Partially funded

University of Greater Manchester Basketball Scholarship Programme

University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Basketball Scholarship Programme gives annual tuition fee discounts to students recognised for exemplary athletic performance and commitment to the University's basketball programme. It is open to home and international fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Recipients also receive athlete support benefits, which the University can change.

Award Information

  • Meet the entry criteria for the chosen course, including English language requirements.
  • Active member of a recognised basketball programme (NBL, BUCS, registered with England Basketball, or an international equivalent).
  • Completed compulsory education in your country.
  • International students must meet UKVI Student Route sponsorship criteria.
  • Enrol full-time.
  • Gold tier applicants should have professional or national-team level experience.
  • Bronze: £1,000 per year (£3,000 over a 3-year degree)
  • Silver: £2,500 per year (£7,500 over 3 years)
  • Gold: £5,500 per year (£16,500 over 3 years)
  • One-year top-up or 12/18-month Masters: one year's amount
  • Benefits include gym membership, strength and conditioning, performance analysis, and BUCS and National League fees
  • Cannot be combined with any other University scholarship

Awards are made annually at the start of the academic year. Renewable for the length of studies with active participation (100% participation, absences pre-authorised) and course progression.

  1. Apply for your chosen course through the University.
  2. Complete the basketball scholarship application form linked on the scholarship page.
  3. Take part in the assessment (questionnaire, interview, references, video evidence).

Official links

Documents you will need

  • Academic certificates and transcripts
  • Certificate from your headteacher or academic tutor and one from your basketball head coach confirming team membership
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Other documents required for admission

How selection works

Assessed against seven criteria: athletic ability and skill level; basketball intelligence; work ethic and commitment; academic performance and potential; character, sportsmanship and leadership; potential for growth and cultural alignment; coachability.

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