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Brunel Sports Scholarship Programme

Brunel University of London, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Brunel's Sports Scholarship Programme helps talented student-athletes combine sport and study, with financial support, performance services and on-campus training facilities. It is open to Home, EU and international students.

There are two levels: Elite scholarships for athletes at the highest level, and Performance scholarships for national-level athletes or those able to make an impact in BUCS. Priority sports are Athletics, American Football, Football, Futsal, Netball and Volleyball. Rugby Union is covered by the separate Ealing Trailfinders programme.

The full package is worth up to about £7,500 for Home students and £11,300 for international students.

Award Information

  • Meet the academic entry requirements and hold a conditional or unconditional offer from Brunel.
  • Elite: at least one of: elite or professional competition; National Governing Body funding; senior international representation; top-five UK age-group ranking or equivalent; potential to medal at a leading BUCS competition.
  • Performance: at least one of: national-level competition; top-15 UK age-group ranking or equivalent; potential to reach a BUCS final.
  • Team-sport athletes in the Performance Sport Programme may be considered through coach nomination.
  • Non-BUCS athletes may be considered if performing at an exceptionally high level.
  • Rugby Union applications are not accepted.
  • Cash award of up to £3,000 depending on level.
  • 25% tuition fee reduction.
  • £1,000 reduction on on-campus accommodation fees.
  • Elite team-sport athletes: participation payments up to £1,000; Elite individual athletes: up to £400 plus medal payments.
  • BUCS medal payments (Elite and Performance): Gold £1,000, Silver £500, Bronze £250; maximum total cash £3,000 per year.
  • Free Indoor Athletics Centre and gym access, weekly sports massage, scholar kit, strength and conditioning, nutrition, psychology, physiology, biomechanics and lifestyle support, and free Union Sports Membership.
  • 2026/27 applications closed 31 August 2026; later applications, including Clearing, at the Panel's discretion.
  1. Obtain an offer to study at Brunel.
  2. Complete and submit the online Sports Scholarship application form.

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How selection works

Meeting the criteria allows consideration but does not guarantee an award. All awards are decided by the Brunel Sports Scholarship Panel.

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