LOCATION: Scotland
The University of Stirling provides the ideal environment for talented athletes to develop and flourish in their chosen sport, providing expert support and a comprehensive collection of world-class facilities set on our scenic campus. The International Sports Scholarship Programme is one of the largest high-performance sports programmes in the UK and has supported more than 700 student athletes since its inception in 1981, sending athletes to Olympic, World and Commonwealth Games.
ELIGIBILITY:
They offer sports scholarships to talented student athletes helping them to fulfil their potential.
They support students competing in our core sports, listed below, and other sports if at an international level*:
Their core sports are:
football
golf
swimming
tennis
triathlon
curling
*Other sports must feature in BUCS, Commonwealth, Olympic or Paralympic programmes.
To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must hold – or be in the process of applying for – a place on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme at the University of Stirling. Students must also meet the sport-specific qualification criteria.
Download and complete an application form and return before the start of semester in September. Places are confirmed by post before the start of the semester each year.
BENEFIT:
Up to £5,000 per year for the start of September semester
