Are you a talented athlete with postgraduate ambitions? Loughborough University—renowned for being one of the best sports universities in the world—is inviting applications for its 2025 Sports Scholarships, offering financial aid, elite-level performance support, and academic flexibility to student-athletes from across the globe.
Whether you are a UK resident or an international student, this is your chance to train and compete at the highest level while pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree at a world-leading institution.
📅 When is the Application Deadline:
23 May 2025
Successful applicants will be notified by 20 June 2025.
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🏆 Tell Me About The Award:
The Loughborough Sports Scholarship supports talented postgraduate student-athletes by combining world-class athletic training with academic flexibility. It includes financial assistance and access to elite sport performance services.
📚 Which Fields are Eligible?
All postgraduate Master’s and Research degree programmes offered at Loughborough University.
📝 Type:
Postgraduate Scholarship and Bursary (for Master’s and PhD students)
👥 Who can Apply?
- UK and International students
- Talented athletes with a proven performance record
- Applicants must have applied for and preferably hold a conditional offer to a postgraduate programme at Loughborough University.
✅ How are Applicants Selected?
- Based on academic merit and sporting achievement
- Must be able to contribute to Loughborough’s performance programmes and compete in BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport) events
- Selection by a scholarship panel
🌍 Which Countries Are Eligible?
All countries – both UK and international applicants are welcome.
📌 Where will the Award be Taken?
At Loughborough University, United Kingdom
🔢 How Many Awards?
Not specified, but competitive and limited
🎁 What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Up to £5,000/year financial support
- 40% tuition fee reduction (approx. £8,000) for self-funded international postgraduates
- Free Loughborough Sport Gold Membership (including Powerbase Gym)
- Free Athletic Union club membership
- Campus parking permit
- Access to top-tier coaching, sports science, nutrition, psychology, and academic support
⏳ How Long Will the Award Last?
One academic year (renewable in some cases, subject to performance and academic progress)
📝 How to Apply:
- Apply for a postgraduate degree at Loughborough University
- Once you have an application number or conditional offer, submit your sports scholarship application

