Who we Are

Aspire Atlantic is a USA University Scholarship Agency. We bridge the gap between talent and opportunity for students aspiring to study in America. Students using our services are assisted by expert recruitment consultants throughout the entire university procurement process and are quickly linked up to institutions that best suit their academic, athletic and financial needs. ​

We know that life happens to the best-made plans. Should the final whistle get blown too early on a promising sports career, we make sure that our student-athletes are equipped with a world-class USA university degree and are ready to enter the workforce.

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Sports Scholarships

​​College sports in the USA is much bigger than university sports anywhere else in the world. American colleges invest billions into their teams and facilities, which allows them to feed talent directly onto the professional stage.​ The life of a top division 1 student-athlete is similar to that of a professional, but instead of getting paid, students receive scholarships while having to balance their academic performances with practices and matches. Currently, NCAA colleges invest over $3.2 billion into their sports programmes. 

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About ​College Sports 

College sport in the USA is the second highest level of competition one can play; the next step is professional. American universities act as the farming ground for professional sports teams, as they invest on an unprecedented scale, often outranking the professional setup in developing nations.

Student-Athletes live a life very similar to that of a professional. They train and compete six times a week, play in 100,000 seater stadiums and have their games broadcast live across the world. The major difference between pro and college sports is that students cannot be paid; however, they do receive compensation in the form of scholarships. 

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If a student has the desire to turn professional, USA college sport is a fantastic platform to launch your career while getting a world-class education. Most games are broadcast live on ESPN-U and streamed on university websites. With media coverage as comprehensive as this, college sports has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry.

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How we help

We are able to facilitate USA sports scholarships by identifying talented students and introducing them to the best universities in the world, while helping them navigate the complicated scholarship acquisition process. South African parents and students often struggle with the university applications, preparing for the SAT exam and applying for student Visas. As a result, we have developed a highly specialised programme to help make their international student aspirations a reality.

Students are forced to engage in a highly regulated and competitive recruitment process in which they are met with a barrage of standards and barriers before being accepted. Students using our services are helped to navigate this process quickly and are guided through the entire scholarship procurement process by our highly skilled employees. Our goal is to ensure that students not only receive an excellent education but a fantastic experience too.

Once we have identified a talented student, we find scholarships at universities suited to their abilities in a location that fits their personality. We do this by isolating colleges the student is academically and athletically eligible to attend, and that has the degree the student wishes to pursue. We market these students, register them with the appropriate athletic association, facilitate the SAT examination process and negotiate the best scholarships available.

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WhY Aspire Atlantic 

​Aspire Atlantic was originally founded as a platform to provide opportunities to students looking to gain a global perspective, through sports and education. We believe the only way to ensure the future of our society is if people from all backgrounds engage in activities that have a positive impact on each other. Aspire Atlantic is closing this divide by providing students from all backgrounds with exposure to an excellent international education.

We believe that every student who is inspired to achieve greatness, who has the drive, skill and passion to study in the USA deserves the opportunity to do so. These students inspire us, and it is our mission to help them turn their dreams and ambitions into their destiny. 

The video above profile's one of the most inspirational students to have passed through the Aspire Atlantic programme. Ronen Oosthuizen was the 2018 Deputy Head Boy at Bergsig Academy and committed his Track and Field future to Rice University on a Full Scholarship. To learn more about his fantastic journey, watch the video above and click here.

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​Services 

Aspire Atlantic provides students with USA university sports scholarships and college recruitment services. These services aim to help students find, apply and gain admission into their dream university. 

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ENCA Chats with Aspire Athletes

Angel Nkosi is a St Mary's DSG old girl, where she matriculated with a 3.6 GPA (80% plus academic average). During her prestigious high school hockey career, Angel went on to represent South Africa at the U/16 and U/18 levels. In 2018, Angel traveled to the Argentinian Summer Youth Olympic Games and helped South Africa to a very respectable 4th place finish.

Angel has recently completed her freshman year of studies at Ball State University, where she has earned a full hockey scholarship. Angel had a fantastic first year, helping Ball State to finish 5th in the Middle Atlantic Conference, where she was named to the All-National Academic Squad!

Congratulations Angel! We are so proud of you and wish you all the best for the rest of your college and hockey career!

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Testimonials

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I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest appreciation of what Aspire Atlantic has done to help Angel realize her dream. When Angel first expressed her desire to study and play hockey in America, we thought this was something impossible and beyond our means. However, Angel did not stop asking, and she did not stop dreaming. Joining Aspire Atlantic was one of the best decisions we made. Your professionalism and dedication in finding Angel a full scholarship was remarkable. As we speak, she is at Ball State University; she has met her new teammates, had an orientation with her academic advisor and is loving her new life. We do miss her, but she is extremely happy, and we know she is in the right place.

Mother of Angel Nkosi

Ball State University

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Thank you Aspire Atlantic, it has been a long and exciting journey since our first Skype with Tyler back in 2016. Three years have passed, and I just want to let you know how impressed I am with your company. I am so very grateful (and proud) to be part of your story and not only our son’s. Thank you for bearing with us as we took on this adventure to seek Ronen’s next chapter in life. He is so happy at his new university.

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Father of Ronen Oosthuizen

Rice University

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​I was a part of the Aspire Atlantic program for three years before moving to Augustana University in South Dakota, to join their swimming team. Aspire Atlantic helped me through the whole process. They helped with setting up skype interviews with coaches, booking and preparing for the SAT exam and helped weigh up all my university options. Tamryn and Gerhard were always willing to assist. I'm so honoured to have had this amazing opportunity to swim at the collegiate level while studying towards my goal of becoming a doctor. Since I was a little girl, I always wanted to swim and study in the United States, and I can't believe it's finally here. Thank you Aspire Atlantic for making my dreams a reality!

Chrislin Nieuwoudt

Augustana University

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I started my journey with Aspire Atlantic two years ago, and I have never had to worry about a thing. They gave me the opportunity to study in the USA; they were professional at all times - aiding me with all my paperwork, helping me with my essays, treating me professionally and always went the extra mile. Aspire Atlantic consists of great people who had my interests at heart and made me feel that I had a reliable and trustworthy companion on my journey to the USA. I would recommend Aspire Atlantic to any and all - you can't go wrong.

Gerald Lowe

Kutztown University

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Applying to Aspire Atlantic was the best decision I have ever made! They helped throughout the entire application process which made SATs, university choices, essays and applications a whole lot less stressful. If it weren’t for them I would not have the opportunity to attend my dream college in fall 2019. I have no regrets and I would recommend to everyone!

Katelyn Smit

Illinois Wesleyan University

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​Thank you Aspire Atlantic for creating this wonderful opportunity which is allowing me to run and study for an American University. I could not be more thankful to your team for putting me in contact with so many coaches, helping me to skype with them, for handling all the paperwork and for getting my Visa ready. Thank you so very much for making my dreams a reality!

Charne-Lee Olkers

Long Island University

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Thanks so much for making this all happen and making my dream come true! I owe you the world!

Caitlin van Goeverden

Villanova University

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I speak with confidence when I say you made the seemingly daunting process of applying an absolute breeze! Thank you so much again for all your help, knowledge, and patience.

Dylan Kynoch

Georgia Institute of Technology

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I wanted to do so much to express my gratitude to Aspire Atlantic. You guys have been phenomenal - thank you so very much for following up with coaches for Nicola, for chasing a dream and helping so very much to make that come true. We are raving about our Aspire Atlantic experience to anyone we come across - I know how worth it you are.

Mother of Nicola MacDonald

Barton College

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I moved to the States to pursue my academic aspirations of becoming a clinical psychologist. In South Africa, opportunities in the mental health field are very limited and once I started investigating the opportunities I would have in the States, I knew that moving would open up doors that were not possible in South Africa. Aspire Atlantic took a lot of time getting to know me on a personal level to be able to find universities that would not only suit my academic aspirations, but also my personality as well. This agency changed my life forever by making it possible for me to be where I am today. They were there every step of the way, to advise me and support me. Now in the States, I can say that there is something like the American dream. This is an experience that changed my life forever and definitely for the better.

Luca Elson (née Hartman)

Lake Erie College

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Thank you for everything, without you guys this wouldn’t have been possible so I thank you for that! Everything is going great, all the classes and practices are going so well - I'm really enjoying my time here!

Alvaro Legoinha

Davis and Elkins

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Thank you so much for all the help you’ve given me over the last year. I really do appreciate all the effort Aspire Atlantic put in to help me and I’m extremely grateful for all the times that you went the extra mile for me. You definitely have my recommendation to anyone wanting to pursue a degree in the US. We will definitely keep in contact and I’m very hopeful that my time at Quincy will be a success!

Michele Barletta

Quincy University

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​I would firstly love to start by giving a big thank you to the team for all the hard work you have put in to get me to where I am today, you guys have played a major role and I couldn’t be more grateful.  All I can say is, wow, what an adventure it has been. It has been a long, hard and most definitely challenging road but I’m really enjoying my time at NIACC. The education system is very different and it took me quite some time to figure out but I’ve meet remarkable people and made so many new friends - not only American but also internationals. The coaching staff, as well as my teammates are extremely dedicated and are some of the most energetic people I have been around, making this experience even more worthwhile.

Ndumiso Ngcezula

North Iowa Area Community College

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I just wanted to say a very big thanks to you and your team at Aspire Atlantic for helping me make this dream happen. I am settled in at La Salle and have started school and training. I am absolutely loving it here in the states  and can’t thank you all enough.

Ian Venter

La Salle University

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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
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Nelson Mandela​