Sport Scholarship for student athletes
Our sport scholarship programme is designed to offer you outstanding performance support. From sport therapy to performance funding for things like private coaching or travel costs. We’ve got your back.
Perform your best with Birmingham City University’s (BCU) Sport Scholarship programme. We understand the challenges of being a student athlete. There's no roadmap to success, and every journey will be different. We’re here to help you realise both your academic and competitive goals through tailored support.
Please note that this scholarship does not provide any discount towards tuition fees.
Who is the BCU Sport Scholarship for?
If you’re an athlete performing at a national level in your chosen sport and are studying at BCU, or have an offer to study with us, you can apply for a Sport Scholarship. It also includes students studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. You don’t need to be studying a sport-related subject to benefit from the perks of the scholarship.
What's included with the Sport Scholarship?
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Free BCU Sport membership
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Individual strength and conditioning support
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Gym access
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Sport nutrition
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Sport psychology
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Sport therapy clinic
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Enhanced performance support funding
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Kit allowance
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BUCS event entry fees paid
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Individual mentoring
Frequently asked questions
More scholarships and financial support
Visit our scholarships and finance pages to explore the different types of additional funding you could get as a BCU student.