Department of Sport

Sport scholarships

sport scholarship university of nottingham

Building the future for student-athletes

Our range of sports scholarships are aimed at providing an unrivalled level of support to the brightest and best talents in the sporting world. 

Find out more about our excellent scholarship packages below or complete the expression of interest form so we can get in touch with more information.

Express your
interest in UoN Sport

If you are interested in joining the performance sport programme at the University of Nottingham, please complete the expression of interest form linked above. 

Once completed, one of our team will be in touch. 

 

As well as a reputation for academic excellence, we have a history of sporting success and are passionate about supporting promising athletes during their time at Nottingham. 

We have three sports scholarship packages as well as a range of specialist options. Please see below for details of what each package includes - please note financial awards denote the maximum award at each level and may vary.

All scholars receive University of Nottingham Kit including a branded scholarship jacket, training jersey and backpack from Official Technial Supplier, PlayerLayer.

Athlete Support ServicesBronze  Silver   Gold     
Financial Award  (towards training and competition
expenses) up to the value of
£1,000 £4,000  £8,000
Free access to facilites 
(inc. UoN Sport and Fitness membership services)
Strength & conditioning
(with access to the High Performance Zone)
Physiotherapy 
Performance Lifestyle
(including academic mentoring)
Nutrition
Sports Psychology
Anti-doping advice
Total equivalent value £4,500 £9,500

£13,500 

 

Performance Environment - HPZ

Performance Environment

Take a closer look at our world-class training facilities right on your doorstep on campus.

Performance Sport Guide

Performance Sport Guide

Learn more about our athlete support services in our Performance Sport Guide.

Scholar Cohort 2019-20

2023-24 UoN Sport Scholars

An introduction to your UoN Sport scholars for 2023-24 academic year.

 


Am I eligible for Sport Scholarship at University of Nottingham?

To be eligible for a sports scholarship you must:

  • be of academy, national or international standard in your sport or show strong evidence of future outstanding potential

  • successfully achieve a place on a course at The University of Nottingham or be already studying here (all courses are eligible, both undergraduate and postgraduate) 

  • be a home, EU or international student at The University of Nottingham studying at least 60 credits a year.

Priority is given to Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth sports and/or sports within the BUCS programme. Other sports considered on a case-by-case basis.

For students applying for Medicine courses, applicants who are identified as ‘Elite/High-Performance Athletes’ by the University of Nottingham will be fast tracked to interview providing they meet the standard minimum academic and UCAT requirements. Applicants must have completed the the expression of interest form prior to the 1st  December 2024.

Please note, meeting the criteria does not guarantee you will receive a scholarship. See our Scholarship Terms and Conditions for more information.

Specialist scholarship packages

Deng Yaping Sports Scholarship - Table Tennis and Badminton

 

Disability Sports Scholarships - All sports

 

International Sporting Excellence Award - All Sports

 

Nova Centurion Sports Scholarship - Swimming and Para-swimming

 

Sheila Armstrong Prize

 

 

 

University of Nottingham Sport

David Ross Sports Village
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

telephone: +44 (0)115 74 87000
email: sport@nottingham.ac.uk