College Women’s Volleyball Scholarship Guide

Want to Play College Women’s Volleyball?

Every year, thousands of athletes dream of earning a women’s volleyball scholarship in the U.S.
With more than 470,000 high school players competing nationwide, women’s volleyball is one of the fastest-growing sports in America. But fewer than 6% of those athletes will compete in college, and only about 1% reach Division I.

The recruiting process is competitive — but with the right strategy, scholarships are within reach. This guide breaks down everything you need to know in 2025: rules, scholarship limits, recruiting guidelines, video tips, and FAQs.

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Quick Facts: Women’s Volleyball Scholarships

• College programs: 1,800+ across NCAA, NAIA, and Junior Colleges
• Stipendietillgänglighet: Full or partial, depending on division and program budget
• NCAA Division I (2025 update): Up to 18 players on roster, with scholarships offered as equivalency awards (full or partial).
• NCAA Division II & NAIA: Equivalency sports, coaches split scholarship dollars among players.
• Junior Colleges (JUCO): Funding varies by state and division, some full, some partial.
• NCAA Division III: No athletic aid, but strong academic and need-based packages.

The 2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Update: What Changed?

Until 2024, NCAA Division I women’s volleyball was classified as a headcount sport: teams could award 12 full-ride scholarships only.

Börjar i Säsongen 2025-26, women’s volleyball is now an ekvivalenssport med en 18-spelares maximum.

• Schools can now divide scholarship dollars among more athletes.
• Players may receive full or partial aid, vilket ger tränarna mer flexibilitet.
• The goal is to create more opportunities, especially with the sport’s rapid growth.

👉 Translation: More players can get scholarship money, but not every award will be a full ride.

Why Women’s Volleyball Recruiting Starts Early

College coaches begin scouting much earlier than most families expect:

• Avdelning I: Many coaches evaluate athletes as early as 9th grade.
• Division II & III: Most begin identifying recruits in 10th grade.
• Juniorhögskolor: Often recruit later, 11th–12th grade.

Because of this, athletes need to build highlight videos, academic profiles, and communication plans well before their senior year.

Vad du kommer att lära dig i den här guiden

• Hur stipendier fungerar på alla nivåer (D1, D2, NAIA, JUCO, D3).
• Akademiska och atletiska riktmärken som tränare förväntar sig.
• NCAA och NAIA rekryteringsregler (när tränare kan kontakta dig).
• Hur man skapar en highlightvideo som får riktiga reaktioner.
• Vanliga misstag som kostar spelarna chanser.

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Förhandsvisning av vanliga frågor

Do Division I volleyball scholarships cover full tuition?
Not always. As of 2025, D1 women’s volleyball is an ekvivalenssport. Teams can now divide aid among up to 18 players. Some athletes receive full scholarships, others partial.

Kan jag kombinera stöd för idrott och studier?
Yes. Especially at D2, NAIA, and JUCO schools, the best packages come from stacking athletic + academic + need-based aid.

Vad händer om jag är sen i rekryteringsprocessen?
You still have options. D2, NAIA, and JUCO programs recruit later and often have roster spots open. Update your video, expand your school list, and start contacting coaches.

How important is club vs high school volleyball?
Club volleyball is usually more important for recruiting, since coaches scout major tournaments. But strong high school performance still adds credibility.

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Vanliga misstag att undvika

• Vague emails (no video, no measurables, no position/year).
• Long highlight reels without a strong first 30 seconds.
• Only chasing name brands—fit and playing time matter.
• Ignoring academics (you’ll lose academic money).
• Waiting for coaches to find you—be proactive and consistent.