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Performance Sport Scholarships at the University of Birmingham

Our Performance Sport Scholarships are designed to support talented student-athletes who may not meet the criteria for the Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway (EDCAP) but have the potential to make a significant impact in BUCS 1st teams or at BUCS Individual Championships.

What are Performance Sport Scholarships?

  • Available across our seven Performance Sports: Athletics, Hockey, Squash, Netball, Rugby, Swimming, and Badminton.
  • These scholarships are managed by the respective Head Coach of each sport.
  • Scholarships provide tailored support to help student-athletes excel both academically and athletically.

How to Learn More and Apply

Each sport has its own scholarship application process and unique support offerings. Contact the Head Coach listed below for more details or to apply.

Athletics

Head Coach: Dean Miller
Lead Power Coach: Jade Surman
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Badminton

Head Coach: Lorraine Cole
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Hockey

Head Coach: Mark Moss
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Men's Rugby Union

Head Coach: Tom Drewett
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RUGBY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

(DD/MM/YYY)

Please include your full postcode

(If applicable - 10 digit number in format 123-456-7890)

(e.g. Unconditional / ABB)

(e.g. Sport & Exercise Science, BC17)

Please select all that apply.

(Please note whether UK or Home Country and which age-group)

Please list your major achievements in your sport over the past two years, starting with the most recent. Please detail the year in which the achievement took place, your age at the time, the event, the standard of representation (e.g. club, county, international) and result.

To help us gain further insight to you as an athlete, please list your realistic performance goals for the next 12 months (up to 3):

Please specify level and dates.

Please specify level and dates.

Please specify amount and period of provision.

Please explain how receiving a scholarship will allow you to achieve your goals and which support services or part of the services do you think will be of most benefit to you.

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Netball

Head Coach: Jen Barrett
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Squash

Head Coach: Jon Tate
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Swimming

Head Coach: Gary Humpage
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SWIMMING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

(DD/MM/YYY)

Please include your full postcode

(If applicable - 10 digit number in format 123-456-7890)

(e.g. Unconditional / ABB)

(e.g. Sport & Exercise Science, BC17)

Please select all that apply.

(Please note whether UK or Home Country and which age-group)

Please list your major achievements in your sport over the past two years, starting with the most recent. Please detail the year in which the achievement took place, your age at the time, the event, the standard of representation (e.g. club, county, international) and result.

To help us gain further insight to you as an athlete, please list your realistic performance goals for the next 12 months (up to 3):

Please specify level and dates.

Please specify level and dates.

Please specify amount and period of provision.

Please provide evidence of your performance level in relation to the competition standard within BUCS and your potential or likelihood to win an individual medal at a BUCS Championships. This should include evidence of your PB(s) and/or national ranking alongside the previous 1-2 years of BUCS Championships’ results within your sport/discipline: https://www.bucs.org.uk/compete/sports.html

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BUCS Performance Scholarships

The BUCS Performance Scholarships support talented first-year student-athletes from a wide range of sports. These scholarships are designed for applicants who have the potential to represent the University in BUCS Individual Championships and achieve outstanding success.

Breakdown of the award

  • Financial support: £500 award
  • Reduced conditional offer: Lowered by one A Level grade (or equivalent)
  • 12-month Sport & Fitness Peak membership: Includes full access anytime to the 200-station gym, 50m pool, steam room, sauna, gym group classes and squash facilities
  • New Balance scholar kit: High-quality training apparel
  • Athlete Resource Pack: Comprehensive support materials
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Who can apply?

Eligibility Criteria

  • This scholarship is exclusively for first-year applicants joining the University of Birmingham.
  • Applicants must demonstrate the potential to:
    • Win BUCS points or medals in BUCS Individual Championships.
    • Contribute significantly to their sports club and UoB Sport’s performance.

Sports Considered:

  • Available to a wide range of sports, including any that offer BUCS-scoring individual championships.
If you are starting your first year and want to excel both academically and athletically at the University of Birmingham, a BUCS Performance Scholarship could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Guild Societies

  • Baseball and Softball
  • Canoeing
  • Clay Pigeon Shooting
  • Modern Biathlon and Pentathlon
  • Orienteering
  • Rifle
  • Wheelchair Basketball

How to apply for a BUCS Performance Scholarship

Please note that, if you apply for an Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway scholarship before the deadline below and your sport is eligible, you will be automatically considered for a BUCS Scholarship.

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BUCS Performance Sport Scholarship Application 2025-26

Please complete the form below to apply for the BUCS Performance Sport Scholarship. You may wish to have your supporting statement and records of your sporting achievements prepared before starting the form. The deadline for all BUCS Scholarship applications is Wednesday 26 March 2025, 11.59pm. We will not be able to consider any application received after this date. By completing this form, you are consenting to the University of Birmingham contacting you regarding sport scholarships. You can withdraw your consent at any time. Review UoB Sport & Fitness’ Privacy Policy at the bottom of our website.

(DD/MM/YYY)

Please include your full postcode

(If applicable – 10 digit number in format 123-456-7890)

(e.g. Unconditional / ABB)

(e.g. Sport & Exercise Science, BC17)

Please select all that apply.

(Please note whether UK or Home Country and which age-group)

Please list your major achievements in your sport over the past two years, starting with the most recent. Please detail the year in which the achievement took place, your age at the time, the event, the standard of representation (e.g. club, county, international) and result.

To help us gain further insight to you as an athlete, please list your realistic performance goals for the next 12 months (up to 3):

Please specify level and dates.

Please specify level and dates.

Please specify amount and period of provision.

Please provide evidence of your performance level in relation to the competition standard within BUCS and your potential or likelihood to win an individual medal at a BUCS Championships. This should include evidence of your PB(s) and/or national ranking alongside the previous 1-2 years of BUCS Championships’ results within your sport/discipline: https://www.bucs.org.uk/compete/sports.html

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The application window for the 2025-26 BUCS Performance Sport Scholarship programme has now closed.

Performance Support

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Meet the Experts

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Hugh Sproston

Sport Scholarship Manager

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Helen Waters

Sport Scholarship Officer

Email: [email protected]