Northumbria University Sports Scholarships 2025
Hey, aspiring athletes! Are you looking for a place where you can excel in sports while getting a top-notch education? Let me introduce you to Northumbria University, a leading institution in the British University and College Sport (BUCS) leagues. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just getting started, Northumbria offers a wealth of opportunities to grow and succeed.
Why Northumbria University?
Northumbria is a big player in the BUCS leagues, with over 70 teams competing this year alone. But it’s not just about the numbers. Northumbria Sport supports around 175 student athletes every year through its sports scholarship programme. These scholarships are designed to help you balance your dual career as a student and an athlete, allowing you to develop your sporting talent while earning a high-quality degree.
Holistic Support for Student Athletes
Understanding the unique challenges faced by student athletes, Northumbria Sport offers a multidisciplinary support system in a high-performance environment. Their professional support staff collaborate to provide a well-rounded experience, enhancing not only your athletic abilities but also your personal development. Through volunteering, community involvement, and student development programmes, they aim to prepare you for life beyond university.
1# Individual Sports Scholarship and Focus Sport Scholarship
For athletes competing at a national or international level and following an NGB Performance Pathway this Individual Sport Scholarship is best choice whereas for Focus sports scholarship you can choose between Basketball, Football, Rugby League, Rugby Union, and Volleyball sports and the benefits of these scholarships will include:
- Financial support
- Sport scholar kit package
- Specialist strength & conditioning coaching
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation support
- Unlimited access to Sport Central fitness facilities
- Anti-doping workshops
- Performance lifestyle and nutritional support
- Sport psychology services
- Dual career and academic flexibility support
2# Sports Coaching Scholarship
Aspiring coaches can benefit from the Sport Coaching Scholarship, part of the Higher Education Without Barriers campaign. This scholarship offers £1,000 per year (up to £3,000) to support living costs and professional development for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students.
Application Deadlines
Scholarship applications at Northumbria University are now open but be sure to check the specific closing dates for each intakes until 2027:
- September 2024: 31/08/2024
- January 2025: 05/01/2025
- September 2025: 31/08/2025
- January 2026: 04/01/2026
- September 2026: 31/08/2026
- January 2027: 03/01/2027
To express your interest in joining our Sport Scholarship programme (https://northumbriasport.com/student-athletes/scholarships), please complete the application form here.
