Fee status
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, European Union, International, Scotland
Level
Undergraduate, Postgraduate (taught)
Deadline
Start of September semester
Your country/region
All nationalities
Our International Sports Scholarship Programme is one of the largest high performance sports programmes in the UK.
Background information
The University of Stirling provides the ideal environment for talented athletes to develop and flourish in their chosen sport, providing expert support and a comprehensive collection of world-class facilities set on our scenic campus.
Our International Sports Scholarship Programme is one of the largest high performance sports programmes in the UK and has supported more than 700 student athletes since its inception in 1981, sending athletes to Olympic, World and Commonwealth Games.
How do I apply?
To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must hold - or be in the process of applying for - a place on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme at the University of Stirling. Students must also meet the sport-specific qualification criteria.
Download and complete an application form and return before the start of semester in September. Places are confirmed by post before the start of the semester each year.
We offer sports scholarships to talented student athletes helping them to fulfil their potential.
We support students competing in our core sports, listed below, and other sports if at an international level*:
Our core sports are:
Students receive: funding support, academic flexibility, national standard coaching, essential equipment and opportunity to stay on campus.
*Other sports must feature in BUCS, Commonwealth, Olympic or Paralympic programmes.
The essence of the University of Stirling is its great people: our graduates, staff and students are helping to shape the world. Founded by Royal Charter in 1967, the University of Stirling was the first genuinely new university in Scotland for over 400 years. We retain our pioneering spirit and a passion for innovation and excellence in all we do.
We aim to be at the forefront of research and learning that helps to improve lives. Working with academic, commercial, public, private and voluntary sector partners, Stirling is one of the UK’s leading research universities in the fields of health and wellbeing, the environment and people, culture and society, enterprise and the economy, and sport.
Students are at the heart of what we do and we provide one of the best all round student experiences in the UK. In learning and teaching, we work with our student community to deliver high quality programmes that produce intellectually able graduates who are highly sought after by employers. We are ambitious for our students, and our flexible learning opportunities enable them to explore and discover new subjects and interests.
There is a vibrant and growing postgraduate community and we welcome students, researchers and staff from around the world. This gives our research and teaching a global outlook, while remaining relevant to our Scottish culture and economy. The University of Stirling is an international university with a global reputation for high-quality teaching and research. We are an agent for change, connecting people, innovating and transforming the lives of our students, staff and the global communities we serve.
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