Scholarship Athlete
/ˈskɑːlərʃɪp ˈæθliːt/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual awarded financial aid to participate in collegiate athletics, often governed by NCAA or similar regulations.
The university’s scholarship athletes must maintain academic eligibility to compete.
Forms
- scholarship athlete
- scholarship athletes
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Commentary
The term specifically connotes athletes receiving scholarships that tie eligibility and compliance to institutional and regulatory rules.
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