BU Sport Scholarship

• £0 to £5,000 (postgraduate listing: £500 to £5,000) and/or sport science support.
• Funds can cover coaching, equipment, competition entry fees, travel expenses and other support services.
• Awarded for the first year unless stated otherwise.
• Number available: 60-65.

• September starts: apply by 31 August (31 August 2026 for September 2026 entry; 31 August 2027 for September 2027 entry).
• January starts: apply by 30 November (30 November 2026 for January 2027 entry).
• Covers courses starting January 2027, September 2027 and January 2028. The scholarship cannot be deferred.

1. Apply for a full-time course at BU.
2. Complete the online sport scholarship application.
3. Arrange a reference from a High-Performance Coach or National Governing Body coach (two references if your sport is outside the BUCS performance programme).
4. Attend BU's trial process and be assessed by its coaches.
5. If successful, meet the High-Performance Team to agree how the funds will support you during the year.

• Online application form.
• Reference from a High-Performance Coach or National Governing Body coach.
• Two references, plus evidence of how you will maintain training, if your sport is outside BU's performance BUCS programme.

Applicants attend a trial process and are assessed by BU coaches. Scholars must commit to:

• Attending all expected academic activities (dual career support provided).
• Attending 75% of sport-specific training sessions and 85% of S&C sessions.
• Engaging with all support services offered.
• Representing BU in sporting competitions where possible.
• Providing stories of their performance activities.