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Sport scholarships

NTU offers a number of scholarship awards each year to high-performing student athletes from a range of different sports for undergraduate and postgraduate study. Each award is tailored to the needs of the athlete to ensure that everything is put in place to help them to achieve both academic and sporting success while at NTU.

The Lacrosse Men's 1st Team lifting up the trophy and celebrating after winning the National Title at BUCS Big Wednesday

Sport Scholarship Support at NTU

The NTU sport scholarship programme is designed to support talented athletes in achieving their full potential, offering a comprehensive package of support to help student-athletes succeed in both their sport and academic studies. With a proven record of sporting success, we are passionate about nurturing talent and committed to helping ambitious athletes develop and thrive throughout their university journey.

Our sport scholars benefit from an extensive package of support, including:

  • Complimentary sports club membership
  • Small group strength and conditioning training
  • Sports nutrition
  • Sports psychology
  • Physiotherapy
  • Athlete personal develoment and lifestyle support
  • Sport scholar kit
  • Support with academic flexibility
  • Potential bursary or fee reduction

Apply to the NTU Sport Scholarship Programme

Applications to the NTU Sport Scholarship Programme for the 27/28 academic year are now open.

Eligibility

To qualify for a sport scholarship, you must:

  • Be currently enrolled on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at NTU, or be in the process of applying to become an NTU student for the 27/28 academic year.
  • Compete at a regional, national or international standard in your sport or show evidence of significant future sporting potential.

Advice for applicants

When applying for a sport scholarship at NTU please be aware of the following:

  • Experience level is not a guarantee of a successful application
  • Sport scholars must compete for NTU in all BUCS competitions and attend all club training sessions
  • If you are unsuccessful in your application the first time around you can apply again in the succeeding academic years
  • A sport scholarship is valid for one academic year only; sport scholars must reapply if they wish to continue to receive support

Application Forms

Please click on the links below to apply for an NTU Sport Scholarship:

Nottingham Trent University Sport Scholarship Application 2027-28 - Basketball – Fill in form

Nottingham Trent University Sport Scholarship Application 2027-28 - Canoe – Fill in form

Nottingham Trent University Sport Scholarship Application 2027-28 - Football – Fill in form

Nottingham Trent University Sport Scholarship Application 2027-28 - Hockey – Fill in form

Nottingham Trent University Sport Scholarship Application 2027-28 - Lacrosse – Fill in form

Nottingham Trent University Sport Scholarship Application 2027-28 - Netball – Fill in form

Nottingham Trent University Sport Scholarship Application 2027-28 - Rugby Union – Fill in form

Nottingham Trent University Sport Scholarship Application 2027-28 - Table Tennis – Fill in form

Nottingham Trent University Sport Scholarship Application 2027-28 - Tennis – Fill in form

Still need help?

NTU Sports Scholarships
+44 (0)115 848 3219
sport@ntu.ac.uk

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