Sport Scholarships Programme

Sport Scholarship - Level 1

Sport Scholarship - Level 1 is aimed at student athletes who are competing at the top of their sport. Athletes will be required to apply for this support on an annual basis and demonstrate their level of performance to be accepted as a Level 1 Sport Scholar (NGB reference required).

Level 1 Sport Scholars will receive a 25% Tuition Fee Reduction.

Criteria varies per sport but should include at least one of the following:

Compete at a senior international level for their country
Olympics
Commonwealth Games
World Championships
Professional athlete (have a professional contract with a sport organisation)

Sport Scholarship - Level 2

Sport Scholarships - Level 2 is structured as recognition of athletes who are studying at Heriot-Watt University in the earlier stages of their sport career with the potential to progress to senior international level in the future. Athletes will be required to apply for this support on an annual basis and demonstrate their level of performance to be accepted as a Level 2 Sport Scholar (NGB reference required), with the expectation of progressing to Level 1 within an appropriate timeframe during their university career.

Criteria varies per sport but should include at least at least one of the following:

Institute supported athlete
Competing at youth international level
Athlete on a Performance Pathway Programme