Sport Scholarships
The Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway
The Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway (EDCAP) provides sector-leading dual career support that mirrors that of a UKSport world class performance programme and is tailored to the individual needs of our highest performing student-athletes at the University.
We pride ourselves on offering the most comprehensive and extensive sport scholarship programme in the country, providing high-performance student-athletes with access to bespoke specialist support services, expert practitioners and state of the art facilities within our dedicated Performance Centre.
Our team of specialist practitioners collaborate with key stakeholders both in- and external to the University, such as Coaches, National Governing Bodies and Academic Partners, in order to align dual career support and develop world-class athletes aspiring to compete at major international championships during their time at UoB, or shortly after graduating.
The EDCAP consists of two tiers: a one-year Talent programme which provides a pathway on to the Elite programme, for those that meet required performance standards. Both awards consist of very similar support, but the Elite tier receives more individualised support and funding. The total value of an EDCAP scholarship award ranges between £8-12,000.
Breakdown of the award
- Financial award of up to £5000; additional funding available towards international representation abroad and personal development.
- Access to tailored, specialist support services: strength & conditioning, nutrition, physiology, psychology and performance lifestyle
- Unlimited access to physiotherapy and soft tissue therapy, within a fair use policy. Additional access to funding for medical imaging, further diagnosis and intervention.
- High level dual career support: dedicated Performance Lifestyle Coach and special consideration for academic flexibility
- A reduced conditional offer for incoming undergraduates
- Programme of engagement that includes a full induction process, Welcome Meal and dedicated EDCAP scholar social events throughout the academic year
- 12-month Sport and Fitness Peak membership that includes full access anytime to the 200-station gym, 50m pool, steam room, sauna, gym group classes and squash facilities.
- Provision of Kukri scholar kit and Athlete Resource Pack
Criteria for consideration
Student-athletes currently excelling at a junior international standard (or above) within an Olympic and/or Commonwealth sport. Students of all nationalities and years of study are eligible to apply and be considered for a sport scholarship, including those on post-graduate courses.
Disclaimer: meeting the above criteria for consideration does not guarantee you a place on the Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway.
If you are a current or existing student that has progressed to a level that may allow you to apply to be part of the EDCAP, there will be an internal application process opening in Spring 2027. Please contact the Sports Scholarship Manager for any further guidance.
Performance Support
Find out more about the support we offer from out state-of-the-art Performance Centre.
Want to support an EDCAP scholar? If you are a friend or alumni of the University and interested in supporting our Sports Scholarship programme we’d love to hear from you, please contact us on [email protected] and one of our experienced philanthropy managers will be in touch – thank you!