University of Brighton
sports scholarships
We are committed to developing sporting excellence amongst our students. The sports scholarships scheme is designed to help students develop their full sporting potential by giving them the necessary flexibility and support to train and compete at the highest level whilst achieving an academic qualification.
Three kinds of scholarship are available:
Elite athletes scholarship
- Bursary of up to a maximum of £1,500 per year of study
- Free access to university sport facilities
- Free sports science support by BASES-accredited staff
- Access to sports medicine support at reduced rates through Sportswise
- A sports/academic mentor
- Access to University of Brighton sports coaches where available in your sport.
Eligibility
- You should have reached junior or senior national level of competition or performance and have the potential and dedication to reach world-class performance level (or equivalent) in your sport
- You should have been accepted on a University of Brighton undergraduate course or be a current undergraduate student of the university.
How to apply
The deadline for applications is 30 June each year.
Download University of Brighton sports scholarship application pack (124k pdf)
Talented sports performers scholarship
- Access to University of Brighton sports squads and coaches where available in your sport
- Financial assistance up to a maximum of £500 per academic year
- A talented sports performers card allowing free use of the university sports facilities
- Access to sports science and sports medicine at reduced rates.
Eligibility
- You should have represented your sport at national or regional level or be able to demonstrate that you have the potential to compete at these levels
- You should have been accepted on a University of Brighton course or be a current student of the university
How to apply
The deadline for applications is 30 June each year.
Download University of Brighton sports scholarship application pack (124k pdf)
Disabled athletes scholarship
- Five bursaries for £1,000 each available to talented disabled athletes
- Free access to university sport facilities
- Free sports science support by BASES accredited staff
- Access to sports medicine support at reduced rates through Sportswise
- Sports/academic mentor
- Access to University of Brighton sports coaches where available in your sport
Eligibility
- You should have represented your sport at national or regional level or be able to demonstrate that you have the potential to compete at these levels
- You should have been accepted on a University of Brighton course or be a current student of the university.
How to apply
The deadline for applications is 30 June each year.
Download University of Brighton sports scholarship application pack (124k pdf)
Enquiries and advice
If you have any questions about these scholarships please contact Sarah Hogg, Head of Sport and Recreation.
- Tel: +44 (0)1273 643520
- Email: s.hogg@brighton.ac.uk
