Track each school: name, deadlines, coach contact, transcript sent?
Keep digital and physical copies of all documents, stats, and emails.
Stay in close contact with your child’s coaches and guidance counselors for continued guidance.
Ask your child’s coaches or the National Federation President if they are aware of any U.S., Caribbean, Canadian or European contacts or school partnerships, prep-year placements, or past studentathletes who followed these routes. You may also consider connecting with international agencies that help Caribbean athletes place in international training academies and universities.
SportsScholarship CheatSheetforParents
HelpingYourChildPursueAthleticScholarships
Step1:
Connect with Key People
Contact
jcharvey@gov.tc
www.gov.tc/sports
Talk to your child’s high school coach, club coach, and the National Federation President for the sport
Ask if they have connections with schools, prep programs, or recruiters
Get advice on the level of play your child is currently at (e g , junior college, prep school, NAIA, NCAA Division I/II/III).
Step2:
Gather Academic Documents
Get a copy of your child’s official transcripts. Ensure they are preparing for, or have completed, required CXC or GCE subjects.
Learn about the NCAA Clearinghouse – U S colleges use this system to check student-athlete eligibility: �� https://web3 ncaa org/ecwr3/
Build a Player Profile Step3:
Use stats from the 2024–2025 athletic season
Access the Athlete Database to find your child’s points per game, rebounds, assists, and more: �� https://nieves1319 softr app/tciss-basketball-stat-leaderboard
Use this info to:
Create a highlight video
Share stats + academic info with college coaches
Step4:
Start Applying to U.S. Colleges NOW!
Identify schools your child might like or might be able to play for.
Start applying to small colleges, NAIA, junior colleges, or prep schools (early acceptance is key). “Most schools have application deadlines between November and March”.
An acceptance letter helps:
With getting a sports scholarship offer (Letter of Intent – an official offer from a college coach) from a coach
With speeding up the TCIG scholarship process
Step5:
Prepare for TCIG Scholarship Application
Start applying now:
1.Apply through the TCIG Scholarship Secretariat �� https://www.gov.tc/scholarshipsecretariat/
1 Register on the TCIG Scholarship Portal �� https://tcig-nefa grantplatform com/?AR=1
1 Review the Explanatory Note to the Scholarship Application Form �� Click to view PDF
Funding up to $30,000/year may be available to match the partial scholarship and help cover tuition, housing, and other costs
ProTip: Stay
Organised
Track each school: name, deadlines, coach contact, transcript sent?
Keep digital and physical copies of all documents, stats, and emails.
Stay in close contact with your child’s coaches and guidance counselors for continued guidance.
Ask your child’s coaches or the National Federation President if they are aware of any U.S., Caribbean, Canadian or European contacts or school partnerships, prep-year placements, or past studentathletes who followed these routes. You may also consider connecting with international agencies that help Caribbean athletes place in international training academies and universities.
SportsScholarship
CheatSheetforParents
HelpingYourChildPursueAthleticScholarships
Contact
jcharvey@gov.tc
www.gov.tc/sports
Optional Pathways: Canada, The Caribbean & Europe
Not every student-athlete will take the U.S. route and that’s okay. There are viable opportunities in the Caribbean, Canada, and Europe, though systems, school types, and scholarship processes may differ
Canada
Offers collegiate sports programs, though generally less competitive than the NCAA.
Strong academic transcripts are required; there is no central clearinghouse process
Athletic scholarships are less common but may be accessed through direct coach contact or school-based incentives
Explore institutions under the CCAA (Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association) or U Sports (university-level)
Jamaica & the Caribbean
Some countries offer 6th Form or post-secondary prep programs in high schools or private academies
These programs help athletes continue academic preparation and skill development before applying abroad
Limited athletic scholarships are available, but local development opportunities and partnerships may exist. Reach out to schools or federations in those countries for placement or developmental options.
Europe
Increasingly attractive for student-athletes, especially in basketball, football, and track & field.
Some universities offer sports performance or sports science-based degrees alongside competitive sports opportunities.
Academics often follow an international baccalaureate, A-Level, or GCE system, which may align with TCI student qualifications. Scholarships vary, but many programs offer subsidized tuition, sports-focused boarding academies, or pro-am club exposure. Consider exploring options in countries like Spain, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, France, and Sweden
�� Many programs may also serve as a springboard to professional sports contracts or U S transfers
