University of Kent Sports Scholarships Scheme-September 2025 Entry (Up to £5,000 per year)

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.

 

• Table of Content
• About University Of Kent
• University of Kent Sports Scholarships Scheme
• Aim and Benefits of University of Kent Sports Scholarships Scheme
• University of Kent Sports Scholarships Scheme Courses
• Requirements for University of Kent Sports Scholarships Scheme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University Of Kent

Kent is a leading academic institution: 97% of our research was judged to be of international quality in the Research Excellence Framework.

University of Kent Sports Scholarships Scheme

Application Deadline	30 Apr 2025
Value	£5,000
Country to study	United Kingdom
School to study	University of Kent
Type	Undergraduate
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	University Of Kent
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of University of Kent Sports Scholarships Scheme

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 
• Access to the Kent Sport Clinic for sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation
• Inclusive Kent Sport Membership at Canterbury or equivalent access at Medway
• Weekly Coach-led Strength & Conditioning and exercise prescription App access
• Termly Technique & Testing and Sports Scholarship Workshops
• Scholarship Welcome, Celebration and Social Events
• Sports Scholarship Ambassadorial opportunities
• Access to local professional sports clubs and business partner initiatives
• Exclusive Sports Scholarship training attire

University of Kent Sports Scholarships Scheme Courses

• Sport

Requirements for University of Kent Sports Scholarships Scheme Qualification

• 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 

• Please view the detailed FAQ section within the Sports Scholarship webpage for a breakdown of application criteria and expectations of the scheme

It is not necessary to wait for an offer of a place before submitting your application, however your application will be checked against a valid Kent Vision Applicant ID. Applicants should also note that the offer of a Sports Scholarship does not carry with it the offer of a place and all students are subject to the normal course tuition fees.

Application Deadline

April 30, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University Of Kent on www.kent.ac.uk to apply

The 2025/26 Sports Scholarship Scheme is open for applications until 30th April, 2025. This is for students commencing study in September 2025.

For more details visit: University of Kent website.