Sports Scholarships Scheme

The University of Kent is committed to delivering sporting excellence and is proud to offer scholarships to students with outstanding sporting ability at both Canterbury and Medway campuses. The amount to be offered will be determined by the University Sports Scholarship Committee and each case is considered on its own merit. A University of Kent Sports Scholarship includes the following benefits:

• Financial support of between £300 - £5,000 per year to support access to facilities, preparation and participation in sport alongside sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
• Inclusive Kent Sport Membership at Canterbury or equivalent access at Medway.
• Weekly Coach-led Strength & Conditioning and Training Diary.
• Termly Technique & Testing and Sports Scholarship Workshops.
• Scholarship Welcome, Celebration and Social Events.
• Access to local professional sports clubs and business partner initiatives.

Criteria

• Scholarships are available to outstanding student athletes from any sport who compete (at least) at county level or equivalent
• Sports Scholars should be committed to representing the University of Kent in British University & College Sport (BUCS) competition and join their relevant student club
• Sports Scholarships are open to new international and domestic undergraduate and postgraduate applicants, as well as current University of Kent students
• We also have a bespoke offer for Kent and Medway Medical School students
• Sports scholarships are not available to International students taking a foundation year