Sports Scholarships

In 2023/24 the university will award at least 20 new Sports Scholarships to athletes, coaches and officials. The number of awards and amount given to each student is dependent on how many applications are received and the level of performance of the applicants and engagement with the programme. To be considered, athletes/officials/coaches must perform in a sport that:

Is an Olympic/Paralympic/Commonwealth programme
Is part of the BUCS competition programme
Is available to practice within our Students' Union Clubs
Has a National Governing Body and is a Sports England recognized sport.

Students applying for the bursaries should meet the relevant criteria for each award.

Students offered a Sports Scholarship will:

Be enrolled at the University of Gloucestershire on an eligible course
Have an outstanding ability in a particular sport
Complete all review tasks set by the Sports Scholarship Team
Demonstrate that they have met targets set for their academic work, sporting performance and any contribution agreed at the beginning of the year or added to their regular review meetings held throughout the academic year.
Sign a Scholarship Agreement accepting terms and conditions. This includes agreeing to compete and represent the University in the BUCS competitions and championships, subject to negotiation.
Act as an ambassador at events such as University Open and Applicant Days. It is anticipate scholars will attend at least 2 open or applicant days.
Commit fully to the ethos and culture of the Sports Scholarship programme