Athletic Scholarships Lower your education costFinancial Aid FINANCIAL AID HOME FORMS, POLICIES, FAQS SCHOLARSHIPS Academic Athletic Presidential Thomas S. Monaghan Founders Aquinas Saint Rita of Cascia Jessica Scott (Nursing) Cardinal Kung Foundation Newman Guide Essay Honors Academic Department scholarships GRANTS Federal grants State grants Sibling grant Legacy grant Visit grant HEERF LOANS Federal Loans Private Loans STUDENT EMPLOYMENT VETERAN BENEFITS OTHER SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES Athletic Scholarships Scholarship Purpose: Provide financial aid support for student athletes Department: Athletic Amount: Varies Duration: Up to 4 years Selection Process: Ave Maria Athletics participates in the Sun Conference of the NAIA. As such, the University offers athletic scholarships for participation in its intercollegiate offerings. Scholarship amounts vary and are at the discretion of the head coach of the individual sport and the Director of Athletics. If an athletic scholarship is offered, it is offered as a Letter of Intent, following an applicant’s admission to the University.