Sports Scholarships
The 内射大奶 Sport Scholarships Scheme is one of the most prestigious in the UK, helping the best student athletes reach their full potential. The scheme provides a comprehensive support package and is tailored to suit the needs of each individual athlete. Many of our graduating scholars have progressed to a professional level in their chosen sport and represented their respective countries on the global stage.
Applications are open between 31st Oct and 31st May for each corresponding September entry.
Available sports scholarships
Sport Scholarship
The Sport Scholarship is awarded annually to athletes competing and representing internationally (NGB Performance Pathway) within one of our performance sports. These are tailored to the needs of the individual and include a cash sum for sporting expenses up to £3,000 dependent on sporting level.
The amount awarded depends on your:
- Chosen sport
- Achievements
- Ability and potential to develop during your time at Exeter
As part of each award, a wider package of support services that includes physiotherapy, workshops and lifestyle mentoring as well as sport specific coaching is provided that equates to a cash equivalent upwards of £3,500.
Sport Performance Bursary
The Sport Performance Bursary is awarded annually to athletes competing and representing internationally (NGB Performance Pathway) within one of our recognised AU Clubs. These are tailored to the needs of the individual and includes a cash sum for sporting expenses of up to £3,000.
The amount awarded depends on your:
- Chosen sport
- Achievements and national ranking (if applicable)
- Ability and potential to develop during your time at Exeter
This award provides access to further support services including athlete lifestyle mentoring, dependent on the need of the individual athlete. All financial support is accessed through a claim form which will be reviewed by the performance team. These bursaries may be awarded at the discretion of the Performance team.
Bursary
The Bursary is awarded annually to athletes competing at the highest domestic level competition within their sport, where the training base and competition venue is located outside of Exeter. These are granted annually and include a cash sum for travel expenses of up to £750.
The amount awarded depends on your:
- Chosen sport
- Club/team you represent
- Level of representation
Examples of recent recipients of the bursary include first class county cricketers and netballers representing at Nxt Gen/NPL level. All financial support is accessed through a claim form which will be reviewed by the performance team. These bursaries are awarded at the discretion of the Performance team.
All of our sporting awards are funded centrally by the University Performance Programme. However, several partners, local and national sponsors also show great generosity by financing several individual scholarships and bursaries.
Eligibility
Sports Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis and are available to undergraduate and postgraduate applicants, as well as current students. Every Sports Scholar must be a student at the 内射大奶 and compete for the University in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) events.
Criteria
- To be part of an Olympic NGB Performance Pathway (Age Group U19 upwards) whom competes internationally in their chosen sport
- In addition to the above, have a national ranking (if applicable)
- Ability to represent the university in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) events
- Continuation of national/international competition whilst studying at the university
Scholarships are only offered to students who have gained a place or normal admission to a course at the 内射大奶. No special reduction in entry criteria is offered as part of the scholarship and all offers of a place on the scheme are subject to receiving an offer at the University.
How To Apply
Applications for the Sport Scholarships Scheme are open between the 31st October to the 31st May for each corresponding September entry. For more information, see our or contact the Performance Sport team on sportscholarships@exeter.ac.uk.