Fifty years ago, women in collegiate sports gained important protection from discrimination. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, commonly known as Title IX, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. While it opened doors for many, there’s more opportunity ahead for women competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

In honor of the federal law’s 50th anniversary, Bumble begins its support of a wealth of overlooked women athletes around the country. We're embarking on a yearlong sponsorship of 50 remarkable women, with equal pay amounts across all 50 NIL (name, image, and likeness) contracts. The inaugural class of athletes are a small representation of the talented women around the country who diligently — and often without recognition — put in the work on a daily basis.