Heriot-Watt University Sports Scholarships 2025

Heriot-Watt University Sports Scholarship Programme is delivered in partnership with Heriot-Watt University, Oriam and Heriot-Watt University Sports Union. The programme is designed to embed a high-performance training environment into a student-athlete's weekly schedule.

Our scholarships operate on a top-up support basis, acting as a fully inclusive method to ensure each athlete can reach their full potential in their chosen sport while simultaneously reaching their full academic potential studying at Heriot-Watt University.

• Table of Content
• About Heriot-Watt University
• Sports Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Sports Scholarships
• Requirements for Sports Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Heriot-Watt University

Founded in 1821, Heriot-Watt has a rich heritage and is valued for its pioneering research informed by the global needs of business and industry. Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers an extensive range of research-informed degree programmes in a global study environment, with strong links to business and industry.

Sports Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Sports Scholarships

• Academic Flexibility 
• Oriam Membership  
• Twice weekly Strength & Conditioning sessions with one of our Sport Scientists (individualised programming on a 1:12 coach-to-athlete ratio) 
• Educational Workshops (Nutrition, Anti-doping, Sport Psychology, Performance Lifestyle) 
• Sport Psychology (individual drop-ins and group workshops) 
• Physiotherapy embedded within one weekly S&C session, or through an individual appointment provided on-site by Oriam Clinic 
• Performance Lifestyle (1:1 consultations, Academic Flexibility) 
• Fitness Testing 
• Weekly Hydrotherapy pool recovery (massage jets, underwater treadmill, hot & cold Cryospas, sauna) 
• Sport Scholar Kit (1/4 zip sweater, t-shirt & shorts) 

Requirements for Sports Scholarships Qualification

Students of all nationalities and years of study are eligible to apply and be considered for a sport scholarship, on both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at Heriot-Watt University.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Heriot-Watt University Scholarship webpage