Sport Scholarships

Performance Sport Scholarships

Performance Sport Scholarships – which consist of those available within our 7 Performance Sports and also BUCS Performance Scholarships – are aimed at supporting those talented student-athletes that do not quite meet the Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway (EDCAP) criteria, but still demonstrate the potential to make a significant impact within BUCS 1st teams and at BUCS Individual Championships.

The University of Birmingham’s 7 Performance Sports are: Athletics, Hockey, Squash, Netball, Rugby, Swimming and Badminton) and Performance Sport Scholarships offered within these are selected, awarded and managed by the respective Head Coach. Therefore, for more information about what support may be available to you via these awards and how to apply, please see below.

Athletics

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

Head Coach: Mark Moss


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Squash

Head Coach: Jon Tate


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Netball

Head Coach: Jen Barrett
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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 invidivual 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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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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Badminton

Head Coach: Lorraine Cole
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BUCS Performance Scholarships

As a means of supporting a greater number of talented student-athletes across a wider range of sports, the University is proud to offer BUCS Performance Scholarships. Please find all information regarding the breakdown, criteria for consideration and application process for this award below.

Breakdown of the award

  • Financial award of £500
  • A reduced conditional offer by one A Level grade or equivalent
  • 12-month Sport and Fitness Peak membership that includes full access anytime to the 200-station gym, 50m pool, steam room, sauna, gym group classes and squash facilities
  • Provision of New Balance scholar kit and Athlete Resource Pack
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Criteria for consideration

These are 1-year awards that are aimed at incoming, first year student-athletes who are likely to represent the University and can evidence potential to win BUCS points and medals in BUCS-scoring individual championships during the upcoming academic year, contributing significantly to the performances of both the Club and UoB Sport.

Sports in which applicants are eligible to be considered for a BUCS Scholarship are as follows*:

*Any other sport within which there is an opportunity to represent UoB individually at a BUCS-scoring championship will also be considered.

How to apply for a BUCS Performance Scholarship

The application window for the 2024-25 BUCS Performance Sport Scholarship programme has now closed.

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

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BUCS Performance Sport Scholarship Application 2024-25

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 Wednesday 27 March 2024, 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 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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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]