Scholarships at University of Gloucestershire

In 2020/21 the university will award at least 20 new Sports Scholarships to athletes, coaches and officials. The number of awards and amount given to each student is dependent on how many applications are received and the level of performance of the applicants and engagement with the programme.

To be considered, athletes/officials/coaches must perform in a sport that:

• Is an Olympic/Paralympic/Commonwealth programme
• Is part of the BUCS competition programme
• Is available to practice within our Students’ Union Clubs
• Has a National Governing Body and is a Sports England recognized sport.

Eligibility

Students applying for the bursaries should meet the relevant criteria for each award:

Athlete Scholars:

Bronze - Junior national or academy level in a University ‘focus sport’
Silver   - Represented your chosen sport at national level (in a squad, pathway or competition)
Gold     - Represented your chosen sport at international level (in a squad, pathway or competition) or professional contract within a University                                ‘investment sport’

Officiating Scholars:

Bronze -  Qualified official working at a higher standard than entry level, with supporting reports
Silver   -  Qualified official working at national competition level or above, with supporting reports
Gold     -  Qualified official working at international competition level, with supporting reports

Coach Scholars:

Sports Coaching scholar

Qualified coach, with evidence of experience and supporting references

Strength & Conditioning Scholar

Following interview process from S&C lead. Internal applicants only

How to Apply

To apply for a scholarship please contact the Sports Scholarship Team at sportscholarships@glos.ac.uk

We welcome applications from prospective students even if they have not yet received an offer, or had a place confirmed by the University.

All applications will be assessed by a Scholarship Panel and all decisions made by the University of Gloucestershire will be final.

Scholarships will be awarded each year to the best sportspersons from all applications submitted within
the deadline.