SCHOLARSHIPS

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships Information

Sports Scholarships Offer

• Our Vice-Chancellor's (VC) Scholars for Sport are an inspirational group who train and compete as part of our student clubs, whilst also driving towards professional or elite athletic careers on the world stage during their time at the University of Bristol.
• Scholarships for Sport are valued at up to £3000 per annum for each year of your course (reviewed annually). The support package that all Scholars receive as part of the programme equates to approximately £6,000 in services each year.
• Scholars are coached by a multi-disciplinary team of performance sport experts whilst on the programme and receive an excellent Performance benefits package which supports our athletes mentally, physically and financially throughout their tenure on the programme, including extra skills sessions, 1 to 1 nutrition, sport psychology, physio and strength and conditioning (S&C) support.

Why apply for a Sport's Scholarship at The University of Bristol?

• Bristol has consistently performed as a Top-10 University in the BUCS League table since 2016/17, also on a national level.
• Bristol is a Dual Career Accredited Centre in partnership with TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme)
• Bristol has a prestigious Alumni Sporting Hall of Fame, featuring Olympians, Commonwealth Gold Medalists, and GB representation across a range of sports.
• We provide a competitive but holistic scholarship programme for student-athletes, comprising both sport and lifestyle coaching, mentoring and support. Bristol is the true model of a Dual-Career environment. 
• Talented athletes at Bristol continue to excel in their sport, whilst also performing and achieving academically, throughout their time as a student.
• Through partnerships with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and Professional Sports Clubs locally and nationally, Bristol offers development opportunities for our Student Athletes to achieve outside of the university environment.
• We have a dedicated team of Performance and Pathway staff who want to speak to you and see how your life as a Bristol Sporting Scholar could work.