Sports Scholarships for International Students at University of Derby in UK, 2020

  •  Master, Bachelor
  •  31-Jul-2020
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  Up to £6,000 fee subsidy

If you have decided what to become in the future, no hurdle can stop you from achieving it. With this positive approach, the University of Derby is awarding Sports Scholarships for international students who are facing financial constraints.

The objective of the sports program is to support talented athletes in encouraging sports potential and their academic studies.

University of Derby Information

University of Derby Grants

Sports Scholarships for International Students at University of Derby in UK, 2020 Founded in 1992, University of Derby is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Derby (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East Midlands. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Derby is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Derby offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 27 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this UK higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, or Online degree programs in the field of sports.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Student-athletes competing at a high county level up to senior internationals and studying an undergraduate, postgraduate, or online degree.
  • Team Derby has seven performance teams, men’s and women’s badminton, men’s basketball, men’s football, track cycling and men’s and women’s volleyball, however, athletes competing in all BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) events are eligible to apply.

Offered Benefits

The program will provide up to £6,000 fee subsidy and other benefits given below:

  • Strength and Conditioning and Physiotherapy support.
  • Sports Centre gym membership, fitness suite membership, and use of the performance suite.
  • Discounted University accommodation.
  • Lifestyle support services and sports science services.
  • Sports scholarship kit.
  • Dedicated athlete liaison officer.
  • Psychology 1:1 and group sessions.
  • Educational workshops to support lifestyle skills and sports performance.
  • BUCS Individual sport entry fees.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: To be considered for the opportunity , you must download and complete a Team Derby Sports application Form and return it together with your sporting reference by email to [email protected]
  • Supporting Documents: Candidates must provide supporting references preferably on headed paper with their applications.
  • Admission Requirements: For taking admission, candidates must check the entry requirements of the program.
  • Language Requirement: If English is not your first language then you must submit a copy of a recent English language test certificate or provide details of when you are going to take the test.
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