Reed, Judy L.2023-04-212023-04-211992https://hdl.handle.net/2097/43229Scholarships based on athletic ability are the principal method used by universities to attract student-athletes to their schools. The idea that athletic scholarships are contracts between student-athletes and universities has been argued in the court system on a limited basis. Selected court cases pertaining to athletic scholarships for athletic performance were reviewed, and the contractual obligation that exists for universities to educate student-athletes was considered.This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/scholarshipsemployer/employee relationshiplegal issuesAthletic Scholarships as Contracts: Legal Ramifications for the University and Obligations of the Student-AthleteText