Since its inception in 1994, the University of Birmingham Sport Scholarship scheme has helped hundreds of student-athletes. UBSport currently offer around 40 University of Birmingham Sport scholarships per annum. There are a variety of scholarships available.
The philosophy of University is focuses not only on the development of talent but also the skill set needed to progress and maintain peak performance at professional level to maximize their potential.
Application Deadline : 8 June 2015.
The major reason why performance athletes choose Birmingham:
- Individualized and cutting-edge sports scholarship program
- UB is the Top three university for sport in UK
- Full-time team of specialist practitioners
- Distinguished coaching staff
- Top class academic reputation
Benefits of UBSport scholarships:
- Annual peak membership to the gym and swimming pool
- Free access to sport specific training facilities
- Access to sports science and sports medicine support service
- Access to strength and conditioning coaching and gym
- High performance coaching
- Performance athlete life skills workshop and allocated mentor for lifestyle support
- Funding towards cost of equipment, competitions and training
UBSport offers gold, silver and bronze scholarships depending on your current level of competition. See below for details of each scholarship tier including requirements and benefits.
Here is the sample of selection criteria and facilities of Gold Scholarships:
Selection criteria: Student athletes competing at Senior International standard.What does the gold award offer?Equipment, Competition & Training expenses: Individual expense budget to contribute to the costs of your equipment, training and competition costs ~ up to £1,500Coaching Expenses: Access to additional funding for 1-2-1 or small group specialist coaching with UBS Head Coach or external specialist coachFitness Suite/Swimming Pool Membership: Free access to UBS fitness suite and swimming poolTraining Facilities: Access to additional training times free (includes booking water based pitches, badminton/ squash courts/ Slater Hall)Mentoring/Lifestyle Support: Regular meetings with a staff mentor tailored to your needs. Key aspects of scholarship includes advice and support through to academic flexibility.Educational/Sporting Workshops: Access to range of seminars designed for elite athletes including external speakers.Athlete Profiling: Comprehensive profiling of athlete to design an annual support package including: muscular skeletal assessment, strength and conditioning (S&C), movement screening, sports psychology, and nutrition consultation.Strength & Conditioning: Individually designed S&C program, coaching via 1-2-1 & small group sessions by accredited HPC S&C coaches, access to track/ speed sessions and recovery sessions with ongoing monitoring and testing.Physiological Support: Individualized annual plan of support including access to HPC lab for testing and monitoring delivered by accredited staff.Sports Nutrition Support: Access to HPC team including 1-2-1 sessions with sports nutritionist.Sports Psychology Support: Access to HPC team including 1-2-1 sessions with sports
Who can apply for a UBSport scholarship?
- Scholarships are open to all students irrespective of nationality or course.
- Individuals cannot receive both a UBSport scholarship and TASS scholarship in the same academic year but are encouraged to apply for both (if relevant) in the first instance.
- We welcome applications from prospective students, even if they have not yet received an offer, or had a place confirmed at the University.
- Scholarships are reviewed annually and we encourage applications from any year of study.
How to apply
The application process for individual sport scholarship awards 2015-16 is now open and closes on 8 June 2015.
Download the application form here.
Please take note of the interview dates and ensure you are able to attend should you be invited to do so.
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