Featured bySheffield Hallam University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
A bursary of up to £1,350
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The programme is open to students competing at a high level, such as senior or junior international level, within professional academies or recognised talent pathways. Successful applicants receive access to a multidisciplinary support team and, in some cases, a financial bursary.
Benefits
A bursary of up to £1,350.
Eligibility
You can apply if you:
- will be studying full-time or part-time at Sheffield Hallam University, and
- are competing at academy, national, or international level, and/or you can demonstrate strong future potential in your sport.
- are competing in an Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth, or BUCS-recognised sport (including BUCS Para Sport) - Athletes competing in other sports are considered case-by-case.
- can evidence progression within an NGB or professional performance pathway.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Sep 2026
You will need to submit an application form. You will not be able to save progress on your application. We suggest composing information outside of the form so that everything can be submitted in one session.
The form will ask you for:
Personal information - details about you as a student athlete.
Sporting information - about your sport and the level you compete at.
Supporting evidence - how you can verify your sporting achievements.
Personal statement and reference - a chance for you and your coach to tell us more.
Support request - how we can help you achieve in your sport.