Our sport scholarship packages offer a range of financial and specialist support services to our student athletes and are offered at three levels: Developing Excellence, Excellence and Elite.
Depending on award level, scholar will benefit from:
- Financial support of up to £1,500 in an individualised financial plan.
- Gym and Swim membership
- Sports Association membership
- Strength and conditioning
- Physiotherapy and massage support
- Nutritional guidance
- Psychology support
- Performance lifestyle guidance
- Workshop programme
- UEA+Sport scholar kit
Scholarship application are welcomed for all sports, each case being reviewed against our criteria.
Scholarship Packages
| Elite | Excellence | Developing Excellence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Bursary | Up to £1500 | Up to £500 | - |
| Gym and Swim Membership | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Gym or Swim Membership | - | - | ✓ |
| UEA Sports Membership | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workshops | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength and Conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physiotherapy/Massage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nutrition | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lifestyle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
How to apply
Scholarships are available for prospective and current students, nationally and internationally. If you consider yourself to meet the criteria for any of the scholarships, we want to hear from you!
Apply online or email performance.sport@uea.ac.uk.
HEAR FROM OUR SCHOLARS
Joey Awala – powerlifting scholar and Computing Science student
“Being part the scholarship scheme is amazing as it attaches you to a group of hard working individuals regardless of which sport – you’re surrounded by determined people who’ve given their time to excel in their activities. The scholarship will benefit my sport as it gives me access to facilities and equipment to progress further.”
Phoebe Parker – netball scholar and Adult Nursing student
“Being on the scholarship programme allows me to excel in both my sport and academics, knowing I am supported to succeed in both. I am financially supported to travel nationally for fixtures and training, as well as supported to optimise my performance through physiotherapy, nutritional and psychological support.”
Harry Jones – swimming scholar and Environmental Sciences student
“The excellence scholarship at UEA has allowed me to give my all to my sport alongside my studies. It has provided me with opportunities to meet other aspiring athletes through workshops, as well as giving me access to first class facilities. The support given by the staff has been amazing and they always go above and beyond to make sure we are happy athletes!”
