Partially funded

Swansea University Sport Scholarship

Swansea University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Sport Scholarship supports student athletes who compete at an advanced level in their sport and want to combine it with study at Swansea University. Swansea was the first Welsh university accredited by TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme).

Scholars receive one-to-one support from athlete support officers, a multidisciplinary performance team (coaches, strength and conditioning, nutrition, physiotherapy, sports psychology, performance lifestyle advice), academic flexibility arranged with Faculty teams, and skills workshops.

Award Information

  • Compete at an advanced level in a chosen sport; priority is given, but not limited, to BUCS sports.
  • Applicants provide evidence of current achievements and competitive level, future sporting goals, two named references, and a UCAS number (new applicants) or student number (current students).
  • Scholarships are awarded annually; previous holders must reapply.
  • Free access to University sporting facilities, gyms and pool.
  • Free parking on campus.
  • Personalised multidisciplinary support and workshops.
  • Access to a confidential helpline and live chat, 24/7 mental health support.
  • Financial awards of up to £2,000 per academic year for some scholarships (maximum; may vary).
  • Benefits cannot be taken as money instead of services, and cannot be carried over on deferral.
  • 2026-27 programme: open on a rolling basis until the allocation of 60 scholarships is reached.
  • Review points: 31 August 2026, 26 October 2026, 25 January 2027, 22 March 2027.
  • 2027-28 applications open on 1 April 2027.
  • Clearing entrants: applications re-open for one week in August.
  1. Complete the online Sport Scholarship application form.
  2. Provide evidence of your sporting level and potential, your goals and two named references.
  3. Include your UCAS number or student number.
  4. Receive an outcome after the next review date following submission.

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Documents you will need

  • Evidence of sporting achievement (letters or video clips accepted)
  • Two named references
  • UCAS or student number

How selection works

An independent selection panel of Sport Swansea performance sport staff, student sport staff and scholarship supervisors decides awards.

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