College Rowing
Online Resources
- NCAA Student-Athlete Eligibility and Recruiting
- USRowing
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Recruting site
I'm not sure how many coaches use this but it might be worth checking into for more info. -
Rowers Almanac
You can search for school that offer scholarships. - College Rowing Scholarship Book
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Great Site
Has all of this information. Look under "The Admissions Process" - Posting Erg Scores
There are many opportunities for fast junior rowers to receive athletic scholarships to college. However, be aware that there are much easier ways to a college scholarship than on a rowing team. For girls, scholarships have been awarded to rowers who go sub 7:45 for 2,000 m or sub 25:00 for 6,000 m. Boys who go sub 6:45 for 2,000m or sub 22:30 for 6,000 are potentials for scholarships. There are far more scholarships out there for junior women then there are for junior men.
Even if a junior rower is not scholarship material, sometimes just talking to the coach at the college of your choice can help you gain acceptance. Even schools that don't have rowing programs recognize that crew on a high school student's resume is a great testament to the person's character.
For a list of colleges and universities with programs visit www.usrowing.org. For more detailed information on college rowing, view this helpful guide