How to get a soccer scholarship to study in the US
The AGM Foundation and the Laureus Foundation are going to make possible the American dream of many young Spaniards: to educate themselves in the United States thanks to sports with a scholarship that 100% finance their four years of university studies. But, How to get a soccer scholarship to study in the US?
The American dream: studying thanks to sport
Through the "Scholarship I have a dream" program, both foundations will facilitate Spanish university training in the United States. Thanks to this program, the scarce economic resources of the young Spanish footballers will not stop their studies and grow as athletes in the United States, realizing their dream of continuing to study without neglecting their sporting career and continue playing football. The scholarship covers his studies at an American university for the next four years and the deadline to receive applications is open until January 30.
The scholarships for soccer players and their requirements
The scholarships of the "I have a dream" program they are aimed at footballers of Spanish nationality with limited economic resources, who are currently playing in the Youth Honor Division (for male athletes) or First Division (for female athletes).
It is necessary that they have not repeated any school year, accredit having a medium-high level of English, and are going to finish the baccalaureate in June 2016 or are currently in 1 or 2 of career. Scholarships are only for two beneficiaries (two players) who must meet the requirements of the program. The beneficiaries will study and train in one of the more than 1,500 American universities with which the AGM Sports company works.
Donation of the scholarships 'I have a dream'
The prize for the effort and the delivery of the young players of the program "I have a dream"It is endowed with scholarships ranging from $ 30,000 to $ 50,000 per year, which covers all personal, academic and sports expenses during the 4 years of university: enrollment, accommodation, food, trainers, nutritionists, sports facilities of the highest level, clothing and training materials and for competitions and trips to university tournaments throughout the United States.
The players who meet all the requirements established in the program and who register before next January 30 will go to a final selection that will be in charge of a jury formed by Ambassadors and representatives of the Laureus Spain Foundation and the AGM Foundation , organization that helps athletes around the world to continue their training in universities in the United States, and will be responsible for obtaining scholarships for those selected.
Those responsible for the "I have a dream" program are convinced of the important role of sport as a component of job creation and recruitment in leading companies around the world, ideals that are reflected in this project.
Footballers Carles Puyol and Luis Figo support the scholarship program 'Tengo un sueño'
Carles Puyol and Luis Figo, who have been named members of the Laureus Academy, have recorded a video (Video by Carles Puyol / Video by Luis Figo) to encourage Spanish football players to participate in the "Tengo Un Sueño" scholarships
Two young athletes Nuria Ramírez, from Palma de Mallorca; and Katia Coquis, from Sant Cugat del Vallès, both 19 years old and great promises of the sport were the young women who received the grants from the Laureus Foundation Spain and the AGM Foundation last year.
Nuria is currently studying Biology at the University of Georgia State and explains that "this scholarship has given me an incredible experience that, otherwise, I would not have been able to live in. I hope to achieve the goals I have set for myself and I am sure this opportunity is going to open many doors. "
His companion Katia, who studies journalism at the University of Nevada Reno, adds that "the best thing is all the facilities that we give to the student-athletes." The university has enough material and personnel to take care of us very well and to be 100% % every day, Thank you very much to the Laureus Foundation and the AGM Foundation for giving me the opportunity to fulfill this dream. "
Marisol Nuevo Espín
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