Sports scholarships
Scholarship information
Type of Award: Scholarship
Year of Entry: 2026/27
Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold | International students please refer to eligibility section below for value
Study Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate taught
To be eligible, you must be studying on a full or part-time undergraduate or postgraduate course in the academic year 2026/27; part-time students will be awarded on a pro rata basis. We invite applications from talented individuals who are competing at a high level within their sport, as long as it is a British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) sport BUCS Sports or para sport BUCS Para Sport (i.e. a sport at which universities compete), however, we prioritise scholarships in line with our 6 focal sports – Basketball, Netball, Golf, Rugby League, Table Tennis and Women’s Football.
Awards
Gold level award
Up to £5,000 cash support.
Plus, a support package worth approx. £2,000
Silver level award
Up to £2,000 cash support.
Plus, a support package worth over £1,000
Bronze level award
Up to £500 cash support.
Plus, a support package worth approx. £750
How to apply
Please see the university website for application deadlines.
The sports scholarship programme is in high demand and it should be noted that places are limited, therefore it is recommended that applications are submitted as soon as you have received an offer from the University. The panel meet frequently to assess applications and provide timely decisions. It should be noted that with limited places available the selection process is based on the universities strategic priorities and as such is a competitive process; meeting the criteria is not a guarantee of being awarded a Scholarship.