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Sport England
Active Sports

University of Gloucestershire

Sports Scholarship Programme

The University is well established as a major BUSA (British University Sports Association) competitor, and we are seeking to extend this tradition of sporting excellence with our sports scholarship programme.

ACADEMIC

• Wide range of sports related programmes
• Tailored programme to meet academic and training requirements
• Sports science support
• Excellent range of sport facilities
• State of the art sports science laboratories

Successful applicants will join the Scholarship Scheme that offers the following benefits:

• £500 to cover training expenses and equipment needs in any sport recognised by Sport England.
• Sport Science support.
• Access to an individual sports mentor to help secure access to appropriate training and club facilities.
• Sports performance seminar programme.
• Coach education placements available.
• Opportunities for flexibility with academic programme.

The University is looking to support scholars in their chosen sport.

The University is also a partner in the RFU Rugby Academy at Gloucester, the Gloucestershire County Cricket Academy and Cheltenham Town’s Football Academy.

Successful applicants will need to have secured a place on any undergraduate programme at the University of Gloucestershire.

Candidates will need to complete and return an application form, which can be obtained from the Director of University Sport at the address below.  Please see the application form for the closing date applicable to this scheme.

 
Director of University Sport
University of Gloucestershire
Oxstalls Campus
Oxstalls Lane
Gloucester
GL2 9HW

Conditions of Sports Scholarship

Sports scholarships will normally be available for the duration of a student’s undergraduate programme and renewed subject to:
• Satisfactory academic progression.
• Satisfactory sporting progress (scholars will agree performance goals with their Sports mentor).
• Adherence to any agreed Sports Science support programme.
• A demonstrable commitment to the University and BUSA sport.
• An agreed ambassador role on behalf of the University.