Featured byThe University of Lancashire
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Up to £5,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
If you are an athlete they can offer opportunities for you to be supported with your aspiration of maintaining your playing career whilst also studying for a high-quality degree.
Their panel will consider applicants as part of the admissions cycle and will offer support to those they feel will make a valuable contribution to their sporting objectives. To be eligible, you must be studying on a full or part-time undergraduate or postgraduate course in the academic year 2025/26; part-time students will be awarded on a pro rata basis. They 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, they prioritise scholarships in line with their 6 focal sports – Basketball, Netball, Golf, Rugby League, Table Tennis and Women’s Football.
Benefits
- Up to £500 bronze
- Up to £2,000 silver
- Up to £5,000 gold
Eligibility
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You’re studying full-time or part-time on an undergraduate or postgraduate course
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Part-time students may receive a reduced (pro rata) award
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You compete in a sport that’s part of BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) or BUCS Para Sport
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
05 May 2027
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Fill out the application form and provide evidence of your sporting achievements (from the last 12 months).
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You don’t need to meet every criterion, but your application must show your current performance level.
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Applications without evidence won’t be considered.