University Sports Scholarships

Explore our Scholarship scheme

The University of Hertfordshire Performance Sport Programme has an excellent Sport Scholarship Scheme which provides an extensive range of support services to our elite and talented athletes studying at the University.

All applications to the Sports Scholarship Scheme are considered on an individual basis and will vary between athletes and sports. Priority will be given to our current BUCS Performance Sports – Women’s Football, Men’s & Women’s Futsal, Men’s Basketball, Netball and American Football. Athletes from other teams and/or individual sports will be considered on a case-by-case basis but should be representing their sport at a national age group level or above (or an equivalent level where player pathways may differ from sport to sport).

Compete Nationally

Represent Herts in top-level BUCS leagues and national competitions.

Financial Support

Scholarships offer funding to support your academic and athletic journey.

Academic Flexibility

Study is structured to work around your training and matches.

Leading Coaches

Learn from expert coaches with national and international experience.

Health & Fitness Memberships

Free access to on-campus gyms, fitness classes and recovery spaces.

Strength &Conditioning+ Physiotherapy

Tailored programmes and physio support to keep you fit and performing.

Our students say...

Meet Bethany Brittain

“I loved my time at Hertfordshire, I honestly don’t think I’d be playing professional Netball now if it wasn’t for the support I received whilst being involved in the University of Hertfordshire’s scholarship programme. It not only allowed me to pursue my academic career, but it also pushed me in my sports one too and captaining the team to become the first University of Hertfordshire performance team to win back-to-back national titles whilst there wasn’t too bad either!”

Bethany Brittain, Alumni Scholar Professional Netballer - Leeds Rhinos

Sports Scholarship benefits

Gym membership at The Sport Village and The Oval campus gyms
Strength and conditioning from industry leading coaches at Performance Herts
Athlete education workshops covering topics such as nutrition, sport psychology, anti-doping, etc.
BUCS competition expenses
Physiotherapy

Financial Sport Scholarship Award (these payments contribute towards training, competition and living costs)
University of Hertfordshire branded teamwear
Academic flexibility for dual-career athletes (around national training camps and competition)
Lifestyle support from a TALS qualified practitioner to help with an athlete’s development and ability to balance sport alongside degree studies

Applications