Maryland
Softball Scholarships in Maryland
30 college softball programs in Maryland across 4 divisions — here's what each level can offer and where to find the schools.
Maryland Programs by Division
| Division | Programs in Maryland | Scholarship limit | Browse |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCAA Division I | 7 | Up to 25 (2025 roster rules; traditionally 12) | Browse schools |
| NCAA Division II | 2 | 7.2 (equivalency) | Browse schools |
| NCAA Division III | 6 | 0 (no athletic scholarships) | Browse schools |
| JUCO (NJCAA & community colleges) | 15 | Varies by NJCAA division | Browse schools |
NCAA limits are traditional equivalency limits — most awards are partial. D1 schools that opted into the 2025 House v. NCAA settlement may fund up to the softball roster limit of 25; funding varies by school.
Softball is an equivalency sport — most scholarships are partial
Unlike headcount sports (such as FBS football or D1 basketball) where every scholarship is a full ride, college softball is an equivalency sport. A coach gets a pool of scholarship money — measured in "equivalencies" — and can split it into partial awards across the roster. One player might get 60% of tuition, another 30%, another books only. That's why a program with a traditional 12-equivalency budget can have 20+ players receiving athletic aid, and why very few softball players are on true full rides. The good news: partial athletic money stacks with academic scholarships, so your grades directly raise your total package.
Maryland Scholarship FAQ
How many college softball programs are in Maryland?
Maryland has 30 college softball programs in our database: 7 NCAA Division I, 2 NCAA Division II, 6 NCAA Division III, 15 JUCO (NJCAA & community colleges).
Which Maryland softball programs offer athletic scholarships?
In Maryland, athletic scholarships are available at NCAA D1 and D2 programs (equivalency scholarships), NAIA programs, and many junior colleges depending on their NJCAA division. NCAA D3 schools do not offer athletic scholarships, but often provide strong academic and need-based aid.
Are softball scholarships in Maryland full rides?
Rarely. Softball is an equivalency sport at every NCAA level, so coaches divide a fixed scholarship pool into partial awards across the roster. Most Maryland softball players on athletic aid receive a partial scholarship, often combined with academic money.
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