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Sports Scholarships (Gold, Silver, Bronze) for Applicants

Edge Hill University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Sports Scholarships reward talent in sport, coaching or officiating and are unrelated to financial situation, degree subject or academic achievement. There are three levels: Gold, Silver and Bronze, set by a selection panel.

Holders are expected to help raise the standard of student sports teams and to train and compete for the University in BUCS events wherever possible. A cap applies to total money awarded.

Award Information

  • Applied for, and firmly accepted an offer on, a full-time undergraduate degree (BA/BEng/BSc/LLB/MBChB), integrated Masters (MComp/MEng/MNSW/MSci), foundation degree (FdA/FdSc) or full-time PGCE at Edge Hill.
  • MBChB Medicine applicants are eligible but benefits may vary.
  • Direct entrants to Year 2 or later and permanent University employees are not eligible.
  • Gold examples: international or national representation within 12 months, top 10 national ranking, highest national tier first-team player, NGB talent pathway at highest level, or national/international coaching or officiating.
  • Silver examples: regional representation within 12 months, top 25 national ranking, regional-level coaching, officiating or administration.
  • Bronze examples: county representation within 12 months, professional club academy or age group player, significant contribution to participation or community sport.
  • Cannot hold a Sports Scholarship and an Excellence Scholarship for the same achievement.
  • Gold: up to £1,000 per academic year towards training and competition expenses.
  • Silver: up to £500 per academic year.
  • Bronze: up to £250 per academic year.
  • All levels: bespoke Sports Performance Programme, free annual Edge Hill Sport and Team Edge Hill membership, free gym and sports facilities access.
  • Renewal each year requires satisfactory sporting and academic progress, evidenced by an annual review.
  • Clearing applicants: applications close 11:59 pm on 31 August 2026.
  1. Hold a firm offer from Edge Hill.
  2. Register on the Student Life Portal as an 'Applicant' and complete the Sports Scholarship application form.
  3. A selection panel judges applications and assigns the level.

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How selection works

  • Applicants show they meet one or more criteria for a level; the criteria are a guideline only.
  • Recognised National Governing Body ideally IOC, IPC or Sport England recognised, and the sport recognised by BUCS.
  • Deferring your offer ends eligibility; you may re-apply the following cycle.

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