The Sports scholarship programme offers an outstanding opportunity for students to compete in elite sport while working towards a qualification of their choice.

The scholarship programme offers a complete package including:

• Financial Support of up to £800
• High Quality Coaching
• Top level Competition
• Sports Injury Treatment and Management
• Coaching Qualifications
• Coaching experience through community schemes
• Support in gaining professional contracts
• Comprehensive kit package

This programme allows students to compete at the highest level in team and individual sports. The financial assistance helps students to meet the costs of travelling to events, purchasing kit and additional costs.

Application Criteria
In your application you will need to demonstrate that you have the ability to perform at the highest level. For example:

• how can you demonstrate your motivation with your chosen sport
• have you represented your county, region or country in your chosen sport
• a satisfactory reference from your coach / physical education (PE) teacher indicating your commitment and ability

In order to apply for a Sports Scholarship you must be capable of enrolling on one of the college’s full time courses which need not be sports related. Continuation of the Sports Scholarship is dependent on your academic and sports targets being achieved.

Application forms
To request an application form please speak to a Student Advisor or contact Rob Baynham, Sports Development Manager.