Performance Athlete Support Programme

Our Performance Athlete Support Programme allows talented student athletes to balance university life while achieving their sporting potential.

What you could receive

Successful applicants will receive a support package worth up to £3,000, this may include:

• The performance athlete scholarship of up to £1,000
• Financial support towards competing in BUCS and international student competitions
• Team Hallam membership and Team Hallam kit
• Unlimited access to our sport and fitness facilities and programmes
• Personalised training and technology
• Massage and physiotherapy
• Sports psychology and one-to-one support
• Lifestyle, nutrition, and anti-doping workshops
• Preferential accommodation allocation
• Preferential offers with lower entry requirements

We will also support flexible study to help you balance sport and academic responsibilities.

We will consider any student or applicant who consistently performs at a high level in their sport.

Our decisions to award scholarships are based on the University’s sports strategy and influenced by the number of applications we receive.

How to apply

You will need to submit an application form. The form will ask you for:

• Information about your sport and performance level
• A reference
• A personal statement

You must read the terms and conditions before applying. These can be found at the start of the application form.

What happens next

We will contact you regarding the outcome of your application. If you apply before the end of April, you will normally hear from us in May. If you apply later, you will normally hear from us in September.

If you have any questions about the Performance Athlete Support Programme, please contact the Performance Sport Team.

Performance Sport Team performancesport@shu.ac.uk