2026 Sport Scholarships At University of Manchester

The University of Manchester Sport Scholarship is awarded to our high performing student-athletes. Our support proudly offers a bespoke and comprehensive package, designed with you at the centre, to help you develop and excel in all aspects of your life.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 30, 2026
• Value£9,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Manchester
• City to studyManchester
• School to studyUniversity of Manchester
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

• £9,000
• Up to £1500 towards training or competition expense
• Annual gym pass for Armitage Sports Centre or Sugden
• Athletic Union club membership
• 1–2–1 sessions with our expert Strength and Conditioning Coaches
• Physiotherapy from our full-time University / TASS Physiotherapist
• Mentoring / Lifestyle support
• Sports scholarship kit
• Access to workshops, specifically aimed at high performing dual-career athletes
• Promotion of your success
• Opportunity to be an ambassador for your sport

Requirements

• A University of Manchester full-time/part-time undergraduate/postgraduate student OR a prospective student who has received a conditional/unconditional offer and is commencing study in September 2026.
• Competing at a minimum of UK Junior National level on a recognised player pathway of a UK Sport recognised sport (for overseas applications, the standard must be equivalent to that of the UK).
• Be contracted to a club in a professional/semi-professional league, competing at national/international level (for overseas applications, the standard must be equivalent to that of the UK).
• Evidences a personal, sport and technical/physical profile that demonstrate performance levels of the minimum criteria.
• Evidences continuing striving for personal excellence, defined in this application under headline areas of:
  • Displays a commitment to striving for personal excellence
  • Manages and balances the demands of a dual-career athlete
  • Takes ownership of their programme
  • Embraces learning and personal development

For further information to support your application please see our scholarship selection policy.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

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