Division III requires at least how many varsity sports and what is the scholarship policy?

• A. At least 10 varsity sports; no athletic scholarships are allowed
• B. At least 12 varsity sports; full athletic scholarships permitted
• C. At least 8 varsity sports; partial athletic scholarships permitted
• D. At least 14 varsity sports; scholarships awarded by sport

Answer: (A)

Division III emphasizes broad athletic participation and the student-athlete experience, not athletic competitiveness for revenue. The official rule is that schools must sponsor a minimum number of varsity teams across all sports, and they must not offer athletic scholarships. The combination that matches this is having at least ten varsity sports in total and no athletic scholarships being allowed. Schools may offer need-based or academic-based aid, but not athletic scholarships tied to performance. The other options conflict with Division III standards because they imply athletic scholarships (which Division III does not permit) or propose a different minimum number of varsity sports that does not meet the policy.