Sports Scholarships
£1,000 a year
We are pleased to offer five Sports Scholarships each year for new Aberystwyth University students excelling in one of our key focus sports.
Award holders receive a package of additional benefits including:
- Free Platinum membership of the University Sports Centre
- Priority access to strength and conditional areas of the gym at specified times
- Access to Students’ Union Coach Education Grant (60% funding towards furthering personal development for a sport specific qualification e.g. coaching, refereeing, first aid etc.)
- Education support workshops on recovery, nutrition and testing, provided by our Sport & Exercise team
- Mentoring support to assist with the dual career of study and sport
Sports Scholarships are open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate applicants to full-time courses at the University (current students are ineligible to apply). Applicants may be invited to attend an interview to discuss their application further and must provide a reference to support their application. Award holders are required to represent the University in their chosen sport and provide regular updates on sporting performance and achievements.
How can I apply?
- Applications for 2024 entry has now closed. For 2025 entry, please complete and submit the online Application Form, including a reference, by 30 June 2025.
- Terms and Conditions
*Please note: the Sports Scholarship competition is only open to new applicants to the University, current students are ineligible to apply.