Consequently , a contract between the student and college is formed .
Courts and commentators overwhelmingly acknowledge that the award of an athletic scholarship is an inducement for a student - athlete 's commitment to an institution to compete in intercollegiate athletics .
A contract between the student and college is formed .
Courts and commentators overwhelmingly acknowledge that the award of an athletic scholarship is an inducement for a student - athlete 's commitment to an institution to compete in intercollegiate athletics .