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The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is home to a wealth of sporting talent, and we count many Olympic medallists and world champions amongst our alumni Sports Hall of Fame.

Naturally, we are extremely proud of our students who represent their sport and their home country at an elite level. Current students are excelling in rowing, hockey, rugby, and martial arts. Others are on the pathway to success in many other disciplines.

Competing at the highest level is seriously tough. Student athletes must balance their academic lives with gruelling training schedules but also face additional costs for competing and optimising their fitness.

You can support a talented student athlete to have a dual career, by helping fund their coaching, specialist equipment and competition entry fees with a scholarship award of up to £1,000.

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship package also provides specialist lifestyle and performance support, including nutritional advice and physiotherapy, delivered alongside a tailored package of academic support and personal development mentoring.

Give a gift today and you can help a student reach their performance goals.

Support students like Mathilda

Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics in 2024 and was helped along the way by university donors:

“It was purely down to the University that I was able to complete my degree. Without the support I’ve received from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, my family, friends and the GB Rowing team, I couldn’t have got to where I am with my rowing career today.”

Support students like Victoria

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Victoria is a second-year undergraduate and plays elite-level hockey.

“It’s expensive to keep up with things like equipment, training camps, and traveling to tournaments, especially when I’m representing Spain as well as playing for the university and ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Hockey Club. 

My scholarship is helping me reach new levels in my sport. But it’s not just about the financial support, it’s also about feeling supported and encouraged to keep pushing myself.

Knowing there are people out there who believe in me means a lot. Thank you for helping me pursue both my sport and my education. It really means the world!"

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