Welcome to our scholarship program! This is your gateway to a world of opportunities, where your passion and dedication meet financial support. Our scholarships are designed to empower students and professionals in their pursuit of excellence in a wide range of fields.
Sports Bursary
University Rank:#170
Sports Bursary
Available
About
- Funding AmountGBP ( 750 )
- Funding Durationyearly
- Apply Date2024-2025
- GenderBoth
- Destination CountriesUnited Kingdom
- Scholarship TypesTuition Fees
Study LevelsBachelor, Diploma Certificate, Diploma, Certificate, Advanced Diploma, Foundation, Career Based/Vocational, PhD (Philosophy Doctorate), Master by Research, Master by Course Work, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Professional Doctorate
DegreesAll
Requirements
Additional Requirements
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.
The amount awarded depends on your:
- Chosen sport
- Club/team you represent
- Level of representation
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.
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 University of Exeter 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 University of Exeter. 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.
Selection Process
Sports excellence
How to Apply
Applications for the Sport Scholarships Scheme are open between the 31st October to the 31st May for each corresponding September entry.
The Performance Team assesses all applications and invites shortlisted candidates to formally apply to the second stage of the scheme's application process at the end of June. This application requires a more detailed submission and references.
In most circumstances, shortlisted applicants will be invited to pre-season training in late August onwards (if applicable). A final decision on the award will then be made and will be allocated between September to the beginning of November depending on yearly selections within your sport.