Northumbria University Scholarships

At Northumbria University we are committed to raising the bar and helping you realise your ambitions as a performance athlete. Given the fantastic facilities and support we offer, we're confident that you'll find everything you need to reach the next level right here. We recognise that juggling University life and high level sport isn't easy and we're here to help you achieve the perfect balance. The support we provide ensures that you can get the most out your sport, study and life as a student.

There are three types of Scholarships available:

  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Bronze

Further information on each of the scholarships is available below.

Our Scholarships are highly sought after. Therefore, when making your application please ensure that you give as much information about your achievements as possible.

Gold Scholarships

Up to full fees for 3 years

Plus a package of support that includes the following:

  • Performance coaching
  • Physiotheraphy
  • Massage therapy
  • Access to other medical servcies as needed
  • 1:1 and small group Strength and Conditioning
  • Performance analysis
  • Sport Central Platinum Membership
  • Competition and training expenses (TN Manager's discretion)
  • Further support based on need and delivered individually.

Expected athlete profile for Gold Scholarships:

Basketball: International representation at Senior, U20 or U16 level or equivalent.

Golf (Men): Handicap of 1 or better or inclusion in a national squad.
Golf (Women): Handicap of 3 or better or inclusion in a national squad.

Netball: International representation at Senior, U21, U19 or U17 level. Inclusion in an NSL squad in 2012/13

Volleyball: International representation at Senior, Junior or Cadet level. Inclusion in a Super 8s squad in 2012/13.

All other sports: International representation at Senior or Junior level in a BUCS sport.

Only 1st year undergraduate or 1st year postgraduates can apply. Scholarships are open to home, EU or international students.

Applications for all scholarships open from December 2012.

You must have applied for a place to study at Northumbria University to apply.

To apply please download and complete the Application Form.

Application Form (page 7 of brochure)

Once completed please send to:

Senior Support Services Co-ordinator
Northumbria University
6 North Street East
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST

Alternatively, email to performancesport@northumbria.ac.uk

Applications for all Scholarships open December 2012.
Application deadline for all scholarships is Monday 9th September 2013.
Decisions will be made by the end of September 2013.

Silver Scholarships

Up to £3k for 3 years

Plus a package of support that includes:

  • Performance coaching
  • Physiotherapy
  • Massage therapy
  • Access to other medical services as needed
  • 1:1 and small group Strength and Conditioning
  • Performance analysis
  • Sport Central Platinum Membership
  • Competition and training expenses (at TN Manager's discretion)
  • Further support based on need and delivered individually

Expected athlete profile for Silver Scholarships:

Membership of an NGB Excel programme,Regional Squad or equivalent. Silver Scholarships are only availabe to athletes competing in BUCS sports. Scholarships are open to home, EU and international students.

Applications for all scholarships open from December 2012.

You must have applied for a place to study at Northumbria University to apply.

To apply please download and complete the Application Form.

Application Form (page 7 of brochure)

Once completed please send to:

Senior Services Co-ordinator
Northumbria University
6 North Street East
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST

Alternatively, email to performancesport@northumbria.ac.uk

Applications for all Scholarships open December 2012.
Application deadline for all scholarships is Monday 9th September 2013.
Decisions will be made by the end of September 2013.

Bronze Scholarships

Up to £1.5k per year for 3 years

Plus a package of support that includes:

  • Physiotherapy
  • Small group Strength and Conditioning
  • Sport Central Platinum Membership
  • Athlete Education Workshops

Expected athlete profile for Bronze Scholarship:

Membership of an NGB Excel programme, Regional squad or equivalent. Bronze Scholarships are only available to athletes competing in BUCS sports. Scholarships are open to home, EU or international students.

Applications for all scholarships open from December 2012.

You must have applied for a place to study at Northumbria University to apply.

To apply please download and complete the Application Form.

 Application Form (page 7 of brochure)

Once completed please send to

Senior Services Co-ordinator
Northumbria University
6 North Street East
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST

Alternatively, email to performancesport@northumbria.ac.uk

Applications for all Scholarships open December 2012.
Application deadline for all scholarships is Monday 9th September 2013.
Decisions will be made by the end of September 2013.

 

Other Scholarships

 

Northumbria University, along with 11 other UK universities, receives generous funding from the R&A Foundation to assist with the education and development of talented young golfers and to enhance the standard of university golf. The R&A foundation also awards individual scholarships to selected students in full time education who meet minimum criteria of +1 or better for men, and 3 or better for women. Students wishing to make application for a scholarship should apply via www.randa.org

 

 

 

 

The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) is a government funded programme to support and fast-track young sporting talent, the potential medal winners of the future! TASS offers sport specific services to young athletes with sporting promise in a wide range of sports, with the aim of helping them fulfil their sporting potential whilst continuing their education. TASS provides athletes with a tailored package of services worth up to £3500 in value. Awards are granted on an annual basis with nominations made by their individual sporting National Governing Bodies.

Once accepted onto the scheme, support is provided through a network of accredited Universities and Colleges throughout England. As a TASS partner institution Team Northumbria has a great deal of experience servicing TASS athletes studying at Northumbria University. Further details can be found on the TASS website www.tass.gov.uk

 

 

The Foundation works closely with the University to 'Enhance Potential through Sport'. Each yearthe Foundation offers a small number of scholarship grants to performance level student athletes who fall outside of the Team Northumbria Scholarship criteria.

Foundation scholarships are only open to student athletes who compete at International standard either in a non BUCS sport or, in the case of students with a disability, any Paralympic sport.

For further information or to apply www.nusportcentral.com/sport-foundation

 

 

 


Sport Scholars 2012/13

Joshua Bassitt

Golf Scholar

Emmy Blouin

Volleyball Scholar

Tom Schofield

Rugby Union Scholar

Peter Watling

Football Scholar

Tom White

Ski Scholar

Darcie Worsdale

Netball Scholar

Want to know more about Scholarships?
Then get in touch with Heather Steel.

 
 
 
 
 

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