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Sports bursaries for elite athletes

We offer a selection of bursaries to high level athletes who are looking to study at Southampton. If you’ve represented your region or country competitively, or have the potential to do so whilst studying here, you might be eligible to apply.

Gold bursary

To apply for this bursary you must be recognised by your relevant National Governing Body on their Performance/Talent ID pathway

Ideally, you will also:

  • be competing at national level
  • have the potential to compete at major World and European Championships

In exceptional circumstances we may offer interviews to high achieving national level athletes (reliant on National Governing Body confirmation of standard).

What you’ll get

If you’re awarded this bursary you’ll get:

  • financial help towards your sporting costs
  • a Sport and Wellbeing membership
  • physiotherapy sessions
  • access to strength and conditioning coaching
  • access to lifestyle support
  • free sports bursary kit
  • mentoring support

Silver bursary

To apply for this bursary you must be recognised by your relevant National Governing Body on their Performance/Talent ID pathway

Ideally, you will also:

  • be competing at international level
  • have the potential to compete at major World and European Championships

In exceptional circumstances we may offer interviews to high achieving national level athletes (reliant on National Governing Body confirmation of standard).

What you’ll get

If you’re awarded this bursary you’ll get:

  • financial help towards your sporting costs
  • a Sport and Wellbeing membership
  • access to strength and conditioning coaching
  • access to lifestyle support
  • free sports bursary kit

Bronze bursary

To apply for this bursary you must:

  • currently be competing at regional level, and
  • show the potential to reach national level in the coming year, and
  • show the potential for long term elite national performance

What you’ll get

If you’re awarded this bursary you’ll get:

  • a Sport and Wellbeing membership
  • access to the strength and conditioning facility
  • access to lifestyle support
  • free sports bursary kit

Apply for a bursary

Applications for a Sports Scholarship Bursary are currently closed. Further information will be available in late June 2024.

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