Partially funded

Sport Scholarship Programme

Birmingham Newman University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Sport Scholarship Programme supports student-athletes who compete at national or international level while studying at Birmingham Newman University. It combines sports science and lifestyle support with performance support funding of up to £1,000.

The programme does not include any tuition fee discount. Numbers of awards are limited and depend on budget availability.

Award Information

  • Compete at a high-performance level nationally or internationally.
  • Hold an offer of a place at, or be enrolled on an undergraduate or postgraduate course at, Birmingham Newman University (new or returning students).
  • Be classed as a Home student for fee purposes.
  • Meet the grade requirement for your course.
  • Study full-time on a campus-based programme.
  • Show commitment to both academic and athletic development.
  • Performance Support Funding of up to £1,000 for travel, competition fees or specialised equipment, set according to the level of scholarship awarded.
  • Free gym membership for the duration of study.
  • Strength and conditioning, sports nutrition and sport psychology support.
  • Sports therapy including rehabilitation services.
  • Lifestyle support and sport kit.
  • No tuition fee discount.
  1. Write a one-page cover letter explaining why you should be considered.
  2. Email it to Richard Handyside, Head of Sport ([email protected]).
  3. If shortlisted, attend an interview; you may be asked to demonstrate your athletic ability.

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How selection works

  • Assessment of athletic achievements, academic performance and personal character.
  • Interview for shortlisted applicants, possibly with a practical demonstration.
  • Continued funding depends on satisfactory academic and sporting progress; recipients help promote their sport, subject and the University.

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