Featured byThe University of Lancashire
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
£5,000 + £2,000 support package
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
If you are an athlete University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) can offer opportunities for you to be supported with your aspiration of maintaining your playing career whilst also studying for a high-quality degree.
Benefits
Up to £5,000 cash support.
Plus, a support package worth approx. £2,000:
Free sports facility membership
Free club membership
Gold kit package
Up to 20 free sessions of physiotherapy/sports therapy
Up to 10 individual Strength and Conditioning sessions plus group support
Up to 10 individual Lifestyle, Nutrition and Psychology support sessions plus group support
Individual mentor
Dual career flexibility (academic flexibility around performance needs)
Eligibility
- Currently representing men’s basketball on an international or national basis (For example, GB or England), at either senior or junior level. Representation would need to be for England or a nation of an equivalent standard, or above, in terms of world sport rankings.
- Proven elite playing experience as an undergraduate at an International College or University Level (NCAA/CCAA/USport or equivalent).
- Regular and current experience playing men’s BBL, National League D1, or equivalent overseas experience, making a significant impact to the team.
- Regular and current experience of EABL (men’s Elite Academy Basketball League), making a significant impact to the team.
- Regular and current experience of junior U18 Premier National League competition, making a significant impact to the team.
- A current TASS athlete or athlete on a ‘GB/World Class’ talent pathway.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Sports Management
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
British
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
The selection process is competitive; meeting the criteria is not a guarantee of being awarded a Scholarship. If there are places still available after this initial deadline the application process will remain open.