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University of Derby Sports Scholarship
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Scholarship
Fully Funded
Masters, Under Graduate
Description
The University of Derby is a sporting hub for capable instructors and players. The university has a track record of improving the performance of its sports club and has created an infrastructure to provide support to its talented athletes.
With a significant investment in high-class services, such as the Human Performance Unit, Sports Centre and, sport science knowledge alongside performance level coaches, the university aims to attract more and more talented players.
The Sports Scholarship programme aims to assist the talented athletes realize their sporting potential and support them through their academic studies. The athletes in the university could access a remarkable package of support tailored towards their needs, delivered by their qualified and experienced team. Two of the Universities most recent successful sports scholars are Charlie Tanfield (World Champion and Commonwealth Cycling gold medallist) and Jack Burnell (European Open Water silver medallist 2016 and Olympian 2016).
Team Derby has seven performance teams, men’s and women’s badminton, men’s basketball, men’s football, track cycling and men’s and women’s volleyball, however, athletes competing in all BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) events are eligible to apply. Applications are now open.
The Sports Scholarships cater for student athletes competing at a high county level up to senior internationals and studying an undergraduate, postgraduate or online degree.
Eligibilities
The Sports Scholarships cater for student athletes competing at a high county level up to senior internationals and studying an undergraduate, postgraduate or online degree.
All nationalities are eligible.
Benefits
| Award level | Sports profile | Academic course support | Expected athlete profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Team Sports Scholar | Badminton, Cycling, Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Football | Up to £6,000 fee subsidy | High-performing athlete: requires evidence of a high national/regional ranking, national league exposure or equivalent overseas |
| Individual and Team Sport Scholar | All BUCS sports outside the performance team programme | Up to £6,000 fee subsidy | Level 1: Senior International, representing GB at world championship level in the last 12 months. Level 2: Senior National or Junior International level. Level 3: Junior National level |
| Talented Athlete Award | All BUCS sports outside the performance team programme | Support Services | Athlete selected onto a regional NGB programme or evidence of competing within a county first team or high senior county ranking or equivalent overseas |
Some more Benefits include:
- Strength Training and Physiotherapy support
- Sports Centre gym membership, fitness suite membership and use of the performance suite
- Discounted University accommodation
- Lifestyle support services and sports science services
- Sports scholarship kit
- Devoted athlete liaison officer
- Psychology 1:1 and group sessions
- Educational workshops to support lifestyle skills and sport performance
- BUCS Individual sport entry fees
Program Venue
Derby
UK
Eligible Regions
All Regions
All Countries
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Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Angola, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia), Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, UAE, UK, USA, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Hungary, Cook Island, Congo (Republic)
Application Process
- Download and complete a Team Derby Online Application Form and return it together with the sporting reference by email to sportsscholars@derby.ac.uk. The administration cannot process the application without a secondary reference preferably on supervised paper
- The applicants must apply as soon as possible and late applications would only be considered by the panel in exceptional situations.
- All applications would be considered by the Team Derby Awards Panel and any proposals made will be at the panel’s decision
- Applications will be arranged and graded as per the merit
- The submission of an application, or previous attachment in the programme, doesn’t guarantee the offer of an award
- A sport scholarship is valid for only one academic year. Scholars must reapply on time if they wish to continue to receive support
- The administration doesn’t accept enquiries for candidates considering studying at the University of Derby in future years
Timeline:
- 1 January 2021 – application process opens for September 2021 starters. Please apply as soon as possible. An email will be sent to confirm your application has been received
- 31 July 2021 – undergraduate and postgraduate deadline for all scholarship applications
- 1 August to 31 August 2021 – Clearing scholarship applications
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Team Derby has seven performance teams, men’s and women’s badminton, men’s basketball, men’s football, track cycling and men’s and women’s volleyball, however, athletes competing in all BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) events are eligible to apply.
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University of Derby Sports Scholarship
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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Full Time
Masters, Under Graduate
Description
The University of Derby is a sporting hub for capable instructors and players. The university has a track record of improving the performance of its sports club and has created an infrastructure to provide support to its talented athletes.
With a significant investment in high-class services, such as the Human Performance Unit, Sports Centre and, sport science knowledge alongside performance level coaches, the university aims to attract more and more talented players.
The Sports Scholarship programme aims to assist the talented athletes realize their sporting potential and support them through their academic studies. The athletes in the university could access a remarkable package of support tailored towards their needs, delivered by their qualified and experienced team. Two of the Universities most recent successful sports scholars are Charlie Tanfield (World Champion and Commonwealth Cycling gold medallist) and Jack Burnell (European Open Water silver medallist 2016 and Olympian 2016).
Team Derby has seven performance teams, men’s and women’s badminton, men’s basketball, men’s football, track cycling and men’s and women’s volleyball, however, athletes competing in all BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) events are eligible to apply. Applications are now open.
The Sports Scholarships cater for student athletes competing at a high county level up to senior internationals and studying an undergraduate, postgraduate or online degree.
Eligibilities
The Sports Scholarships cater for student athletes competing at a high county level up to senior internationals and studying an undergraduate, postgraduate or online degree.
All nationalities are eligible.
Benefits
| Award level | Sports profile | Academic course support | Expected athlete profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Team Sports Scholar | Badminton, Cycling, Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Football | Up to £6,000 fee subsidy | High-performing athlete: requires evidence of a high national/regional ranking, national league exposure or equivalent overseas |
| Individual and Team Sport Scholar | All BUCS sports outside the performance team programme | Up to £6,000 fee subsidy | Level 1: Senior International, representing GB at world championship level in the last 12 months. Level 2: Senior National or Junior International level. Level 3: Junior National level |
| Talented Athlete Award | All BUCS sports outside the performance team programme | Support Services | Athlete selected onto a regional NGB programme or evidence of competing within a county first team or high senior county ranking or equivalent overseas |
Some more Benefits include:
- Strength Training and Physiotherapy support
- Sports Centre gym membership, fitness suite membership and use of the performance suite
- Discounted University accommodation
- Lifestyle support services and sports science services
- Sports scholarship kit
- Devoted athlete liaison officer
- Psychology 1:1 and group sessions
- Educational workshops to support lifestyle skills and sport performance
- BUCS Individual sport entry fees
Program Venue
Derby
Eligible Regions
All Regions
Eligible Countries
All Countries
Application Process
- Download and complete a Team Derby Online Application Form and return it together with the sporting reference by email to sportsscholars@derby.ac.uk. The administration cannot process the application without a secondary reference preferably on supervised paper
- The applicants must apply as soon as possible and late applications would only be considered by the panel in exceptional situations.
- All applications would be considered by the Team Derby Awards Panel and any proposals made will be at the panel’s decision
- Applications will be arranged and graded as per the merit
- The submission of an application, or previous attachment in the programme, doesn’t guarantee the offer of an award
- A sport scholarship is valid for only one academic year. Scholars must reapply on time if they wish to continue to receive support
- The administration doesn’t accept enquiries for candidates considering studying at the University of Derby in future years
Timeline:
- 1 January 2021 – application process opens for September 2021 starters. Please apply as soon as possible. An email will be sent to confirm your application has been received
- 31 July 2021 – undergraduate and postgraduate deadline for all scholarship applications
- 1 August to 31 August 2021 – Clearing scholarship applications
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Team Derby has seven performance teams, men’s and women’s badminton, men’s basketball, men’s football, track cycling and men’s and women’s volleyball, however, athletes competing in all BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) events are eligible to apply.
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University of Derby Sports Scholarship
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Opportunity Type
Scholarship
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Masters, Under Graduate
Description
The University of Derby is a sporting hub for capable instructors and players. The university has a track record of improving the performance of its sports club and has created an infrastructure to provide support to its talented athletes.
With a significant investment in high-class services, such as the Human Performance Unit, Sports Centre and, sport science knowledge alongside performance level coaches, the university aims to attract more and more talented players.
The Sports Scholarship programme aims to assist the talented athletes realize their sporting potential and support them through their academic studies. The athletes in the university could access a remarkable package of support tailored towards their needs, delivered by their qualified and experienced team. Two of the Universities most recent successful sports scholars are Charlie Tanfield (World Champion and Commonwealth Cycling gold medallist) and Jack Burnell (European Open Water silver medallist 2016 and Olympian 2016).
Team Derby has seven performance teams, men’s and women’s badminton, men’s basketball, men’s football, track cycling and men’s and women’s volleyball, however, athletes competing in all BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) events are eligible to apply. Applications are now open.
The Sports Scholarships cater for student athletes competing at a high county level up to senior internationals and studying an undergraduate, postgraduate or online degree.
Eligibilities
The Sports Scholarships cater for student athletes competing at a high county level up to senior internationals and studying an undergraduate, postgraduate or online degree.
All nationalities are eligible.
Benefits
| Award level | Sports profile | Academic course support | Expected athlete profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Team Sports Scholar | Badminton, Cycling, Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Football | Up to £6,000 fee subsidy | High-performing athlete: requires evidence of a high national/regional ranking, national league exposure or equivalent overseas |
| Individual and Team Sport Scholar | All BUCS sports outside the performance team programme | Up to £6,000 fee subsidy | Level 1: Senior International, representing GB at world championship level in the last 12 months. Level 2: Senior National or Junior International level. Level 3: Junior National level |
| Talented Athlete Award | All BUCS sports outside the performance team programme | Support Services | Athlete selected onto a regional NGB programme or evidence of competing within a county first team or high senior county ranking or equivalent overseas |
Some more Benefits include:
- Strength Training and Physiotherapy support
- Sports Centre gym membership, fitness suite membership and use of the performance suite
- Discounted University accommodation
- Lifestyle support services and sports science services
- Sports scholarship kit
- Devoted athlete liaison officer
- Psychology 1:1 and group sessions
- Educational workshops to support lifestyle skills and sport performance
- BUCS Individual sport entry fees
Program Venue
Derby
Eligible Regions
All Regions
Eligible Countries
All Countries
Application Process
- Download and complete a Team Derby Online Application Form and return it together with the sporting reference by email to sportsscholars@derby.ac.uk. The administration cannot process the application without a secondary reference preferably on supervised paper
- The applicants must apply as soon as possible and late applications would only be considered by the panel in exceptional situations.
- All applications would be considered by the Team Derby Awards Panel and any proposals made will be at the panel’s decision
- Applications will be arranged and graded as per the merit
- The submission of an application, or previous attachment in the programme, doesn’t guarantee the offer of an award
- A sport scholarship is valid for only one academic year. Scholars must reapply on time if they wish to continue to receive support
- The administration doesn’t accept enquiries for candidates considering studying at the University of Derby in future years
Timeline:
- 1 January 2021 – application process opens for September 2021 starters. Please apply as soon as possible. An email will be sent to confirm your application has been received
- 31 July 2021 – undergraduate and postgraduate deadline for all scholarship applications
- 1 August to 31 August 2021 – Clearing scholarship applications
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Team Derby has seven performance teams, men’s and women’s badminton, men’s basketball, men’s football, track cycling and men’s and women’s volleyball, however, athletes competing in all BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) events are eligible to apply.
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University of Derby Sports Scholarship
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Description
The University of Derby is a sporting hub for capable instructors and players. The university has a track record of improving the performance of its sports club and has created an infrastructure to provide support to its talented athletes.
With a significant investment in high-class services, such as the Human Performance Unit, Sports Centre and, sport science knowledge alongside performance level coaches, the university aims to attract more and more talented players.
The Sports Scholarship programme aims to assist the talented athletes realize their sporting potential and support them through their academic studies. The athletes in the university could access a remarkable package of support tailored towards their needs, delivered by their qualified and experienced team. Two of the Universities most recent successful sports scholars are Charlie Tanfield (World Champion and Commonwealth Cycling gold medallist) and Jack Burnell (European Open Water silver medallist 2016 and Olympian 2016).
Team Derby has seven performance teams, men’s and women’s badminton, men’s basketball, men’s football, track cycling and men’s and women’s volleyball, however, athletes competing in all BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) events are eligible to apply. Applications are now open.
The Sports Scholarships cater for student athletes competing at a high county level up to senior internationals and studying an undergraduate, postgraduate or online degree.
BENIFITS
| Award level | Sports profile | Academic course support | Expected athlete profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Team Sports Scholar | Badminton, Cycling, Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Football | Up to £6,000 fee subsidy | High-performing athlete: requires evidence of a high national/regional ranking, national league exposure or equivalent overseas |
| Individual and Team Sport Scholar | All BUCS sports outside the performance team programme | Up to £6,000 fee subsidy | Level 1: Senior International, representing GB at world championship level in the last 12 months. Level 2: Senior National or Junior International level. Level 3: Junior National level |
| Talented Athlete Award | All BUCS sports outside the performance team programme | Support Services | Athlete selected onto a regional NGB programme or evidence of competing within a county first team or high senior county ranking or equivalent overseas |
Some more Benefits include:
- Strength Training and Physiotherapy support
- Sports Centre gym membership, fitness suite membership and use of the performance suite
- Discounted University accommodation
- Lifestyle support services and sports science services
- Sports scholarship kit
- Devoted athlete liaison officer
- Psychology 1:1 and group sessions
- Educational workshops to support lifestyle skills and sport performance
- BUCS Individual sport entry fees
Eligibilities
The Sports Scholarships cater for student athletes competing at a high county level up to senior internationals and studying an undergraduate, postgraduate or online degree.
All nationalities are eligible.
For Further Queries:
sportsscholars@derby.ac.uk.
Eligible Regions:
Program Venue:
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Download and complete a Team Derby Online Application Form and return it together with the sporting reference by email to sportsscholars@derby.ac.uk. The administration cannot process the application without a secondary reference preferably on supervised paper
- The applicants must apply as soon as possible and late applications would only be considered by the panel in exceptional situations.
- All applications would be considered by the Team Derby Awards Panel and any proposals made will be at the panel’s decision
- Applications will be arranged and graded as per the merit
- The submission of an application, or previous attachment in the programme, doesn’t guarantee the offer of an award
- A sport scholarship is valid for only one academic year. Scholars must reapply on time if they wish to continue to receive support
- The administration doesn’t accept enquiries for candidates considering studying at the University of Derby in future years
Timeline:
- 1 January 2021 – application process opens for September 2021 starters. Please apply as soon as possible. An email will be sent to confirm your application has been received
- 31 July 2021 – undergraduate and postgraduate deadline for all scholarship applications
- 1 August to 31 August 2021 – Clearing scholarship applications
