As a member of the NCAA Division I Patriot League, Bucknell University adheres to league-wide athletic policies that prohibit the awarding of athletic-based scholarships. Instead of athletic grants, all financial assistance provided to student-athletes at Bucknell is distributed strictly through academic merit awards, need-based financial aid, or standard institutional grants available to the general student population. This philosophy ensures that athletes are integrated fully into the academic fabric and financial aid structures of the broader student body.