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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Are you a competitive rower from the Netherlands and considering going to America to pursue both your sporting and academic goals? Then Made Scholarships can help you explore your options. <\/p>\n
The rowing landscape in America is structured a little differently from other college sports. Women\u2019s rowing is an official NCAA championship sport with significant scholarship opportunities, while men\u2019s rowing falls outside the NCAA and is independently organized through the Intercollegiate Rowing Association <\/a>(IRA).[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|||” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.madescholarships.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Artikel-roeien-Graduation-e1787941983496.webp” alt=”Graduating student-athletes in caps and gowns throwing their graduation caps in the air next to rowing oars.” title_text=”Row and study in America” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_height=”415px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” animation_direction=”right” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_blur=”23px” box_shadow_spread=”5px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”43px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]As an International rower, you may have a good chance of earning a scholarship. American coaches actively recruit in Europe and value the strong rowing culture. Whether you have gained racing experience through your association or one of the country\u2019s well-known rowing clubs, your background can be an advantage.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Intro” module_id=”scholarships” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”rgba(190,217,244,0.45)” background_color_gradient_start=”#bed9f4″ background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”68px||70px||false|false” top_divider_style_tablet=”” top_divider_style_phone=”none” top_divider_style_last_edited=”on|phone” bottom_divider_height=”60px” bottom_divider_flip=”vertical” bottom_divider_style_tablet=”” bottom_divider_style_phone=”none” bottom_divider_style_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n One number is particularly important when it comes to earning a rowing scholarship: your 2,000-meter ergometer time. Naturally, American rowing coaches recruit based largely on your physical ability and rowing potential. But your attitude, team spirit and character matter too. In college sports, a full-ride scholarship<\/a> \u2014 one that covers all major costs \u2014 based purely on athletic performance is relatively uncommon. That does not mean studying in America has to be unaffordable. Academic scholarship: financial aid awarded by the university based on your secondary school grades, GPA and test scores such as the ACT or SAT. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.madescholarships.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Artikel-roeien-harvard-men-e1787942597499.webp” alt=”Male college rowers from Princeton racing in a boat during a regatta.” title_text=”College rowers competing during a race” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_height=”415px” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_blur=”23px” box_shadow_spread=”5px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”43px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you are exploring scholarship opportunities for rowing, it is important to understand that competition levels, admission requirements and available scholarship budgets can vary significantly from one university to another. The information below gives you a general indication of the level you may need to compete at. One important point to keep in mind is that every university and program makes its own recruiting decisions. <\/p>\n Since the 2025\u201326 academic year, NCAA Division I women\u2019s rowing no longer has a limit of 20 athletic scholarships. Instead, programs can have a roster of up to 68 athletes. Each of those roster spots may be eligible for athletic scholarship funding, although universities still make their own decisions based on their available budgets.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_flipbox flipbox_type=”zoom-in” flipbox_speed=”0.2s” flipbox_height=”300px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(190,217,244,0.45)” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_flipbox_child image=”https:\/\/www.madescholarships.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NCAA_DI_logo_c.svg” button_url_new_window=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”26px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_flipbox_child][dsm_flipbox_child button_url_new_window=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” content_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”#bed9f4″ background_enable_color=”on” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The highest levels of college rowing<\/p>\n This is where you will find many of the strongest rowing programs in the United States, with student-athletes who often have international or national-level racing experience.<\/p>\n Roster limit: <\/strong>Up to 68 athletes [\/dsm_flipbox_child][\/dsm_flipbox][dsm_flipbox flipbox_type=”zoom-in” flipbox_speed=”0.2s” flipbox_height=”300px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_flipbox_child image=”https:\/\/www.madescholarships.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NCAA_DIII_logo_c.svg” button_url_new_window=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”26px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_flipbox_child][dsm_flipbox_child button_url_new_window=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” content_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”#bed9f4″ background_enable_color=”on” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A strong combination of athletics and academics<\/p>\n Many universities offer high-level rowing programs for both men and women. NCAA Division III does not allow athletic scholarships, but schools can offer academic scholarships and other forms of financial aid.<\/p>\n Roster limit: <\/strong>None [\/dsm_flipbox_child][\/dsm_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_flipbox flipbox_type=”zoom-in” flipbox_speed=”0.2s” flipbox_height=”300px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_flipbox_child image=”https:\/\/www.madescholarships.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ncaa-division-2-logo.jpg” button_url_new_window=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”26px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_flipbox_child][dsm_flipbox_child button_url_new_window=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” content_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”#bed9f4″ background_enable_color=”on” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Smaller, but competitive<\/p>\n Division II has a limited number of women’s rowing programs, but it can offer an interesting combination of competitive rowing, academics and financial opportunities.<\/p>\n Roster limit: <\/strong>No NCAA roster limit [\/dsm_flipbox_child][\/dsm_flipbox][dsm_flipbox flipbox_type=”zoom-in” flipbox_speed=”0.2s” flipbox_height=”300px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dsm_flipbox_child image=”https:\/\/www.madescholarships.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ira-rowing-logo-1.webp” button_url_new_window=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”26px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_flipbox_child][dsm_flipbox_child button_url_new_window=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” content_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”#bed9f4″ background_enable_color=”on” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The main system in men’s college rowing<\/p>\n Many of the strongest men’s rowing programs compete outside the traditional NCAA championship structure.<\/p>\n NCAA roster limit:<\/strong> None [\/dsm_flipbox_child][\/dsm_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”conference” module_id=”how-are-practice-and-season-structured” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”rgba(124,184,244,0.45)” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(224,43,32,0.9)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(224,43,32,0.87)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||10px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” top_divider_height=”60px” top_divider_flip=”horizontal” top_divider_style_tablet=”” top_divider_style_phone=”none” top_divider_style_last_edited=”on|phone” bottom_divider_color=”#ffffff” bottom_divider_style_tablet=”” bottom_divider_style_phone=”none” bottom_divider_style_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”43px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n When evaluating rowing erg times, there is one important rule: the division does not always determine the level of competition. NCAA Division III programs can regularly be faster than lower-level NCAA Division I crews.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Men’s heavyweight rowing \u2013 2K ergometer benchmarks” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nHow does a rowing scholarship in America work?<\/h2>\n
If there is a good fit and a coach offers you a place that works within your budget, you will still need to meet the university\u2019s admission requirements before your final scholarship package can be confirmed.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nCombining academic, athletic and international scholarships<\/h3>\n
Many student-athletes combine different types of financial aid <\/a>to make college more affordable. A complete rowing scholarship package can include:<\/p>\n
International scholarship: additional scholarships or grants offered specifically to international student-athletes. <\/p>\n\n
Rowing levels and scholarship limits<\/h2>\n
More opportunities for women following higher roster limits<\/h3>\n
Athletic scholarships: <\/strong>Available<\/p>\n
Athletic scholarships: <\/strong>Not available<\/p>\n
Athletic scholarships: <\/strong>Up to 20 full-scholarship equivalents<\/p>\n
Athletic scholarships:<\/strong> Available<\/p>\nWhat erg times are coaches looking for; how fast do you need to be?
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