Scholarship application information
The University of Strathclyde's five core Performance Sports are Badminton, Canoe, Field Hockey, Netball and Rugby Union.
While scholarship support is primarily focused on athletes competing in these sports, we also welcome applications from exceptional athletes competing in Olympic, Commonwealth and Paralympic sports.
Applicants should typically demonstrate a high level of sporting achievement, including one or more of the following:
- A high national or international ranking.
- Junior or senior international representation.
- Selection for a national or international squad.
Please refer to our sport-specific scholarship criteria for further details.
Additional Athlete Requirements
All scholarship athletes are expected to:
- Represent the University in British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions, where available and selected.
- Demonstrate our Performance Behaviours: Respectful, Committed, Accountable, Positive and Inspirational.
Performance Sport Scholarships are open to Scottish, Rest of UK (RUK) and international student-athletes studying at the University of Strathclyde through any of the following routes:
- Undergraduate study – full-time or part-time
- Postgraduate study – full-time or part-time
- Distance learning – full-time or part-time
- Modern or Graduate Apprenticeships
- Study Abroad programmes
- Engineering Academy
- International Foundation Academy
Apply directly via our online form – Apply today
Application Process
- Complete the application form
- Application forms are reviewed at 4 time points during the year:
- 10th January – Prospective students only
- 9th May - Prospective students who have applied to the university
- 20st June – Current and prospective students holding university offers
- 1st September – Postgraduate students only
- Awards will be announced within 2 weeks of the application window or by August for current students.
- Successful athletes complete onboarding and provide further information for the Performance Sport Programme