Sports Scholarships
Key information
- Cash payment
- £1,500 per year
- Other
- Additional support available (please see information above)
- Award length
- 1 year - Students must reapply for the Scholarship each year and be reselected onto the programme.
- Study level
- Fee status
- Home (UK), International
- Number of awards available
- 40 (Variable)
- Student type
- Current, Prospective
- Applications open
- 2 November 2026
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What does this mean? — essential eligibility criteria for Sports Scholarships
- None
- This scheme has no essential eligibility criteria
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About the Sports Scholarships
The UoM Sports Scholarships are awarded to high performing student-athletes and offers a bespoke and comprehensive package, designed with you at the centre, to help you develop and excel in all aspects of your life. Our sports scholarship package offers an individualised and bespoke package to support your performance as well as sports memberships, specialist facilities and dedicated support, contributing to a value of over £9,000.
Students will also receive:
- Access to 1-2-1 sessions with expert Strength & Conditioning coaches
- Physiotherapy from our full-time University Physiotherapist
- Mentoring and Lifestyle Support
- Access to our Sports Nutritionist and Sports Psychologist
- Annual Gym pass to Armitage Sports Centre or Sugden Gym
- Team Manchester membership
- Access to workshops aimed at high performing dual-career athletes
- Promotion of your success
- Opportunity to be an ambassador for your sport.
Whether you have an existing support teams (such as UK Sports Institute) or would need our expert practitioners to support your development, we work with you from the outset to co-ordinate support that matters, placing you at the very centre of all decisions. The Scholarship is designed to help you develop to be the best you can be and to help you achieve your aspirations in sport, studies and in life.
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Scheme eligibility
Essential criteria are conditions you must meet to be considered for this scheme. Students who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this award.
To be eligible, you must meet the following:
- Be a University of Manchester full-time/part-time undergraduate/postgraduate student OR a prospective student who has received a conditional/unconditional offer and is commencing study in September 2026.
- Competing at a minimum of UK Junior National level on a recognised player pathway of a UK Sport recognised sport* (for overseas applications, the standard must be equivalent to that of the UK) or
- Be contracted to a club in a professional/semi-professional league, competing at national/international level (for overseas applications, the standard must be equivalent to that of the UK).
- Evidences a personal, sport and technical/physical profile that demonstrate performance levels of the minimum criteria.
- Evidences continuing striving for personal excellence, defined in this application under headline areas of:
- Displays a commitment to striving for personal excellence
- Manages and balances the demands of a dual-career athlete
- Takes ownership of their programme
- Embraces learning and personal development
For further information to support your application please see our .
Application and selection process
How to apply
You must complete the when live.
What you need to apply
You may need further information or links to evidence your current performance profile.
Selection process
If you meet the criteria, recommendations will be made to our Performance Sport Panel who will make the final decision on scholarship awards.
"The support I received over the last year has been excellent. All coordinators have been responsive, understanding and helpful. The financial aid I have received whilst playing professional rugby abroad has alleviated significant financial burdens and stress."
Sophie Hopkins, Rugby Union.
Terms and conditions
Application and Selection process
Completing an application does not guarantee you will receive this award
Verifying your eligibility
Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and be in a position to verify their circumstances in order to apply. Applicants who do not meet the criteria will not be considered for an award
Contact
For enquiries about this award, please contact us.