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Performance Sport Scholarships at the University of Birmingham

Our Performance Sport Scholarships are designed to support talented student-athletes who may not meet the criteria for the Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway (EDCAP) but have the potential to make a significant impact in BUCS 1st teams or at BUCS Individual Championships.

What are Performance Sport Scholarships?

  • Available across our seven Performance Sports: Athletics, Hockey, Squash, Netball, Rugby, Swimming, and Badminton.
  • These scholarships are managed by the respective Head Coach of each sport.
  • Scholarships provide tailored support to help student-athletes excel both academically and athletically.

How to Learn More and Apply

Each sport has its own scholarship application process and unique support offerings. Contact the Head Coach listed below for more details or to apply.

Athletics

Head Coach: Dean Miller
Lead Power Coach: Jade Surman
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Badminton

Head Coach: Lorraine Cole
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Hockey

Head Coach: Mark Moss
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Men's Rugby Union

Head Coach: Tom Drewett
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RUGBY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

(DD/MM/YYY)

Please include your full postcode

(If applicable - 10 digit number in format 123-456-7890)

(e.g. Unconditional / ABB)

(e.g. Sport & Exercise Science, BC17)

Please select all that apply.

(Please note whether UK or Home Country and which age-group)

Please list your major achievements in your sport over the past two years, starting with the most recent. Please detail the year in which the achievement took place, your age at the time, the event, the standard of representation (e.g. club, county, international) and result.

To help us gain further insight to you as an athlete, please list your realistic performance goals for the next 12 months (up to 3):

Please specify level and dates.

Please specify level and dates.

Please specify amount and period of provision.

Please explain how receiving a scholarship will allow you to achieve your goals and which support services or part of the services do you think will be of most benefit to you.

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Netball

Head Coach: Jack Huxley
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Squash

Head Coach: Jon Tate
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Swimming

Head Coach: Gary Humpage
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SWIMMING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

(DD/MM/YYY)

Please include your full postcode

(If applicable - 10 digit number in format 123-456-7890)

(e.g. Unconditional / ABB)

(e.g. Sport & Exercise Science, BC17)

Please select all that apply.

(Please note whether UK or Home Country and which age-group)

Please list your major achievements in your sport over the past two years, starting with the most recent. Please detail the year in which the achievement took place, your age at the time, the event, the standard of representation (e.g. club, county, international) and result.

To help us gain further insight to you as an athlete, please list your realistic performance goals for the next 12 months (up to 3):

Please specify level and dates.

Please specify level and dates.

Please specify amount and period of provision.

Please provide evidence of your performance level in relation to the competition standard within BUCS and your potential or likelihood to win an individual medal at a BUCS Championships. This should include evidence of your PB(s) and/or national ranking alongside the previous 1-2 years of BUCS Championships’ results within your sport/discipline: https://www.bucs.org.uk/compete/sports.html

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BUCS Performance Scholarships

The BUCS Performance Scholarships support talented incoming, first-year undergraduate and postgraduate student-athletes who compete within a BUCS-scoring sport.

Breakdown of the award

  • Financial support: £500 award
  • 12-month Sport & Fitness Peak membership: Includes full access anytime to the 200-station gym, 50m pool, steam room, sauna, gym group classes and squash facilities
  • Reduced conditional offer: Lowered by one A Level grade (or equivalent) if you are awarded this scholarship before the end of April 2026
  • Listed on the ‘High Performance Student-Athlete’ database, which is shared with all UoB academic Schools and Colleges at the beginning of term, to support with the consideration for academic flexibility
  • Kukri scholar top Athlete Resource Pack
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Who can apply?

Eligibility Criteria

 

This scholarship is exclusively for incoming, first-year undergraduate and postgraduate applicants.

 

Applicants must be competing in a BUCS-scoring sport/discipline, excluding the following seven sports: Athletics, Hockey, Squash, Netball, Men’s Rugby Union, Swimming and Badminton. Please see above for scholarship information within these sports.

 

Applicants must demonstrate the potential to:

    • Win BUCS medals or points in BUCS Individual Championships
    • Significantly contribute towards the success of University 1st team squads

Ideally, candidates will be competing to an international standard.

How to apply for a BUCS Performance Scholarship

The application process for the 2025-26 BUCS Performance Scholarship is now closed.

The application process for the 2026-27 BUCS Performance Scholarship is now open.
 
The deadline for applications is: Friday 20 March 2026.
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BUCS Performance Sport Scholarship Application 2026-27

Please complete the form below to apply for the BUCS Performance Sport Scholarship. You may wish to have your supporting statement and records of your sporting achievements prepared before starting the form. The deadline for all BUCS Scholarship applications is Friday 20 March 2026, 11.59pm. We will not be able to consider any application received after this date. By completing this form, you are consenting to the University of Birmingham contacting you regarding sport scholarships. You can withdraw your consent at any time. Review UoB Sport & Fitness’ Privacy Policy at the bottom of our website.

(DD/MM/YYY)

Please include your full postcode

(If applicable – 10 digit number in format 123-456-7890)

(e.g. Unconditional / ABB)

(e.g. Sport & Exercise Science, BC17)

Please select all that apply.

(Please note whether UK or Home Country and which age-group)

Please list your biggest sporting achievements in the past two years, starting with the most recent. Please detail the year in which the achievement took place, your age at the time, the event, the standard of representation (e.g. club, county, international) and result.

To help us gain further insight to you as an athlete, please list your realistic performance goals for the next 18 months (up to 3):

Please specify level and dates.

Please specify level and dates.

Please specify amount and period of provision.

Please provide evidence of your performance level in relation to the competition standard within BUCS and your potential or likelihood to win an individual medal at a BUCS Championships. This should include evidence of your PB(s) and/or national ranking alongside the previous 1-2 years of BUCS Championships’ results within your sport/discipline: https://www.bucs.org.uk/compete/sports.html

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Please note: if you apply for an Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway scholarship before the deadline above and your sport is eligible, you will be automatically considered for a BUCS Scholarship.

Performance Support

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Meet the Experts

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Hugh Sproston

Sport Scholarship Manager

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Helen Waters

Sport Scholarship Officer

Email: [email protected]

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