WARPWOODIE
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Can a tennis player on a full/partial scholarship lose it if they don't perform well...example, a walk-on who, in the scope of the season does better than someone higher in the pecking order. If so, how often does this happen?
I disagree. It's a contract. Granted it's a ONE-year contract. Both parties are bound to the contract, until the last day of the contract. The contracts are re-negotiated each year. That encourages the players to perform well, on the court and in the classroomPlayers can lose scholarships on a whim. If the coach wants or need to money for another player, he can pull a scholarship for pretty much any reason with little to no recourse for the player.
I disagree. It's a contract. Granted it's a ONE-year contract. Both parties are bound to the contract, until the last day of the contract. The contracts are re-negotiated each year. That encourages the players to perform well, on the court and in the classroom
Academic ones are in the same boat. Even if you get a "full ride" there's stipulations with that. Always, you must maintain a minimum GPA.that is what sucks about sports scholarships, academic's are better haha
Academic ones are in the same boat. Even if you get a "full ride" there's stipulations with that. Always, you must maintain a minimum GPA.
yah but minimum is pretty low usually like 3.0. If you can't maintain that you should lose your academic scholarship.
Low is a relative term depending on where you go to school. You wouldn't believe how many people at universities everywhere can't maintain that 3.0. Me? I had ridiculous fear of failure so I made sure I stayed well above any marks that would put me in danger of losing scholarship funds.yah but minimum is pretty low usually like 3.0. If you can't maintain that you should lose your academic scholarship.
3.0 is not a low GPA at all! That's like a solid B+/A-.
I guess it depends on the school, but at my college B=3.0, B+= 3.3, A-= 3.7
so a B+/A- average would be between 3.4-3.6 GPA.
Also you have to remember if you are on an academic scholarship, you are there because of your supposedly superior academic background so you should be held to a higher standard than say person on an athletic scholarship.
Can someone maintain an academic scholarship with a 3.0? What about the students who are getting much higher GPAs but not on a scholarship? Is this scholarship like a one time deal during admission which cannot be taken away if you get at least 3.0 and no one with a better GPA can get a scholarship later even if he/she got a great GPA?
The thing about scholarships is that with all them (except athletic scholarships) have to be sought out by the student. Most schools aren't going to come looking for you to give you free money. Another thing is that even with a great GPA, you can often lose out to another student who has a lower GPA because he/she is more well-rounded in the school's view. They may have more activities that makes them seem like a more "complete" person that will have a greater chance of success after graduation.Can someone maintain an academic scholarship with a 3.0? What about the students who are getting much higher GPAs but not on a scholarship? Is this scholarship like a one time deal during admission which cannot be taken away if you get at least 3.0 and no one with a better GPA can get a scholarship later even if he/she got a great GPA?