Sport Scholarships 2013/14

If you can demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in sport and have applied to the University of Leicester for 2013/14, you could be eligible for one of our six Gold Scholarships for Sport or one of our ten Team Leicester Scholarships for Sport. We will also be providing ten Golf Bursaries to the best Golfers at the University.

Applications are now open for 2013/14!

Gold Scholarship (6 available)

• £500 per year
• Gold membership to sports facilities (Value £200)
• Sports massage, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy  (10 sessions, value £250 per year)
• Le card
• Advice from University Accommodation Office on best accommodation for need
• Individual needs assessment interview
• Mentoring support i.e. time management and social welfare
• Physiological assessments - Strength & Conditioning
• Nutritional advice
• Quality coaching within the club environment
• Access to our coach education program
• Excellent links to representative sectors & National Governing Bodies

Team Leicester Scholarship (10 available)

• Gold membership to sports facilities (Value £200)
• Sports massage, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy  (6 sessions, value £150 per year)
• Le card
• Advice from University Accommodation Office on best accommodation for need
• Individual needs assessment interview
• Mentoring support i.e. time management and social welfare
• Physiological assessments - Strength & Conditioning
• Nutritional advice
• Quality coaching within the club environment
• Access to our coach education program
• Excellent links to representative sectors & National Governing Bodies

Golf Bursaries (10 available)

The University of Leicester will be providing ten membership subscriptions to the Leicestershire Golf Club, free of charge (usually £200 each) to the best student golfers to compete in the BUCS Golf competitions. To apply for a bursary please see our ‘Apply’ page.

Please note: Golf Bursaries can be applied for in addition to Sports Scholarships. However, a Gold Scholarship cannot be awarded in addition to a Team Leicester Scholarship.

See what some of our current scholars have to say…

Sarah Johnson, Athletics
‘Receiving the Scholarship has allowed me to access physiotherapy as soon as any problems arose without the financial worry that would otherwise have led to ignoring niggles and getting injured! This meant I could focus on training, competing and enjoying the sport.’

Sam Taylor, American Football
‘The Scholarship program at the University of Leicester is invaluable to any aspiring student athlete, providing excellent facilities, support and guidance to help you meet your full potential and achieve excellence. It helped me achieve my goal of performing at a national level, largely as a result of being part of this program’

Chris Beevor, Squash Player
‘The sport scholarship program has allowed me to compete at high levels this season. The gym membership has been vital in allowing me to retain fitness and to come back from injury, and the help of Mark Simmons (Personal Trainer) has been extremely beneficial to me. Furthermore the physiotherapy sessions have allowed me to maintain my fitness and performance, and have meant that I have stayed clear from injury. The scholarship has been vital to my training and match performance this season.’