Partially funded

Sports Scholarships and Bursaries Scheme

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The University of Derby supports student athletes from high county level up to senior international level through three award levels, combining fee subsidies with performance support services. Sports scholarships are open to international students.

Award Information

  • Athlete competing from high county level up to senior international level.
  • Studying an undergraduate, postgraduate or online degree.
  • Performance Team Sports Scholar: badminton, cycling, volleyball or men's basketball; high national/regional ranking, national league exposure or overseas equivalent.
  • Individual and Team Sport Scholar: any other BUCS sport; Level 1 senior international (GB world championship level in last 12 months), Level 2 senior national or junior international, Level 3 junior national.
  • Talented Athlete Award: selected onto a regional NGB programme or evidence of county first-team or high senior county ranking, or overseas equivalent.
  • Performance Team Sports Scholar: up to £3,000 fee subsidy plus support services.
  • Individual and Team Sport Scholar: up to £3,000 fee subsidy plus support services.
  • Talented Athlete Award: support services only.
  • Support services: strength and conditioning and physiotherapy, gym and performance suite membership, discounted University accommodation (not all scholars), lifestyle and sports science services, scholarship kit, athlete liaison officer, psychology sessions, educational workshops, BUCS individual sport entry fees.

September 2025 starters: applications opened 31 January 2025; undergraduate and postgraduate deadline 31 July 2025; clearing scholarship applications 1-31 August 2025.

  1. Complete the online application form linked from the sports scholarship page, including your sporting reference.
  2. A confirmation email is sent once received.
  3. Contact [email protected] with questions.

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