BU Sport Scholarship

Other eligibility requirements

For courses starting in September 2026 and January 2027. Scholarships cannot be deferred.

Eligibility

• Any applicant for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course delivered at BU
• Be a high performing sportsperson and have the desire to continue to develop in the sporting arena, as well as academically.

The BU Sport Scholarship is available to high-level sporting athletes coming to study at either undergraduate or postgraduate level at BU. The scholarship is designed to provide funding you may need to develop your sporting abilities and take them to the next level.

You can apply for up to £5,000 of finances to put towards your sporting development and could be any of the following: coaching, equipment, competition entry fees, travel expenses and/or other support services.

You must demonstrate excellence in your chosen sport, and be part of a Regional, National and/or International squad and compete at that level. Student athletes receiving a scholarship will ideally represent BU in the BUCS programme (League and Individual), as well as themselves and/or their club at regional, national or international level. Individual student athletes need to be competitive with the top performers within the BUCS programme.

If you are awarded a scholarship, you will need to meet with the High-Performance Team to assess how the funds will help you throughout the year and it will be your responsibility to commit to the following:

• Attend all expected academic activities (Dual Career Support Provided)
• Attend 75% of sport specific training sessions
• Attend 85% S&C sessions 
• Engage with all support services offered 
• Represent BU in sporting competitions where possible 
• Provide stories of your performance activities.

Number of scholarships available: 60-65