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Here you will find the latest news, updates, success stories, and more.
College soccer transfer
Congrats to our GK, Hanne Breur, who earned a well-deserved college soccer transfer to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas! We mention to most of our student-athletes that they should not get too hung up on what division they will play in. Sometimes it is better to...
Signed your scholarship, now what?
The end of the school year is an exciting time for our senior-year high school student-athletes, as it marks the close of one journey and brings excitement for the start of another. Many students have by now signed their scholarships and decided on where they will...
What are my options to study in the US?
If you want to pursue a post-secondary degree in the USA, you have several paths you can take. There are three different types of institutions in the US offering post-secondary degrees: Community colleges Universities/Colleges Liberal arts colleges Community Colleges...
What is a “student-athlete”?
Colleges and universities offer a variety of academic, athletic, and social pursuits for students to participate in throughout their time on campus. One of the most popular extracurricular activities is college athletics, and you may have heard the term...
What are Community Colleges?
According to National Center for Education Statistics, a little over 4000-degree colleges in the United States. These include universities and colleges, but over 1000 institutions are also community colleges. Below, we will describe what a community college is and why...
Lore commits to Georgia Gwinnett College
Our partnership with UVVA has resulted in another success story. This time it is Lore van Onsem, who plays for UVVA U-20, who is going to study in the USA with a soccer scholarship. UVVA really knows what it takes to be successful in America, and college coaches are...
What is college athletics?
When people think of college sports in the US, they often picture a packed football or basketball stadium and a crowd going wild when the star quarterback scores a touchdown. Collegiate sports is, however, so much more than that and includes a wide variety of sports...
What is a GPA?
If you are thinking about continuing your education in the USA, then your GPA is a very important number to keep an eye on. What is a GPA and how do I calculate it? GPA stands for “grade point average” and it is a standardized way of measuring academic achievement in...
Difference between College and University
We often get the question if there is a difference between a college and a university. Although there are definitely differences between a college and a university, there are also misconceptions about this topic. In the United States, the words “college” and...
College voetbal webinar 2023
Heb jij altijd al willen voetballen en studeren in Amerika? Noteer dan nu vrijdag 24 maart a.s. in je agenda. Van 19.00 tot 20.30 uur hosten wij dan, in samenwerking met onze partner UVVA, namelijk een gratis college voetbal webinar. Tijdens de webinar zal je nuttige...
Volleyball ambassador spotlight
We would like to introduce to you our volleyball ambassador Ruth Zijlstra. It had always been a dream of hers to go to the United States to play sports and go to university. When Ruth was 22 her dream became a reality. She got a full athletic scholarship to play...
NAIA
NAIA stands for National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The NAIA is a small body of athletics programs that are dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. All experiences in the NAIA are centered around the student-athlete. Over 65,000...
Reflection of Ruth Zijlstra, on her college volleyball career
Ruth Zijlstra reflected on her college volleyball career: “Volleyball is more than a game. I am more than a volleyball player.” This is something almost every athlete can relate to…”
NCAA recruiting calendar
All universities that compete in the NCAA are only allowed to recruit in a specific timeframe throughout the year. Recruiting calendars help to promote the well-being of prospective student-athletes and coaches. It ensures competitive fairness by defining specific...
Spotlight
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Testimonial Tuesday with Family Bisht
This week the parents of Vaibhav Bisht tell us all about their recruiting experience with us. "Being a mother of a student-athlete will recommend the services of MADE Scholarships to all the parents planning for College scholarship recruitment in the US for their...
College Voetbal Webinar
Heb jij altijd al willen voetballen en studeren in Amerika? Noteer dan nu vrijdag 11 November in je agenda. Van 19.00 tot 20.30 uur hosten wij dan, in samenwerking met onze partner UVVA, namelijk een gratis college voetbal webinar. Tijdens de webinar zal je nuttige...
Testimonial Tuesday with Alexandra Leisibach
This week Alexandra tells us all about her experience playing tennis at Cumberland University: "I just started my junior year as a math major, and so far I absolutely love it here in the USA. When I first arrived as a freshman I was very nervous because I didn‘t know...
Back to school tips
A few back-to-school tips for the start of the school year: Plan out your week Make a schedule of when you are going to study for certain tests, do your homework, write your papers, and prepare for your game. This way you won't fall behind. Take advantage of the...
3 top tips to be a happy successful student-athlete in the US!
Athletes struggle with things like pressure, doubts, and negative emotions more than ever before. However, the good thing is that mindset training or coaching is becoming popular and many athletes are benefiting more and more from it these days.
Drie jonge voetbaltalenten uit Soest gaan avontuur tegemoet
College voetbal met een voetbalbeurs in Amerika, een droom die uitkomt.
Dutch equestrian rider in Oklahoma
Nice insight into the daily life of equestrian athlete Loïs op het Veld of Oklahoma State University who became national champion with her team
NAIA VS NCAA: what is the difference?
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is oftentimes the most known by many aspiring college athlete students but it is also possible that you might have heard of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
New partnership with Hockey Dreams Foundation.
We are excited to highlight a new partnership we’ve formed with Hockey Dreams! Both Made Scholarships and Hockey Dreams Foundation believe in the power of sports to make dreams come true.
3 Fun facts about Made Scholarships
We have been in the industry for over 10 years and have a knowledgeable team of experts ready to help you with the financial support to study at the college of your dreams!