Division II must sponsor at least how many varsity sports?

• A. At least 10 varsity sports; offers partial athletic scholarships
• B. At least 12 varsity sports; full athletic scholarships only
• C. At least 8 varsity sports; no athletic scholarships
• D. At least 14 varsity sports; available to all programs

Answer: (A)

Division II sets a practical baseline that guarantees broad athletic opportunities while still emphasizing academics. The requirement is to sponsor at least ten varsity sports to ensure a wide range of programs and participation. At the same time, Division II allows partial athletic scholarships rather than full-ride scholarships across all sports, fitting its model of combining athletic aid with other forms of support. So the statement that matches both parts—ten varsity sports and partial scholarships—is the correct one. The other options conflict with either the minimum sport count or the scholarship structure that Division II uses.