Flag Football Scholarship Opportunities Emerge for Texas Athletes Amid AIA Pilot Expansion
As the AIA's flag football pilot program expands to new districts, high school athletes in Texas are gaining access to verified scholarship pathways. The Hamilton Huskies, a 6A powerhouse from Chandler, are poised to capitalize on this development. Coaches Liz and Katie Sowers at the University of Nebraska have announced plans to offer scholarships for the sport's inaugural 2028 season. Additionally, Ottawa University, Kansas, offers up to 12 NAIA scholarships, while Keiser University, Florida, and Midland University, Nebraska, are actively recruiting flag football talent. UT Arlington, a developing NCAA D1 program, is also monitoring the situation. Texas athletes can take concrete steps to pursue these opportunities by researching each program's requirements and contacting coaches directly.