Strathclyde has partnered with Uddingston Hockey Club to revolutionise the University’s Hockey Scholarship Programme.
The collaboration enhances the existing scholarship programme through the introduction of sector-leading Platinum and Gold Level Scholarships, covering up to 40% of tuition fees for ambitious and talented hockey players.
In addition to covering a portion of tuition costs, hockey scholars will have access to individualised year-round Strength & Conditioning, Physiotherapy, Performance Lifestyle and Sport Psychology support through the University Performance Sport team.
Hockey scholarships are available across all undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered at the University.
Academic excellence
The primary aim of the partnership is to attract ambitious hockey talent to Strathclyde, where they can pursue academic excellence while competing in BUCS hockey for the University whilst also playing premier level hockey with Uddingston Hockey Club.
Uddingston Hockey Club is a premier performance hockey club in Scotland, known for its elite coaching, competitive league play, and state-of-the-art facilities, including a high-quality water-based pitch. The club competes at the top level in Scotland, regularly producing national quality players and attracting talent globally.
Allan McGill, President of Uddingston Hockey Club, said: “We are excited to see the Club enter this long-term partnership with the University of Strathclyde. This is a significant step forward in our shared vision for hockey and higher education in Scotland."
Dave Sykes, Head of Sports Development at Strathclyde, said: “Our partnership with Uddingston Hockey Club marks an exciting evolution in our hockey scholarship programme. Uddingston Hockey Club are a forward-thinking and ambitious Club, and this innovative collaboration enables us to provide unmatched academic and sporting opportunities to our student-athletes.
"With access to top-tier coaching, high-level competition, and tailored Sports Science and Medical support services, we are committed to creating an outstanding education and student experience that prepares our scholars for success both on and off the field.”
By bringing together academic and athletic aspirations, the partnership seeks to elevate both the University’s BUCS standing and Uddingston Hockey Club's league performance over the coming years.
Furthermore, the partnership leverages extensive business networks to broaden career and development pathways for student-athletes.
Work experience
Scholars will have direct access to work experience, internships, placements, and degree apprenticeships, connecting them to sectors such as Engineering, Architecture, Sciences, and Business, and open up potential full-time graduate employment opportunities.
Scholarship applicants should have at least Junior (U18) International experience, but with consideration also given to, for example: players competing for Clubs in the Euro Hockey League, or Euro Cup Trophy.