National College Sports Organizations

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the largest and oldest national sports organizations in the U.S. It was founded in 1905 and comprised thirteen schools. A national office was established in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1952. Today, the NCAA represents thousands of college athletic programs and operates three divisions. The NCAA drafts legislation and regulations to which all member colleges adhere. To learn more about the NCAA, you should review the various rules and regulations available at the NCAA's internet website. You can request a free copy of the NCAA "Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete" by writing to: The NCAA, 6201 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kansas 66211.

Colleges belonging to the NCAA are listed below, by division:

Another national collegiate sports organization is the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The NAIA was founded in 1937 and represents more than 500 colleges in the U.S. Mostly comprised of smaller colleges, the NAIA is divided into 32 districts and hosts national championships in sports such as baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, and wrestling.

You can find out about the colleges who belong to the NAIA by clicking HERE.

Similar to the NCAA, the NAIA awards full or partial scholarships for eligible student-athletes. For more information on the NAIA, talk with your coach or write them at: The NAIA, 6120 South Yale Avenue, Suite 1450, Tulsa, OK 74136 or call them at: 918-494-8828. You can find out about NAIA eligibility and other information by visiting their website at NAIA.

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) began in California in 1937. Over 500 schools divided into three divisions, comprise the makeup of the organization. Like the NCAA, Division I NJCAA award full or partial scholarships. Division II schools also award scholarships, but only for tuition, books, and fees. Division III schools may not ward athletic scholarships. Some Division III schools compete in Division I and II, however.

The NJCAA offers some high school athletes a unique opportunity to prove themselves academically and qualify for intercollegiate competition in an NCAA school. Check the website for the NJCAA at NJCAA Schools (a-f)

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