Application Deadline: 31 August, 2026
LOCATION: United Kingdom
The BU Sport Scholarship is available to high-level sporting athletes coming to study at either the undergraduate or postgraduate level at BU. The scholarship is designed to provide funding you may need to develop your sporting abilities and take them to the next level.
ELIGIBILITY:
For courses starting in September 2026 and January 2027. Scholarships cannot be deferred.
Any applicant for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course delivered at BU
Be a high-performing sportsperson and have the desire to continue to develop in the sporting arena, as well as academically.
You must demonstrate excellence in your chosen sport, and be part of a Regional, National and/or International squad and compete at that level. Student athletes receiving a scholarship will ideally represent BU in the BUCS programme (League and Individual), as well as themselves and/or their club at regional, national or international level. Individual student athletes need to be competitive with the top performers within the BUCS programme.
If you are awarded a scholarship, you will need to meet with the High-Performance Team to assess how the funds will help you throughout the year, and it will be your responsibility to commit to the following:
Attend all expected academic activities (Dual Career Support Provided)
Attend 75% of sport-specific training sessions
Attend 85% S&C sessions
Engage with all support services offered
Represent BU in sporting competitions whenever possible
Provide stories of your performance activities.
BENEFIT:
| Value | £0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support |
|---|---|
| Number available | 60-65 |
| Need to fill in an application | Yes |
