University of Sunderland - Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

You get about EUR 2,300 (£2,000) per year for up to three years of your undergraduate degree, so up to roughly EUR 7,000 (£6,000) in total. You also get a 20% discount on your tuition fees and a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation. On top of the money, you join Team Sunderland's athlete support: mentoring (regular one-to-one guidance), sports massage, physiotherapy, gym access, strength and conditioning training, nutrition advice and lifestyle management. The University of Sunderland funds it from a donation by Sunderland-born Mike Clasper CBE, in memory of his father Douglas.

Who can apply

• University: You study a full-time undergraduate (bachelor's) degree at the University of Sunderland on an eligible course.
• Study phase: You are a first-year student who started your course in autumn 2025.
• Sport level: In the last 18 months you were selected to compete at regional, national or international level.
• Team Sunderland: You are a member of Team Sunderland as an Elite Athlete.
• Your sport: You compete in a sport recognised by BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport), the body that runs university sport in the UK.
• Field of study: Any eligible undergraduate course counts, not just sports subjects.

How to apply

You apply through your University E-Vision account by 31 January 2026. You can ask the university's Philanthropy Team for advice before you apply.