University of Portsmouth Sports Scholarship 2025

The Sport Scholarship programme supports talented athletes to reach both their sporting and academic potential whilst they are at University.

If you're competing at a regional, national, or international level in your sport, you may be eligible to apply. The programme is open to all students, irrespective of nationality, year of study or academic course.

 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 27, 2025
• Value£2,000 - £6,000
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Portsmouth
• City to studyPortsmouth
• School to studyUniversity of Portsmouth
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Around 20 talented student athletes are awarded a scholar package each year, worth between £2,000 and £6,000. Including strength and conditioning sessions, physio, sports massage, lifestyle and academic support.

Requirements

• You must be enrolled or enrolling onto either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at the University of Portsmouth to apply for sport scholarships.
• If you intend to study in the following academic year, your application will also be considered.
• You must be of national standard or above in your sport, or demonstrate the ability for future potential. The level of scholarship awarded will be determined by the performance level you are at in your specific sport, and the number of applicants we have who are eligible.
• The scheme is open to all students, irrespective of nationality or academic course.
• Scholarships are awarded annually and applications are welcomed by students in any year of study.
• Focus is given to sports within the BUCS programme as well as Olympic and Paralympic sports, with other sports considered on a case by case basis.
• All recipients will be expected to sign an agreement accepting the terms and conditions of the programme.
• As a Sports Scholar, you will be a representative of the University of Portsmouth. As such, you must:
• demonstrate a commitment towards your academic studies
• fully commit to representing the University of Portsmouth in BUCS competitions and wherever possible
• meet with the Scholarship Programme Manager at least twice a term
• keep us informed of your progress and achievements, including any success such as national or international selection
• be available for a number of press and PR opportunities over the course of the academic year
• promote the sport scholarship programme through attending events such as University Open Days, and through your social media accounts
• engage with academic and lifestyle support workshops throughout the programme
• wear Sport Scholarship clothing as provided for University of Portsmouth fixtures and other appropriate opportunities.

Interview Dates and Process

• You will be notified that we have received your application form through an automatic email.
• If you meet the criteria, your initial application may be followed up with an interview with one of our team members, or a trial process either prior to coming to university or during pre-season.
• If successful at the interview stage, your application will be considered after the deadline, where our panel will meet to select and award scholarships. The panel consists of a broad spectrum of sport staff and student representatives.
• Successful scholars will be contacted via email / phone to discuss the next steps of the programme.

Application Deadline

July 27, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Portsmouth on sport.port.ac.uk to apply

For more details, visit University of Portsmouth Scholarship webpage