Humanities and Social Sciences International Postgraduate Taught Performance Sport Scholarship

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Key facts

  • Number of scholarships: up to four
  • Value: £3,000 (+ up to £3,750* in-kind support)
  • Opens: 1 November 2021
  • Deadline: 18 June 2023
  • Helps with: Equipment and study costs, Living costs, Travel costs, Tuition fees

Summary

The HaSS International Taught Postgraduate Performance Sport Scholarship aims to enable talented student-athletes who are regularly competing at International level to follow a dual career. Consequently, the programme provides academic flexibility (where feasible), World-Class sports science and medical support, and financial assistance towards training and competition costs.

The Performance Sport Scholarship Programme is offered on a one-year renewable basis based on the Performance Sport Panel’s review of applications each year.

Performance Sport Scholars are provided with a comprehensive support package equating to a cash equivalent of up to £6,750.

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Eligibility

All applicants must be competing in a Sport Scotland-recognised sport, and priority will be given to students competing in a BUCS-sport who can demonstrate the potential to contribute toward the University's objective of being ranked in the top 20 in the UK. In addition, all applicants should be competing at least at Junior, if not senior, International level.

Furthermore, we actively encourage students competing at an elite level within disability sport and our new £31m Sports Facility is fully-accessible.

Subject eligibility

Education, English, History, International relations, Journalism, Languages, Law, Psychology, Social policy, Social work, Speech & language therapy, Teaching

Levels eligibility

Postgraduate Taught

Study modes eligibility

Full Time

Fee Status

International

Student type

Applicant

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Further information

In addition to the discounted tuition fees, Performance Sports Scholars are provided with a comprehensive support package which provides them with

  • Strathclyde Sport Membership
  • Sports Union Membership
  • Individualised year-round Strength and Conditioning Services (up to two sessions per week)
  • Physiotherapy consultations (on referral)
  • Athlete Lifestyle Support (incl. Academic Flexibility where feasible)
  • Sport Psychology consultations
  • Scholar-branded training kit
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How to apply

Please apply through the online form, located here: https://www.strath.ac.uk/strathclydesport/performancesport/sportsscholarships/performancesportsscholarshipprogramme/ 

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Please note, that once started, you will not be able to pause and revisit your application. Therefore, prior to starting your application, it is advisable to watch the following short five-minute application help video, which walks you through all the questions you will be required to answer. Please then use this guide to have all details to hand, prior to commencing your application.

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Contact us

If you require any further information / guidance, please contact: Dave Sykes, Performance Sport Manager via email (dave.sykes@strath.ac.uk).