Featured byThe University of Manchester
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Various benefits
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
The University of Manchester Sport Scholarship is awarded to our high performing student-athletes. Our support proudly offers a bespoke and comprehensive package, designed with you at the centre, to help you develop and excel in all aspects of your life.
Benefits
Their package includes:
Up to £1,500 towards training or competition expense
Annual gym pass for Armitage Sports Centre or Sugden
Athletic Union club membership
1–2–1 sessions with our expert Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Physiotherapy from our full-time University / TASS Physiotherapist
Mentoring / Lifestyle support
Sports scholarship kit
Access to workshops, specifically aimed at high performing dual-career athletes
Promotion of your success
Opportunity to be an ambassador for your sport
Eligibility
To be eligible for the programme athletes will need to meet the minimum criteria;
- A University of Manchester full-time/part-time undergraduate/postgraduate student OR a prospective student who has received a conditional/unconditional offer and is commencing study in September 2026.
- Competing at a minimum of UK Junior National level on a recognised player pathway of a UK Sport recognised sport* (for overseas applications, the standard must be equivalent to that of the UK) or
- Be contracted to a club in a professional/semi-professional league, competing at national/international level (for overseas applications, the standard must be equivalent to that of the UK).
- Evidences a personal, sport and technical/physical profile that demonstrate performance levels of the minimum criteria.
- Evidences continuing striving for personal excellence, defined in this application under headline areas of:
- Displays a commitment to striving for personal excellence
- Manages and balances the demands of a dual-career athlete
- Takes ownership of their programme
- Embraces learning and personal development
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 Aug 2026
The deadline to apply for the 26-27 Sport Scholarship is 30th August 2026.