The University of Manchester Sport Scholarship is awarded to high performing student-athletes and is designed to help you develop and excel in all aspects of your life.
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The UoM Sports Scholarships are awarded to high performing student-athletes and offers a bespoke and comprehensive package, designed with you at the centre, to help you develop and excel in all aspects of your life. Our sports scholarship package offers an individualised and bespoke package to support your performance as well as sports memberships, specialist facilities and dedicated support, contributing to a value of over £9,000.
Students will also receive:
- Access to 1-2-1 sessions with expert Strength & Conditioning coaches
- Physiotherapy from our full-time University Physiotherapist
- Mentoring and Lifestyle Support
- Access to our Sports Nutritionist and Sports Psychologist
- Annual Gym pass to Armitage Sports Centre or Sugden Gym
- Team Manchester membership
- Access to workshops aimed at high performing dual-career athletes
- Promotion of your success
- Opportunity to be an ambassador for your sport.
Whether you have an existing support teams (such as UK Sports Institute) or would need our expert practitioners to support your development, we work with you from the outset to co-ordinate support that matters, placing you at the very centre of all decisions. The Scholarship is designed to help you develop to be the best you can be and to help you achieve your aspirations in sport, studies and in life.
For more information, please visit our [Sports Scholarship webpage] (https://www.sport.manchester.ac.uk/sport-and-activity/scholarships/).
Essential criteria are conditions you must meet to be considered for this scheme. Students who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this award. To be eligible, you must meet the following:
For further information to support your application please see our [Scholarship selection policy] (https://www.sport.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/259/2026/05/Sport-Scholarship-Selection-Policy-2026-1.pdf).
You must complete the [application form] (https://www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_9o7J5qSZuYdeBcW) when live.
You may need further information or links to evidence your current performance profile.
If you meet the criteria, recommendations will be made to our Performance Sport Panel who will make the final decision on scholarship awards.
"My overall experience of the sport scholarship programme this year has been very positive. The programme has helped me improve my sporting performance through structured guidance, support, and resources. In particular, the strength and conditioning support has been extremely helpful, helping me build strength and become more consistent in my training in which I have noticed a difference on the pitch." Kexuan Zou, Lacrosse.
"The support I received over the last year has been excellent. All coordinators have been responsive, understanding and helpful. The financial aid I have received whilst playing professional rugby abroad has alleviated significant financial burdens and stress." Sophie Hopkins, Rugby Union.
Application and Selection process
Completing an application does not guarantee you will receive this award
Verifying your eligibilty
Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and be in a position to verify their circumstances in order to apply. Applicants who do not meet the criteria will not be considered for an award
For enquiries about this award, please contact us