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University of Exeter Sport Scholarships and Bursaries

University of Exeter, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The University of Exeter Sport Scholarships Scheme supports student athletes with tailored packages. Three tiers exist: the Sport Scholarship, the Sport Performance Bursary and the Bursary. Awards are for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants and current students.

Award Information

  • Hold a place or normal admission to a course at Exeter; entry criteria are not reduced.
  • Be part of an Olympic NGB Performance Pathway (age group U19 upwards) competing internationally, with a national ranking where applicable.
  • Be able to represent the university at British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) events.
  • Continue national or international competition while studying.
  • Sport Scholarship: cash for sporting expenses up to £3,000 depending on sporting level, plus support services (physiotherapy, workshops, lifestyle mentoring, coaching) with a cash equivalent upwards of £3,500.
  • Sport Performance Bursary: up to £3,000 for sporting expenses for athletes in recognised AU Clubs, claimed through a claim form, plus lifestyle mentoring.
  • Bursary: up to £750 travel expenses for athletes competing at the highest domestic level with training base and competition outside Exeter.
  • Awards are annual.

Applications open 31 October to 31 May for the corresponding September entry.

  1. Apply through the Sport Scholarships application between 31 October and 31 May.
  2. Contact [email protected] with questions.

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