Here’s our latest guide–full of info on scholarships and contacts at tons of universities and colleges from coast to coast.

 

ALABAMA

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
CONTACT: Vala DeLaine
PHONE: 334-229-4163
E-MAIL: vmdelaine@alasu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
CONTACT: Latisha Durroh
PHONE: 334-844-2974
E-MAIL: durrocl@auburn.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $900 stipend for both fall and spring semesters
TRYOUTS: Open to current Auburn University students only

Auburn University—Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
CONTACT: Joel Hughes
PHONE: 334-244-3279
E-MAIL: jhugh15@aum.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

Faulkner State College
Bay Minette, AL
CONTACT: Celeste Robertson
PHONE: 251-580-2152
E-MAIL: crobertson@faulknerstate.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Full athletic scholarship including books, tuition and fees
TRYOUTS: May or by appointment

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
CONTACT: Haskell Ashley
PHONE: 256-458-1297
E-MAIL: hackashley@aol.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: 9 full tuition and book scholarships for All-Girl members
TRYOUTS: Spring

Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL
CONTACT: Stephanie Hicks
PHONE: 334-833-4571
E-MAIL: stephanie.hicks@huntingdon.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Scarlet & Grey Cheer Grant for $10,000
TRYOUTS: April

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
CONTACT: Misty Holmes
PHONE: 256-782-8345
E-MAIL: jsucheer@jsu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Captain of all-girls and captain of co-ed; 8 all-girls and 12 co-ed
TRYOUTS: April/May

Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
CONTACT: Myra Newby
PHONE: 205-929-2087
E-MAIL: mnewby@lawsonstate.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Northwest-Shoals Community College
Phil Campbell, AL
CONTACT: Donna Green
PHONE: 256-331-6201
E-MAIL: dgreen@nwscc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

Samford University
Birmingham, AL
CONTACT: Laura Hughston
PHONE: 205-726-2907
E-MAIL: lfhughst@samford.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL
CONTACT: Adam Rhoden
PHONE: 256-840-4171
E-MAIL: arhoden@snead.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Spring

Troy University
Troy, AL
CONTACT: Amber Spradley
PHONE: 334-670-3223
E-MAIL: aspradley@troy.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available to Coed and All-Girl members; $1000/semester
TRYOUTS: April

The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
CONTACT: David Gilliland
PHONE: 205-975-5376
E-MAIL: dhg@uab.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Fall $500; Spring $825
TRYOUTS: April/May

The University of Alabama–Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
CONTACT: Brad Lovvorn
PHONE: 256-520-3398
E-MAIL: cheer@uah.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: May

The University of Alabama–Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
CONTACT: David McDowell
PHONE: 205-348-3636
E-MAIL: dmcdowell@ia.ua.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial tuition; Meg Ingram Scholarship for cheerleaders who excel in the classroom and the sport
TRYOUTS: Mid-April

The University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
CONTACT: Audrey Crawford
PHONE: 205-652-3566
E-MAIL: dgardner@uwa.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Amount varies
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
CONTACT: Steve Clanton
PHONE: 251-460-6268
E-MAIL: southcheer@southal.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: 15-80% percent of tuition per semester and fees paid
TRYOUTS: Spring

Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
CONTACT: Rob Metcalf
PHONE: 256-352-8250
E-MAIL: rob.metcalf@wallacestate.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: May 1

 

ARKANSAS

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
CONTACT: Jackie Noteboom
PHONE: 479-968-0276
E-MAIL: aholt7@atu.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: $600/semester for captains; $500/semester for others
TRYOUTS: See web for details

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR
CONTACT: Kerri Young
PHONE: 479-524-7314
E-MAIL: youngka@jbu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

North Arkansas College
Harrison, AR
CONTACT: Starlinda Sanders
PHONE: 870-577-0478
E-MAIL: starlindas@hotmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR
CONTACT: Dr. Linda McElroy
PHONE: 405-878-2138
E-MAIL: linda.mcelroy@okbu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $500-1000 per semester; details on web
TRYOUTS: See web for details

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR
CONTACT: Ceil Bridges
PHONE: 870-235-4092
E-MAIL: clbridges@saumag.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: See web for details

University of Arkansas–Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
CONTACT: Jean Nail
PHONE: 479-575-6534
E-MAIL: jnail@uark.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: See web for details
TRYOUTS: Late March/early April

University of Arkansas–Monticello
Monticello, AR
CONTACT: Mindy Holcomb
PHONE: 870-460-1396
E-MAIL: holcomb@uamont.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: 11 half-tuition and 2 full-tuition scholarships for captains
TRYOUTS: April 9

University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR
CONTACT: Karen D. Blunt
PHONE: 870-575-7702
E-MAIL: bluntk@uapb.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $1,000/semester plus $500 book scholarships/semester
TRYOUTS: Videos due by April 1

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
CONTACT: Maegan Dyson
PHONE: 501-450-3150
E-MAIL: mdyson@uca.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Freshman up to $1500/ year; Non-freshman up to $3,000/year
TRYOUTS: April

 

CALIFORNIA

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
CONTACT: Program coordinator: Rosie Francis
PHONE: 951-990-6770
E-MAIL: rosita.j.francis@gmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
CONTACT: Wendy Rice
PHONE: 951-343-4849
E-MAIL: wrice@calbaptist.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Info confidential until after successful tryout
TRYOUTS: E-mail for information

California State University–Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
CONTACT: Eric Anderson
PHONE: 562-985-2518
E-MAIL: eande63114@aol.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial to full tuition; amount varies by talent
TRYOUTS: Late April/early May

Fresno State
Fresno, CA
CONTACT: Head coach TBA
PHONE: 559-940-1559
E-MAIL: labelladanceco@hotmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: May

San Diego State University
Ramona, CA
CONTACT: Jennifer Kwappenberg
PHONE: 760-802-9292
E-MAIL: cheernsongy2k@aol.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Books; cheer expenses; some tuition scholarships available based on grades and skill
TRYOUTS: April; see web for details

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
CONTACT: Justine Gilman
PHONE: 213-740-5127
E-MAIL: jgilman@usc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Small stipend for current squad members
TRYOUTS: November

 

COLORADO

Adams State College
Alamosa, CO
CONTACT: Valerie Hagedorn
PHONE: 719-587-7455
E-MAIL: vhaagendorn@adams.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

University of Denver
Denver, CO
CONTACT: Julie Haines Warren
PHONE: 303-916-3533
E-MAIL: jwarren@kcfpc.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial scholarships; increases each year on team
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

 

CONNECTICUT

University of Connecticut
Stows, CT
CONTACT: Toya Ambrose
PHONE: 860-486-6588
E-MAIL: spirit@uconn.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

 

DELAWARE

Delaware State University
Dover, DE
CONTACT: Sharon Whitaker
PHONE: 302-883-2123
E-MAIL: swhitaker@desu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
CONTACT: Ben Schreiber
PHONE: 302-831-1581
E-MAIL: bschreib@udel.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Awarded after tryouts, summer practices and camp, based on talent, work ethic, attitude and need
TRYOUTS: Early May

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
CONTACT: Jeff Martino
PHONE: 302-528-3474
E-MAIL: jmartino77@yahoo.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: May

 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

American University
Washington, DC
CONTACT: Alexandra Salama
E-MAIL: spirit@american.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available to sophomores, juniors and seniors; based on semesters of participation
TRYOUTS: June 26–27

The George Washington University
Washington, DC
CONTACT: Nicole M. Early
PHONE: 202-994-7670
E-MAIL: gwcheer@gmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: First year: $4,500; increases with years of participation
TRYOUTS: April and September

 

FLORIDA

Chipola College
Marianna, FL
CONTACT: LuAnn Dean
PHONE: 850-718-2299
E-MAIL: Luanndean05@hotmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
CONTACT: Head Coach: Clay Owensby
PHONE: 386-323-5034
E-MAIL: owensbyr@erau.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $500/athlete
TRYOUTS: April and August

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
CONTACT: Heather Coker-Henderson
PHONE: 561-297-0031
E-MAIL: hcoker@fau.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
CONTACT: Joyce Prive
PHONE: 239-590-7012
E-MAIL: cheerleading@fgcu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: See web for details

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
CONTACT: Lindsay Nichols
PHONE: 321-427-7045
E-MAIL: floridatechcheer@fit.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Amounts vary & are determined by coach
TRYOUTS: Early May/late August

Gulf Coast Community College
Panama City, FL
CONTACT: Becky Goss
PHONE: 850-747-3256
E-MAIL: becky.goss@yahoo.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville FL
CONTACT: Mea Felps-Darley
PHONE: 904-256-7639
E-MAIL: mdarley@ju.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Based on number of years on team; no scholarships for first-year members
TRYOUTS: Spring and fall

Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
CONTACT: Emilee Ebrill
PHONE: 954-262-8250
E-MAIL: eebrill@varsityspirit.com or emilee.ebrill@gmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Based on attitude, academics and ability
TRYOUTS: Spring and fall

Stetson University
DeLand, FL
CONTACT: Lisa Browning
PHONE: 386-624-1176
E-MAIL: cheerleading@stetson.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $2,500/year
TRYOUTS: August 25

Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL
CONTACT: Colette Podgorski
PHONE: 850- 201-8090
E-MAIL: podgorsc@tcc.fl.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial tuition, varies based on number of scholarships given
TRYOUTS: See web for details

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
CONTACT: Linda Gooch
PHONE: 407-823-2143
E-MAIL: spirit@athletics.ucf.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Early May

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
CONTACT: Candi Curtis Richeson
PHONE: 352-375-4683 x6692
E-MAIL: candir@gators.ufl.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial scholarships for both the Orange and Blue teams; based on years of participation, scholastic achievement and financial need
TRYOUTS: May

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
CONTACT: Beverly Hew
PHONE: bpcheers@aol.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
CONTACT: Lisa Soncrant
PHONE: 813-200-3950
E-MAIL: usfcheerleading@msn.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: March

Warner University
Lake Wales, FL
CONTACT: Courtney Hall
PHONE: 863-638-7289
E-MAIL: courtney.hall@warner.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: June (videos accepted)

Webber International University
Babson Park, FL
CONTACT: Genifer Gunn
PHONE: 863-528-2417
E-MAIL: gunngm@webber.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: See web for details

 

GEORGIA

Brewton-Parker College
Mt. Vernon, GA
CONTACT: Julie Tiu
PHONE: 912-583-3208
E-MAIL: cheer@bpc.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: $750/year for
10 members
TRYOUTS: September

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
CONTACT: Jimbo Davis
PHONE: 706-568-2317
E-MAIL: davis_jimbo@columbusstate.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Full or partial
tuition plus books
TRYOUTS: April

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
CONTACT: Barry Munkasy
PHONE: 912-478-0985
E-MAIL: gsucheer@georgiasouthern.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: May

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
CONTACT: Felecia Mulkey
PHONE: 770-423-6455
E-MAIL: ksuspiritcheer@yahoo.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

The University of Georgia
Athens, GA
CONTACT: Ben O’Brien
PHONE: 706-542-1172
E-MAIL: beno@sports.uga.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial tuition; amount varies by years of participation
TRYOUTS: See web for details

 

HAWAII

Hawai‘i Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
CONTACT: Garrin Gosnell
PHONE: 808-566-2477
E-MAIL: cheer@hpu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Tuition waivers
TRYOUTS: Mid-April; videos due April 1

University of Hawai‘i
Honolulu, HI
CONTACT: Mike Baker
PHONE: 808-956-4503
E-MAIL: uhcheer@hawaii.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: 24 full-tuition scholarships (includes out of state)
TRYOUTS: April; contact for details

 

IDAHO

Boise State University
Boise, ID
CONTACT: Julie Stevens
PHONE: 208-426-4355
E-MAIL: jstevens@boisestate.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $300/semester for eligible first years; scholarship increases in the next years
TRYOUTS: Mid-April

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
CONTACT: Julie Wright
PHONE: 208-732-6472
E-MAIL: jwright@csi.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: First year: $500/
semester; second year: $750/semester
TRYOUTS: April

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
CONTACT: Head Coach: Misty Stucki
PHONE: 208-282-4547
E-MAIL: stucmis2@isu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: 16 scholarships available
TRYOUTS: April

North Idaho College
Coeur d’Alene, ID
CONTACT: Dawn Smith
PHONE: 208-691-6746
E-MAIL: dwsmith@SD273.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: May

ILLINOIS

Bradley University
Peoria, IL
CONTACT: Ryan or Katie Hinnen
PHONE: 309-677-3266
E-MAIL: rmhinnen@bradley.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: semester basis for top squad members
TRYOUTS: March/April

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
CONTACT: Carla Johnson; Brandon McGhee
PHONE: 815-836-5933
E-MAIL: johnsocl@lewisu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

Lincoln College
Lincoln, IL
CONTACT: Kelly Aylesworth; Ali Robinson
PHONE: 217-737-4883
E-MAIL: arobinson@lincolncollege.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $1,500-$2,500;  class credits; equipment stipends
TRYOUTS: Spring; can schedule a private tryout or send a video

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
CONTACT: Pam Bonnivier
PHONE: 847-467-1457
E-MAIL: p-bonnevier@northwestern.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: See web for details
TRYOUTS: See web for details

Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL
CONTACT: Missy Dunn
PHONE: 618-634-3283
E-MAIL: missyd@shawneecc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: See web for details
TRYOUTS: See web for details

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
CONTACT: Neva Corn
PHONE: 618-967-3441
E-MAIL: nevakay@siu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Stipends available; varies by rank and years of participation
TRYOUTS: April

 

INDIANA

Ancilla College
Donaldson, IN
CONTACT: Dianna Cooper
PHONE: 574-936-8898 x384
E-MAIL: dianna.gaines@ancilla.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $500–$3,000/year
TRYOUTS: Individual recruitment throughout year; videotapes accepted

Bethel College Indiana
Mishawaka, IN
CONTACT: Rebecca Bunton
PHONE: 574-229-6412
E-MAIL: rebecca.bunton@bethelcollege.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

Grace College
Winona Lake, IN
CONTACT: Jenna Carter
PHONE: 574-372-5100 x6267
E-MAIL: jenna.carter!grace.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available for all
TRYOUTS: Spring/fall by video

Indiana Tech
Ft. Wayne, IN
CONTACT: Andrew Stout
PHONE: 260-422-5561 x2253
E-MAIL: aestout@indianatech.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available for every academically eligible cheerleader; Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Spring or by videotape

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
CONTACT: Mike Morley
PHONE: 765-677-2318
E-MAIL: mike.morley@indwes.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $250–$1,500/year
TRYOUTS: April

Marian College
Indianapolis, IN
CONTACT: Courtney Mustin
PHONE: 317-955-6006
E-MAIL: cmustin@marian.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available to all
TRYOUTS: April

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
CONTACT: Steve Solberg
PHONE: 765-494-0118
E-MAIL: ssolberg@purdue.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: 25 book waivers
TRYOUTS: Mid-April

St. Joseph’s College
Rensselaer, IN
CONTACT: Kassie Vanderwall
PHONE: 765-586-9104
E-MAIL: kassiev@saintjoe.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Performance Scholarships; See Web/Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Trine University
Angola, IN
CONTACT: Kasey Jones
PHONE: 260-665-4137
E-MAIL: joneska@trine.edu 
SCHOLARSHIPS: $1,000
TRYOUTS: Early April

University of St. Francis
Ft. Wayne, IN
CONTACT: Nicole Henline; Paige Mostella
PHONE: 260-434-7475; 260-399-7700 x6200
E-MAIL: nhenline@sf.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Call for details
TRYOUTS: April

 

IOWA

Drake University
Des Moines, IA
CONTACT: Joe Quinn; Fallon Parker
PHONE: 515-271-1946
E-MAIL: joe.quinn@drake.edu; fallon.parker@gmail.com 
SCHOLARSHIPS: Book stipends
TRYOUTS: Spring and summer

Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA
CONTACT: Jeff Snow
PHONE: 712-256-6543
E-MAIL: jsnow@iwcc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $500-$1,500/semester
TRYOUTS: Late April/early May

Waldorf College
Forest City, IA
CONTACT: Teresa Hanna
PHONE: 641-585-8721
E-MAIL: hannat@waldorf.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: June

William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA
CONTACT: Jill Thompson
PHONE: 641-673-1018
E-MAIL: thompsonj@wmpenn.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available to all
TRYOUTS: April

 

KANSAS

Allen County Community College
Iola, KS
CONTACT: Mindy Covey
PHONE: 620-365-5116 x256
E-MAIL: covey@allencc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Books and tuition; 2 credit hours of fitness; See Web for More Details
TRYOUTS: April or schedule  tryout

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS
CONTACT: Taylor Schreiner
PHONE: 785-594-4556
E-MAIL: taylor.schreiner@bakeru.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available for every cheerleader based on skill and tryout score; Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Spring

Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
CONTACT: Debbie Warren
PHONE: 620-786-1144
E-MAIL: warrend@bartonccc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April 17

Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS
CONTACT: Tobey Bergsten; Taylor Eicholz
PHONE: 785-227-3380
E-MAIL: martinsont@bethanylb.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $1,000+/year; based on talent and team contribution
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Central Christian College
McPherson, KS
CONTACT: Gina Wedel
PHONE: 620-241-0723 x302
E-MAIL: gina.wedel@centralchristian.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KS
CONTACT: Shalayne Richmond
PHONE: 620-252-7039
E-MAIL: shalyner@coffeyville.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: See web for details

Colby Community College
Colby, KS
CONTACT: Kelly Gates
PHONE: 785-460-5551
E-MAIL: kelly.gates@colbycc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Non-tumblers: $200-$800 and possibly books; tumblers: $600-$1,500 and books; yell leader: $600-$1,500 plus books
TRYOUTS: Late March/mid-April; private auditions by appointment; video auditions by April 15

Cowley College
Arkansas City, KS
CONTACT: Rikki Hettenbach; Lindsay Sanderholm
PHONE: 620-441-5311
E-MAIL: hettenbach@cowley.edu; sanderholm@cowley.edu 
SCHOLARSHIPS: Books and tuition for qualifying individuals
TRYOUTS: April

Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS
CONTACT: Valerie Cunningham
PHONE: 800-FOR-DCCC
E-MAIL: hperez@dc3.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Some will receive a tuition and a loan of books; no out of state waivers
TRYOUTS: Spring

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
CONTACT: Mary Shivley
PHONE: 620-341-5481
E-MAIL: mshivley@emporia.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $200–$400
TRYOUTS: April

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
CONTACT: Nic Naasz
PHONE: 785-628-4050
E-MAIL: nbnaasz@fhsu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Campus residents eligible for $1,600 dorm reduction
TRYOUTS: April

Friends University
Wichita, KS
CONTACT: Gail Moore
PHONE: 316-305-5991
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS
CONTACT: Dusty Baumann
PHONE: 620-276-0462
E-MAIL: dusty.burrow@gcccks.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: In-state books and tuition
TRYOUTS: May and August

Highland Community College
Highland, KS
CONTACT: Elizabeth Rullman
PHONE: 785-442-6144
E-MAIL: erullman@highlandcc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS
CONTACT: Kristy Adams
PHONE: 620-665-3394
E-MAIL: kristyadams10@yahoo.com; smithar@hutchcc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Spring

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
CONTACT: Danni Ruoff
PHONE: 785-532-7983
E-MAIL: druoff@k-state.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: May

Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS
CONTACT: Tia Benyshek; Sharon Callaway
PHONE: 785-827-5541 x3230
E-MAIL: tia.benyshek@kwu.edu; sharron.callaway@kwu.edu 
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

McPherson College
McPherson, KS
CONTACT: Nicole Levelsmier
PHONE: 406-871-6542
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April/May

MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS
CONTACT: Jessica and John Magaha
E-MAIL: jmmagaha@mnu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Range from $5,000-11,500; Contact for details
TRYOUTS: May

Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS
CONTACT: Russ Jones
PHONE: 785-242-5200 x5413
E-MAIL: russjones28@gmail.com 
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: September

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
CONTACT: Linda Graham
E-MAIL: pittcheer@hotmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Limited amount to Nationals Squad
TRYOUTS: Last weekend in April

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
CONTACT: Barbara White
PHONE: 620-326-0496
E-MAIL: barbara.white@sckans.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $4,000/year
TRYOUTS: October 23 , November 13, February 21, March 26

Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS
CONTACT: Jeremy Nigh; Tiffany Seiter
PHONE: 620-947-3121 x604
E-MAIL: jeremyn@tabor.edu; tiffanys@tabor.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

The University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
CONTACT: Corey Stone; Catherine Jarzemkoski
PHONE: 785-864-3002
E-MAIL: corey@kvcheer.com; catj@ku.edu 
SCHOLARSHIPS: $650/year + $100 if 3.0 GPA
TRYOUTS: April/May

Washburn University
Topeka, KS
CONTACT: Hallie Godfrey; Kerry Dickerson
PHONE: 785-670-1334
E-MAIL: kdickerson@wea.org
SCHOLARSHIPS: Start at $250/semester and rise based on seniority; Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
CONTACT: Kelli Rappard
PHONE: 316-978-3022
E-MAIL: spirit.squad@wichita.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $600/semester
TRYOUTS: Early May

 

KENTUCKY

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
CONTACT: Megan Carpenter Harris; Devin Carroll
PHONE: 502-452-8380
E-MAIL: mcarpenter01@bellarmine.edu; dcarroll@bellarmine.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY
CONTACT: Vanessa Adkins
PHONE: 270-789-5257
E-MAIL: vladkins@campbellsville.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
CONTACT: Norris Domingue; Laura Hays
PHONE: 859-622-6923
E-MAIL: norris.domingue@eku.edu; laura.hays@eku.edu 
SCHOLARSHIPS: Up to $1,500/year

Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY
CONTACT: Jessica Ryan
E-MAIL: jessica–ryan@georgetwoncollege.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: May

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
CONTACT: William Mayo
PHONE: 6006-783-2500
E-MAIL: w.mayo@moreheadstate.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

Murray State University
Murray, KY
CONTACT: Raymond Jenkins
PHONE: 270-809-7038
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Book scholarship; Contact for details

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
CONTACT: Shayla Myles-Aaron
E-MAIL: smylesaaron@yahoo.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: May

Union College
Barbourville, KY
CONTACT: Bryce Seals; Heather Taylor
E-MAIL: heather.wilson@unionky.edu
PHONE: 606-546-1332
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
CONTACT: Jomo K. Thompson
PHONE: 859-257-1027
E-MAIL: ukcheer@uky.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Blue squad: Full in-state tuition; White squad: $500/semester; See web for more details
TRYOUTS: April 14–17

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
CONTACT: Todd Sharp
PHONE: 502-510-4307
E-MAIL: dazzcoach@aol.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial scholarships
TRYOUTS: May

University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
CONTACT: Beth Wooley; Ruth Currie
E-MAIL: rtoncrr@bellsouth.net
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: May

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
CONTACT: Tom Jones
PHONE: 270-202-0425
E-MAIL: tomskjones@insightbb.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Coed varsity: partial scholarships
TRYOUTS: April/May

 

LOUISIANA

Louisiana College
Pineville, LA
CONTACT: Natalie Nettles; Amy Moreau
PHONE: 318-447-6957
E-MAIL: LCwilcatcheerleading@yahoo.com; amysuey06@yahoo.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available to all
TRYOUTS: March

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
CONTACT: Pauline Zernott
E-MAIL: pzernott@lsu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: “Financial Service Awards” based on squad and seniority; $2,000 for top 8 couples; Tiger Girls: $900 for second-year members
TRYOUTS: April; see web for clinic and tryout dates

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
CONTACT: Jenny Quinnelly
PHONE: 318-257-3479
E-MAIL: jquinn@latech.edu; cheer@latech.edu 
SCHOLARSHIPS: Coed: $150/quarter and housing; out-of-state fees waived
TRYOUTS: April

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
CONTACT: Nadine Bryant Romero
PHONE: 337-475-5942
SCHOLARSHIPS: First-year members: $500; increases $75/year on team;  out-of-state fees waived; meal plan
TRYOUTS: April

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
CONTACT: Frederick Billizon
PHONE: 225-775-3828
E-MAIL:baioc500@its.nicholls.edu 
SCHOLARSHIPS: $100-$500
TRYOUTS: May

Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA
CONTACT: Jana Lucky
PHONE: 318-357-4616
E-MAIL: luckyj@nsula.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $600/semester; out-of-state fees waived
TRYOUTS: April 16–17

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
CONTACT: Paige Lapeyrouse
PHONE: 985-549-3654
E-MAIL: paige.lapeyrouse@selu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Out-of-state waiver; $450-500 first year
TRYOUTS: April

Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
CONTACT: James Smith, Sr.
PHONE: 225-771-2941 
E-MAIL: jsmith2@ebrschools.org
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

The University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA
CONTACT: Joanie Williams
PHONE: 318-342-5293
E-MAIL: jlwilliams@ulm.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $500–$1,000/Semester; out-of-state tuition waiver
TRYOUTS: April

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
CONTACT: Michelle Brenard
PHONE: 337-482-6939
E-MAIL: michellebernard@louisiana.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $500-$700 per semester; out-of-state fees waived
TRYOUTS: April

 

MARYLAND

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
CONTACT: Theresa Gibson
PHONE: 443-885-3453
E-MAIL: tgibson1159@lycos.com; theresa.gibson@morgan.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $500–$6,000; see web for more details
TRYOUTS: Spring and summer

University of Maryland All-Girl Competitive Cheer Team
College Park, MD
CONTACT: Jarnell Bonds
PHONE: 240-432-4636
E-MAIL: jbonds@umd.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial scholarships
TRYOUTS: No tryouts; interested applicants must submit a video

University of Maryland Spirit Squad
College Park, MD
CONTACT: Jamie Little
PHONE: 301-314-2358
E-MAIL: jlittle@umd.edu 
SCHOLARSHIPS: Book scholarships
TRYOUTS: April/May

MICHIGAN

Northwood University
Midland, MI
CONTACT: Erin Royalty; Sara Terburgh
PHONE: 9889-837-4351
E-MAIL: terburgs@northwood.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Spring

University of Detroit–Mercy
Detroit, MI
CONTACT: Tanya Carper
PHONE: 313-993-1700
E-MAIL: carpertm@udmercy.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

 

MINNESOTA

University of Minnesota–Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
CONTACT: Coach Owens
PHONE: 612-625-2629 
E-MAIL: owens@umn.edu 
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Mid-April

 

MISSISSIPPI

Belhaven College
Jackson, MS
CONTACT: Dana Marsalis
PHONE: 601-968-5956
E-MAIL: dmarsalis@belhaven.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Mid-April

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
CONTACT: Angela Dent
PHONE: 662-846-44300
E-MAIL: adent@deltastate.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: based on your status on squad
TRYOUTS: April

Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS
CONTACT: Heather Jones
PHONE: 662-472-9169
E-MAIL: hjones@holmescc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Based on athletic ability and need
TRYOUTS: Spring

Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS
CONTACT: Bronson Wilburn Prochaska
PHONE: 662-862-8056
E-MAIL: bgprochaska@iccms.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Full tuition to squad members; half tuition for first alternates
TRYOUTS: April

Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS
CONTACT: Tanya Thompson
PHONE: 601-484-8662
E-MAIL: tthompson@mcc.cc.ms.us
SCHOLARSHIPS: $500/semester; one hour class credit/semester for varsity; additional one hour of class credit/semester for sports conditioning
TRYOUTS: Spring

Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS
CONTACT: Skeetie Griffin
PHONE: 662-246-6264
E-MAIL: sgriffin@msdelta.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: March/April

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
CONTACT: Melissa Nichols
PHONE: 662-325-0350
E-MAIL: spiritgroups@saffairs.msstate.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Coed: $800 per semester 1st year; $1000 per semester future years; All-Girl: $150–$325/semester
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS
CONTACT: Chris Bouldin
PHONE: 662-891-0516
E-MAIL: tazb2000@hotmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS
CONTACT: Dawn Brumfield
PHONE: 601-276-3813
E-MAIL: dqb@smcc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Full tuition (excluding out-of-state fees)
TRYOUTS: March

The University of Mississippi
University, MS
CONTACT: Amanda Hoppert
PHONE: 662-915-1806
E-MAIL: ahoppert@olemiss.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $1,000/year; increases each year on team
TRYOUTS: April

The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
CONTACT: Tim Giron
PHONE: 601-266-6595
E-MAIL: southernmissathletics@gmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial scholarships based on team duties at end of each semester
TRYOUTS: April

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
CONTACT: Emily Sheckells
PHONE: 601-318-6444
E-MAIL: esheckells@wmcarey.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Amount varies
TRYOUTS: April

 

MISSOURI

Avila University
Kansas City, MO
CONTACT: Melissa Shipman
PHONE: 816-501-2473
E-MAIL: melissa.shipman@avila.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available for tuition
TRYOUTS: April/May; accepts tapes

Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO
CONTACT: Teri Fuemmeler
PHONE: 660-248-6356
E-MAIL: tfuemmeler@centralmethodist.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Drury University
Springfield, MO
CONTACT: Ashley Parnell
PHONE: 417-429-3906
E-MAIL: aparnell01@drury.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Spring and fall

Evangel University
Springfield, MO
CONTACT: Debbie Ward
PHONE: 417-724-8796
E-MAIL: eucoachcheer@aol.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Based on skills
TRYOUTS: April; contact for details

Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO
CONTACT: Carrie Nichols
PHONE: 636-332-3094
E-MAIL: cnichols@nationalspirit.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial to full tuition
TRYOUTS: Spring; see web for details

Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO
CONTACT: Paul Fritch
PHONE: 573-518-2194
E-MAIL: paul@mineralarea.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Up to $700/semester
TRYOUTS: April; contact for details

Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO
CONTACT: Jessica Johnson
PHONE: 314-392-2295
E-MAIL: johnsonj@mobap.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Year-round

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
CONTACT: Janel Smith
PHONE: 417-625-9317
E-MAIL: smith-janel@mssu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Up to $500/semester
TRYOUTS: May 2–3

Missouri State University–West Plains
West Plains, MO
CONTACT: Rachel Peterson
PHONE: 417-255-7978
E-MAIL: rachelpeterson@missouristate.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $500/year
TRYOUTS: Late April

Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO
CONTACT: Kristin Lyming
PHONE: 785-220-5057
E-MAIL: lymingk@moval.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, MO
CONTACT: Bryan Allen
PHONE: 816-271-4481
E-MAIL: ballen2@missouriwestern.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Based on experience and skill
TRYOUTS: April

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
CONTACT: Jason Sack
PHONE: 660-562-1304
E-MAIL: jsack@nwmissouri.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Up to half tuition
TRYOUTS: Early April; see web for more

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
CONTACT: Tim Williams
PHONE: 573-335-8790
E-MAIL: twilliams@missouristate.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $250–$1,000
TRYOUTS: Spring

Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff, MO
CONTACT: Cheri Ramsey
PHONE: 573-429-1280
E-MAIL: cramsey@trcc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Full tuition only
TRYOUTS: March 24-26

The University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
CONTACT: Kelli Woodson
PHONE: 660-543-4309
E-MAIL: woodsen@ucmo.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Determined by seniority, captain status & eligibility; at least $300 per semester (no longer gain $100 per year)
TRYOUTS: Spring

University of Missouri–Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
CONTACT: Nadia Morales
PHONE: 816-235-5475
E-MAIL: moralesn@umkc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $1,400/year
TRYOUTS: April 22–24

 

MONTANA

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
CONTACT: Christie Anderson
PHONE: 406-243-4336
E-MAIL: christie.anderson@mso.umt.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $750/year
TRYOUTS: April

 

NEBRASKA

University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
CONTACT: Erynn Nicholson
PHONE: 402-472-4622
E-MAIL: enicholson@huskers.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: $600/semester
TRYOUTS: See web for details

Hastings College
Hastings, NE
CONTACT: Jessica Brock
PHONE: 402-461-7781
E-MAIL: jbrock@hastings.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

 

NEVADA

University of Nevada–Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
CONTACT: Nakia Jackson-Hale
PHONE: 702-895-2604
E-MAIL: nakia.jackson-hale@unlv.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Based on GPA; available after first full year of participation
TRYOUTS: April

University of Nevada–Reno
Reno, NV
CONTACT: Kim Welker
PHONE: 775-682-6962
E-MAIL: kwelker@unr.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial scholarships
TRYOUTS: April

 

NEW JERSEY

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ
CONTACT: Sean Morrison
PHONE: 201-692-9552
E-MAIL: cheer@fdu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships available. Contact for details
TRYOUTS: September

Rutgers University
Piscataway, NJ
CONTACT: Christine Zoffinger
E-MAIL: cmzoff@aol.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Books and meals
TRYOUTS: April

 

NEW MEXICO

Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM
CONTACT: Sara Shuler
PHONE: 575-562-2236
E-MAIL: sara.shuler@enmu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available to all
TRYOUTS: April

The University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
CONTACT: Tracy Denton
PHONE: 505-925-5613
E-MAIL: nmspirit@unm.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Tuition scholarships for select athletes; books, camp practice gear, trips etc. covered for all
TRYOUTS: End of April/early May

 

NEW YORK

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
CONTACT: Alex Campbell
PHONE: 516-435-8347
E-MAIL: campbell@adelphi.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Early September

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
CONTACT: Christine Farina
PHONE: 516-404-1779
E-MAIL: christinenowierski@hofstra.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Books
TRYOUTS: May

St. John’s University
Queens, NY
CONTACT: Carolyn Teller
PHONE: (718)-990-2315
E-MAIL: tellerc@stjohns.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

University of Albany
Albany, NY
CONTACT: Patty Palmer
PHONE: 518-378-8000
E-MAIL: coachpalm@aol.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Books
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

 

NORTH CAROLINA

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
CONTACT: Lisa Stewart
PHONE: (910)-814-5718
E-MAIL: stewartl@campbell.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April and June

Catawba College
Salisbury, NC
CONTACT: Katie Osteen
PHONE: 704-637-4474
E-MAIL: kosteen@catawba.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Limited number of scholarships available; call for details
TRYOUTS: April and August or by video throughout the year

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
CONTACT: Susie Hetlzer Glynn
PHONE: 252-737-4510
E-MAIL: glynns@ecu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial scholarships
TRYOUTS: May

Elon University
Elon, NC
CONTACT: Sandra Bays
PHONE: 336-214-3509
E-MAIL: sbays@elon.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Books
TRYOUTS: March and April

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
CONTACT: Andrew Day
PHONE: 704-434-5891
E-MAIL: cheer@gardner-webb.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Mid-April

High Point University
High Point, NC
CONTACT: Brittany Maullin
E-MAIL: hpucheer@highpoint.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial for qualified members
TRYOUTS: August

Mars Hill College
Mars Hill, NC
CONTACT: Robin Cole
PHONE: 828-689-1408
E-MAIL: rcole@mhc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Performance grants
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC
CONTACT: Tameka Delmar
PHONE: 910-630-7154
E-MAIL: tdelmar@methodist.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Amounts vary
TRYOUTS: Videos due April 30

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
CONTACT: Harold Trammel
PHONE: 919-625-0099
E-MAIL: harold_trammel@ncsu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $500–$2,500/year; partial scholarships available
TRYOUTS: August

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
CONTACT: Adam Thomas
E-MAIL: adamthomas@
universalspiritassociation.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: $1,500 max to all, based on GPA, skill and financial need
TRYOUTS: May

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
CONTACT: Brent Campbell
PHONE: 336-758-4902
E-MAIL: bc91573@aol.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: 8 partial scholarships for returning athletes; based on need, years on team and talent
TRYOUTS: April/September

Wingate University
Wingate, NC
CONTACT: Beverly Burnette
PHONE: 704-467-7640
E-MAIL: bburett@wingate.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $1000
TRYOUTS: April

 

NORTH DAKOTA

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
CONTACT: Verona Winkler
PHONE: 701-799-5744
E-MAIL: verona.winkler@ndsu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

 

OHIO

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH
CONTACT: Sylvia Kelley
PHONE: 937-376-6289
E-MAIL: skelley@centralstate.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
CONTACT: Amy Podulka
PHONE: (440)-221-8355
E-MAIL: amyrepo@gmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Books
TRYOUTS: Late summer/early fall

Kent State University
Kent, OH
CONTACT: Demonde Gladman
E-MAIL: kentstatecheer@gmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Book stipends; 1 credit A towards GPA
TRYOUTS: April/May

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
CONTACT: Leneé Buchman
E-MAIL: buchman.18@osu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

Ohio University
Athens, OH
CONTACT: Kristin Hoskinson
PHONE: 740-593-0866
E-MAIL: ohiocheerleading@gmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Book stipends
TRYOUTS: April

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH
CONTACT: Allyson Oudin
PHONE: 800-968-6446 x3357
E-MAIL: oudinay@tiffin.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $1,000-$1,200
TRYOUTS: April

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
CONTACT: Tabatha Fagan
PHONE: 513-556-3463
E-MAIL: uccheerleading@yahoo.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available to upper classmen
TRYOUTS: April

University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH
CONTACT: Kristi Haynes
PHONE: 740-245-7293
E-MAIL: cottrill2@hotmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Amounts vary based on years of participation
TRYOUTS: Spring and fall

Wright State University
Dayton, OH
CONTACT: Joyce Whitaker
PHONE: 937-775-7281
E-MAIL: wscheerdanz@wright.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial scholarships
TRYOUTS: May and September

 

OKLAHOMA

Bacone College
Muskogee, OK
CONTACT: Julie Edwards
PHONE: 918-351-8865
E-MAIL: edwardsj@bacone.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

Cameron University
Lawton, OK
CONTACT: Korie Brox
PHONE: 580-591-8086
E-MAIL: lawtenxtremeathletics@yahoo.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: May

Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK
CONTACT: Tara Pierce
PHONE: 918-647-1371
E-MAIL: tpierce@carlalbert.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: 20 tuition scholarships
TRYOUTS: May

Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK
CONTACT: Amber Burke
PHONE: 918-465-1880
E-MAIL: aburke@eosc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Room, board and tuition waivers
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK
CONTACT: Christi Leonard
PHONE: 918-541-5626
E-MAIL: danceacademy.christi@gmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Full-tuition waivers; book waivers; room waivers based on ability and need; out-of-state tuition waivers based on need
TRYOUTS: April

Northeastern State University–Tahlequah
Tahlequah, OK
CONTACT: Jamie Hall; Pavia Sloan
PHONE: 918-444-3900
E-MAIL: spiritstaff@nsuok.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: May

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK
CONTACT: Chesnei Thomas; Kaylyn Hansen
PHONE: 580-327-8414
E-MAIL: cdthomas@nwosu.edu;klhansen@nwosu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Provided for qualifying individuals
TRYOUTS: Spring

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK
CONTACT: Lindsay Prugh; Amy Kelly; Paige Bailey; Mary Perner
PHONE: 405-425-5400; 405-425-5910
E-MAIL: lindsay.prugh@oc.edu; amy.kelly@oc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK
CONTACT: Amber Hollis-Fesmire
PHONE: 580-349-1368
E-MAIL: ahollis@opsu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Housing and tuition waivers; out-of-state money divided evenly between students
TRYOUTS: Early April

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
CONTACT: Tracey Wittwer
E-MAIL: tracey@osuspirit.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Mid- to late-April

The University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
CONTACT: Lori Kemmet; Karie Chard; Kip Sanders
E-MAIL: oucheer@ou.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial scholarships are merit based
TRYOUTS: October–March; see web  for details

The University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
CONTACT: Alecia Siegfried
PHONE: 918-631-5496
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial scholarships
TRYOUTS: April

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
CONTACT: David Owens
PHONE: 405-974-2363
E-MAIL: david@empireelitecheer.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: $750/year
TRYOUTS: April/May

 

OREGON

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
CONTACT: Amber Bezates
PHONE: 541-230-0590
E-MAIL: amber.bezates@orst.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Small stipends
TRYOUTS: Spring

Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay, OR
CONTACT: Kallie Mill; Danaye Leonard
PHONE: 541-290-7345; 541-217-8151
E-MAIL: smuma@socc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: E-mail or see web for details

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
CONTACT: Dana Guthrie
E-MAIL: dguthrie@uoregon.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

 

PENNSYLVANIA

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
CONTACT: Sophia Avanzato
E-MAIL: spirit@drexel.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April; September

Penn State University
University Park, PA
CONTACT: Curtis White
PHONE: 814-571-3833
E-MAIL: cheerleading@psu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Books and scholarships for second-year members
TRYOUTS: Late April

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA
CONTACT: Cyndi Hadfield
PHONE: 412-397-4960
E-MAIL: hadfieldc@rmu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Priority scheduling; cheer expenses covered
TRYOUTS: See web for details

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA
CONTACT: Melissa White; Wendy Veshoksky
E-MAIL: xveshosky@setenhill.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $500
TRYOUTS: August

Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA
CONTACT: Gemma Fotia
PHONE: 724-944-2965
E-MAIL: gemma.fatia@sru.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Coed: April; All-Girl: September

 

TEXAS

Texas A&M University–Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
CONTACT: Katie Salinas
PHONE: 361-593-3065
E-MAIL: katt3_15@yahoo.com 
SCHOLARSHIPS: $200–$800
TRYOUTS: Spring

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
CONTACT: Bruce Bills
PHONE: 806-742-5433
E-MAIL: bruce.bills@ttu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: waives out of state
TRYOUTS: April/May; see web for details

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
CONTACT: Jeff Dieta
PHONE: 512-232-2911
E-MAIL: txcheer@uts.cc.utexas.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $100–$250/semester; based on need, academic performance, cheerleading activity and conduct
TRYOUTS: April

The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX
CONTACT: David Vasquez
PHONE: 915-747-5046
E-MAIL: vasdavid@utep.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

The University of Texas–Arlington
Arlington, TX
CONTACT: Will Struther
PHONE: 817-272-1015
E-MAIL: spiritgroups@uta.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Out of state waived, $500-$1000 per semester
TRYOUTS: May

The University of Texas–Pan American
Edinburg, TX
E-MAIL: osd@utpa.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Based on academics; additional money may be awarded to head cheerleaders
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX
CONTACT: Khris Franklin
PHONE: 903-675-6359
E-MAIL: kfranklin@tvcc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: see web
TRYOUTS: April 15–16

Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX
CONTACT: Charles Chester
PHONE: 903-510-3183
E-MAIL: cche@tjc.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: 14–15 scholarships available; based on skill level and grade
TRYOUTS: Spring

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX
CONTACT: Kelli Hearn
PHONE: 800-727-UMHB
E-MAIL: khearn@umhb.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $1,000/year
TRYOUTS: April 23

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
CONTACT: Scott Taute
PHONE: 806-433-6996
E-MAIL: staute1109@aol.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: First year: $200; second: $300; third: $400; fourth:  $500
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

 

UTAH

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
CONTACT: Jodi Maxfield
PHONE: 801-422-3271
E-MAIL: jodi_maxfield@buy.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Based on seniority and leadership
TRYOUTS: Late April

College of Eastern Utah
Price, UT
CONTACT: April Iriart
PHONE: 435-613-5359
E-MAIL: april.iriart@ceu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Dixie State College
St. George, UT
CONTACT: Kristi Shaw
PHONE: 435-652-7525
E-MAIL: shaw@dixie.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April 22-23

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
CONTACT: Sadie Spencer
PHONE: 435-865-8385
E-MAIL: csspencer699@msn.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Based on seniority and achievement
TRYOUTS: Mid-April

The University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
CONTACT: Rob Gramse
PHONE: 801-243-9750
E-MAIL: rgramse@huntsman.utah.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
CONTACT: Summer Willis
PHONE: 801-626-7163
E-MAIL: swillis@weber.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Partial to full
scholarships
TRYOUTS: April

 

VIRGINIA

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
CONTACT: Ryan Smith
PHONE: 703-993-3292 
E-MAIL: jwilliac@gmu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: for veterans based on dedication
TRYOUTS: April

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
CONTACT: Jenny Sydnor
PHONE: 434-582-2100
E-MAIL: cheer@liberty.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: See web for details
TRYOUTS: April

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
CONTACT: Dawn Adams
PHONE: 757-683-3359
E-MAIL: dcadams@odu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $600 stipend to select members
TRYOUTS: April

 

WASHINGTON

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
CONTACT: Shermin Davidson
PHONE: 206-616-3599
E-MAIL: uwspirit@u.washington.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Book and basketball stipends
TRYOUTS: Contact for details

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
CONTACT: Ivy Wang
PHONE: 509-335-0244
E-MAIL: iwang@wsu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $200-$500/year; based on years of participation
TRYOUTS: April; see web for dates

 

WEST VIRGINIA

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
CONTACT: Kristi Kiefer
PHONE: 304-367-4265
E-MAIL: kristi.kiefer@fairmontstate.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: Videos

Marshall University
Huntington, WV
E-MAIL: herdcheerzone@aol.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
CONTACT: Christy Davis
E-MAIL: wvucheer@mail.wvu.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: Gold team: $150–$500/semester
TRYOUTS: Spring

 

WYOMING

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
CONTACT: Ty’Lene Jackson
PHONE: 307-760-3622
E-MAIL: tjackso1@uwyo.edu 
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details
TRYOUTS: April

Western Wyoming Community College
Rock Springs, WY
CONTACT: Laura Grossnickle
PHONE: 307-382-1687
E-MAIL: cheer@wwcc.wy.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS: $1,000/year/all get scholarships
TRYOUTS: See web for details

 

CANADA

The University of Western Ontario
London, ON
CONTACT: Trace Tracey
PHONE: 519-434-1037
E-MAIL: pca@powercheerleading.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Based on academic merit and financial need
TRYOUTS: March and September

York University
Toronto, ON
CONTACT: Corby Anderson
PHONE: 416-986-5335
E-MAIL: yucheercorby@yahoo.ca
SCHOLARSHIPS: based on academic excellence and financial need
TRYOUTS: Fall and spring

 

OTHER

Jennifer Erin Morris Memorial Scholarship
Downers Grove, IL
CONTACT: Dan Morris
PHONE: 630-964-5286
E-MAIL: daniel-c-morris@comcast.net
SCHOLARSHIPS: One $1,000 scholarship; open to any high school senior who is currently a varsity cheerleader at an accredited high school; see web for details
DEADLINE: April 1

Shirley Wedge National Cheer and Dance Scholarship Fund
Columbus, OH
CONTACT: COA Cheer & Dance
PHONE: 800-462-6201
E-MAIL: info@coacheer.com
SCHOLARSHIPS: Contact for details

United Performing Association, Inc. (UPA)
Champlin, MN
CONTACT: Lisa Saline
PHONE: 800-800-6UPA
E-MAIL: info@upainc.net
SCHOLARSHIPS: UPA National All American, UPA National Cheer Performer of the Year, UPA National Dance Performer of the Year awarded at the UPA AmeriCup, Minneapolis, MN, February 24

USASF Collegiate Scholarship
Daytona Beach, FL
CONTACT: Gena Evans
PHONE: 407-547-5119
E-MAIL: gevans@usasf.net
SCHOLARSHIPS: College scholarships for USASF senior athlete members
DEADLINE: February 1

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