Turning hockey talent into college degrees
🎓 Study & play field hockey in the U.S.A. 🌍 Discover a new culture through sport 💪 Grow as an athlete and a person ✨ I’ve done it myself — and now I’m here to help you get there.
Imagine yourself going here:
Who am I?
👋 I’m Bente — former Division I field hockey player and founder of ScholarShipped.
When I was 17, the Northwestern University team played a scrimmage at my club in the Netherlands. After the game, the coaches offered me a scholarship to play in Chicago.
Six years later, I left the U.S. with:
🎓 A bachelor’s degree in journalism
🌱 Personal growth I couldn’t have imagined
🤝 Friends and memories for life
💰 An education worth nearly a million AUD
From winning a national championship, to recovering from an ACL injury, to navigating homesickness, to playing a graduate season at UC Berkeley — I’ve lived every part of the student-athlete journey. I’ve been where you want to go.
💡 At ScholarShipped, my mission is to connect young athletes worldwide with the same U.S. college opportunities that changed my life.
👉 Let me guide you to the programs and coaches who want to see you succeed — on the field, in the classroom, and in life.
🏑 Hockey is your ticket.
✅ I’ll help you get there.
Why ScholarShipped?
🗺️ A Clear Path
No confusion. No overwhelm. I give you a clear, step-by-step plan — from first contact to college commitment. You’ll always know what comes next, and I’ll be right there with you.
✅ Trusted Talent
I keep my program small so I can focus on each player personally.
That means when I recommend an athlete to a coach, they know I truly believe in their potential.
🤝 Coaches Connections
From national champions to top academic programs — I know what coaches are looking for, and they know I bring talent.
That trust opens doors, and I help you walk through them.
Contact Me
Interested in playing college hockey in the U.S.?
Send me a message and we’ll schedule a free of charge call to get to know each other.
No pressure — just an honest chat to explore your options. Feel free to bring your parents too.
👉 Fill out the form below and I’ll get back to you soon.