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Words of Cheer - Cheerleading Scholarships

I remember the day my daughter told me she would be applying to the University of Hawaii because they offered full scholarships for cheerleaders. She was 12 years old at the time and was planning ahead.
Rhea Good
Here is the U of S Huskie Team stunting outdoors. What an awesome way to spend a summer afternoon! T
Here is the U of S Huskie Team stunting outdoors. What an awesome way to spend a summer afternoon! This is a version of a paper-doll pyramid, named after the repeating pattern. Photo submitted by Rhea Good

I remember the day my daughter told me she would be applying to the University of Hawaii because they offered full scholarships for cheerleaders. She was 12 years old at the time and was planning ahead. I questioned that maybe Hawaii was too far away from home, and then quickly adjusted my thinking – University in Hawaii would be a lovely reason for me to come and visit.

Closer to home, in 2020, the Saskatchewan Cheerleading Association offers two scholarships for students attending or planning to attend post-secondary education. The SCA Post-Secondary Award is $1,000, and the Leadership Award is a $500 prize. These awards have an application process and the winners are announced at the annual SCA Provincials competition in March.  Full details about the scholarships and the application process is on the SCA website, www.sca.ca.

All SCA members are eligible to apply for the annual scholarships. The purpose of the provincial cheerleading associations across Canada offering scholarships is to encourage and promote the attainment of higher educational goals as well as athletic goals. Cheer athletes are encouraged to make positive contributions to their sport program and also to demonstrate involvement in community service.

There are 28 Canadian colleges and universities that have cheerleading teams. There would be many more opportunities in the United States, especially in the state of Texas where cheerleading is king. 

I have known many members of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Cheer Team over the years and I know how they praise the program and how the sport enhanced their university experience.  Being on a college team and competing at levels 5 and 6 is the cherry on top of a cheer career in high school.