Partially funded

University of Manchester Sports Scholarships

University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Sports Scholarships support high-performing student-athletes, home or international, with a bespoke package worth over £9,000 including cash, coaching, medical and lifestyle support. Awards last one year and scholars must reapply and be reselected each year.

Award Information

  • Be a current full-time or part-time undergraduate or postgraduate student, or hold a conditional or unconditional offer.
  • Compete at least at UK Junior National level on a recognised pathway of a UK Sport recognised sport, or be contracted to a professional or semi-professional club at national or international level (overseas standards must be equivalent).
  • Show a personal, sport and technical/physical profile meeting the minimum level.
  • Show commitment to personal excellence, balancing a dual career, ownership of your programme and personal development.
  • £1,500 cash per year.
  • 1-2-1 strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, nutrition and sport psychology.
  • Mentoring and lifestyle support.
  • Annual gym pass (Armitage Sports Centre or Sugden Gym) and Team Manchester membership.
  • Workshops for dual-career athletes and promotion of your success.
  • Total package value over £9,000.

Applications open: 1 November 2026

  1. Complete the online application form when live.
  2. Provide evidence or links showing your current performance profile.

Official links

How selection works

Eligible applicants are recommended to the Performance Sport Panel, which makes the final decision.

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