotiation of scholarship offers.
• Visa assistance.
• Access to STA Travel our travel partners for discounted student flights and health and travel insurance.

Step 5: Client Life in the USA and Graduation

Once you leave for America on a golf scholarship, the team at United Sports USA Golf will continue to be a point of contact for you should you require any assistance. We understand that this is a big move for our clients and want them to know that they can still come to us for advice or support during their studies.

United Sports USA Golf also offers former clients the opportunity of summer placements and internships at our Glasgow office and are approached by a number of Head Coaches who are seeking Graduate Assistant Coaches for students who complete their 4 years and want to continue their education.

If you plan to come home due to any of the above reasons, our advice is to complete year 1 at university in the USA before doing so. The main reason is you can transfer the credit back to a university in your home country and resume the course in year 2 rather than start all over again in year 1.

It also keeps the option open to return to the States should you wish return at any stage.