University of Bedfordshire Sport Scholarships 2025-2026

The University of Bedfordshire offers a range of Sport Scholarships to support and develop talented student-athletes. These scholarships provide financial and performance-based support, access to high-quality sports facilities, and the opportunity to represent the University in competitions such as BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport).

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value£2,500
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Bedfordshire
• City to studyLuton
• School to studyUniversity of Bedfordshire
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Financial support (exact amount varies by award)

• Access to top-tier university sports facilities

• Support services for athlete performance

• Opportunity to qualify for additional awards:

  • Excellence Scholarship: £2,500/year (based on UCAS tariff points)

  • High Achievement Scholarship: £500/year (for 120 UCAS points)

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled or accepted onto a full-time course at the University of Bedfordshire

• Be of county, regional, national, or international standard in their sport

• Have competed in BUCS or a similar competition in the past 12 months

• Be a continuing student during the award period

• Meet specific criteria for each scholarship type (see below)

Selection Process

Selection is based on:

• Sporting achievement and competitive level (e.g. BUCS participation, county/national team status)

• Completion of the correct scholarship application form

• Level of engagement with the University sports community

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Applying for the Talented Performance Award?

If you play a team sport like basketball, netball, football etc, then use the team sport form [DOCX]

If you play an individual sport like archery, swimming, judo etc, then use the individual sport form [DOCX]

Applying for the Talented Sport Coach or Official Award?

If you are a coach or an official, then use the talented coach or official form [DOCX]

Applying for the Gold Performance Sport Scholarship?

If you play a team sport like basketball, netball, football etc, then use the team sport form [DOCX]

If you play an individual sport like archery, swimming, judo etc, then use the individual sport form [DOCX]

Applying for the Football Gold Performance Sport Scholarship?

If you are a football player who will be enrolled on a School of Sport Science & Physical Activity course, then use the Football Gold Performance form [DOCX]

Applying for the Rugby Union Gold Performance Sport Scholarship?

If you are a rugby union player enrolled on a School of Sport Science & Physical Activity course, then use the Rugby Union Gold Performance form [DOCX]

Applying for the Gold Official Sport Scholarship?

If you are a coach or an official, then use the talented coach or official form [DOCX]

Applying for the Platinum Performance Sport Scholarship?

If you play a team sport like basketball, netball, football etc, then use the team sport form [DOCX]

If you play an individual sport like archery, swimming, judo etc, then use the individual sport form [DOCX]

For more details, visit University of Bedfordshire Scholarship webpage