Heriot-Watt University - Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships

You get a cut in your tuition fees plus a full support package for athletes while you study at Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh campus. A Level 1 award cuts your tuition fees by 25% and is for top-level athletes. A Coaching Scholarship for postgraduate coaches usually cuts fees by 20%, and up to 100% for exceptional candidates. There is also a Level 2 award for athletes earlier in their career. On top of the fee cut, every scholar gets free membership of Oriam (Scotland's national sports performance centre), strength and conditioning training twice a week with a sports scientist, physiotherapy, sports psychology, fitness testing, nutrition and anti-doping workshops, weekly recovery in a hydrotherapy pool, and a kit set. The programme runs with the university, Oriam and the Heriot-Watt Sports Union.

Who can apply

• University: You study at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh campus.
• Level: You are an undergraduate or postgraduate student, including graduate apprenticeships.
• Study mode: You study full-time or part-time.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply, in any year of study.
• Sport: Priority goes to Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth sports, then to BUCS priority sports (the British university sports league). Other sports are judged case by case.
• Level 1 standard: You compete at the highest level, for example the Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth Games, a senior GB or Scotland international selection, or a professional contract. You need references from your national governing body and your coach.
• Coaching Scholarship: You are a postgraduate coach with a Level 2 coaching qualification (or equivalent) and IELTS 6.5.

How to apply

First apply for your Heriot-Watt degree through UCAS. Then submit the sports scholarship form online. If contextual admissions apply to you, send the form within 7 days of your university application. Your references are contacted to confirm your sporting record, and Oriam's Performance Sport Panel reviews the applications. The scholarship is currently open.