Naomy G.
Ohio State University
Sports Scholarships
in the USA
Achieve your dreams through sports scholarships in the USA — study and compete at top colleges with StudBud.
Stanislaw C.
Loyola University Chicago
Tobias P.
Pepperdine University
Robin L.
Brigham Young University
Tobias W.
University of Hawaiʻi
Emi J.
Marquette University
Rania C.
UC Berkeley
Sara T.
University of Maryland
What we do
More than a
recruiting platform.
Technology makes recruiting easier. Our team makes it personal. From presenting you to college coaches and managing your recruitment to admissions, visas and life in the USA, StudBud supports the whole journey.
One team. The whole journey.
Built for international athletes with ambitions beyond sport.
Presentation
We build your profile, video and story so coaches can quickly understand who you are and what you offer.
Recruiting & Offers
We expose you to coaches, create opportunities, advise you through recruiting and help negotiate your offers.
Admissions & Visa
We guide you through eligibility, admissions, college paperwork and the student visa process step by step.
Support in the USA
After you arrive, our team stays with you for guidance, questions and support throughout your college journey.
Sports
Find your sport.
Your path to college starts with your sport. Explore recruiting opportunities and scholarships across the sports we specialize in.
Don’t see your sport?
See all supported sports
Results
Real athletes.
Real results.
Marina Pezelj
University of Pittsburgh
$250K+
Scholarship package / 4 years
Our reach
Built to open doors.
From NCAA Division I to the right fit for every athlete. StudBud connects international student-athletes with opportunities across every level of college sports.
600+Student-athletes
60K+College coaches
54Countries represented
$28M+Scholarship value
Reviews
Trusted by athletes
around the world.
The recruiting journey is a big decision. Hear from student-athletes and families who trusted StudBud to help them take the next step.
Video review
Tomas Badan
Athlete
Verified review
Professional, responsive and reliable throughout the entire process. StudBud helped our daughter reach her goal of studying and competing in the USA and supported us every step of the way.
Verified review
I was skeptical at first, but StudBud quickly proved me wrong. They supported us through recruiting, enrollment, visas and beyond, and that support continued after the commitment.
Verified review
StudBud has been reliable, trustworthy and supportive throughout the entire process. They always deliver, go above and beyond when needed, and make you feel like you have the right people behind you.
Verified review
A great agency with experienced people who understand both college and professional sports. Everything was handled professionally, and the process turned out exactly as they told us it would.
Verified review
A professional and extremely efficient team. They responded quickly, had a clear system and helped us find the right opportunity for our daughter in a very short time.
Volleyball Hall of FameSydney 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist
“Sending your children overseas is a major decision, and having people you can truly trust makes all the difference. Entrusting StudBud with both of my daughters was one of the best decisions we could have made. Their professionalism, guidance and genuine care gave us confidence every step of the way.”
Who we work with
Built for every sideof the journey.
Different goals. One college pathway. See how StudBud supports every side of the journey.
01 - Athletes
Turn your sport into your college opportunity.
Get presented to college coaches, compare opportunities and navigate recruiting, admissions, visas and your transition to the USA.
- Recruiting strategy and coach outreach
- Scholarship and college opportunities
- Admissions, visa and transition support
Explore for athletes
Trusted by thousands of athletes worldwide
02 - Coaches
Find international talent that fits your program.
Discover international student-athletes across multiple sports and recruiting classes, with the information you need to evaluate the right fit.
- Verified international athlete profiles
- Video, stats and recruiting information
- Talent across sports and recruiting classes
Explore for coaches
Trusted by thousands of coaches
03 - Organizations
Create more opportunities for your athletes.
Partner with StudBud to give players in your club, academy or federation a structured pathway to U.S. college sports.
- A structured U.S. college pathway
- Dedicated recruiting support for your athletes
- Long-term club, academy and federation partnerships
Explore partnerships
Trusted by hundreds of organizations
04 - NIL
Build opportunities beyond competition.
StudBud helps international student-athletes understand the NIL landscape and connect with personalized Name, Image & Likeness opportunities.
- Personalized NIL opportunity support
- Guidance for international student-athletes
- Brand and partnership opportunities
Explore NIL
Built for the international student-athlete journey
YOUR COLLEGE JOURNEY STARTS HERE.
Join student-athletes from around the world who are turning their sport into an opportunity to study and compete in the USA.
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