In addition to the support services available to talented athletes, our Sport bursary programme provides further benefits including funding support for competition, training, and lifestyle expenses and free access to Glasgow City Council sport facilities.

To apply for the Sports bursary programme

Please download an application form: Sports bursary form 2011-2012 (doc) and return to:

Colin Montgomerie Golf Scholarship

This prestigious award is given to the most talented student golfer at the University and is deserved recognition for the time athletes dedicate to the continued development of their game. In addition to being awarded the Claret Jug, the winner will be awarded £400 towards golf related expenses.

To apply for the Colin Montgomerie Scholarship, write a brief report (less than 500 words) and include information regarding your current handicap, past achievements and current aspects of your game you are developing. Reports should be sent to:

The University of Glasgow Golf Scholarship Scheme is supported by the R&A, and as such is one of a few universities in the UK recognised as providing a supportive environment conducive to developing potential in talented golfers.

As well as the athlete support services offered to talented athletes, additional complimentary benefits of the Golf Scholarship Scheme include:

• Year round practice facilities
• Competition and training access to Glasgow Gailes Golf Club, the 9th oldest golf course in the world and qualifying course for the British Open
• Coaching and course management sessions from a recognised PGA professional
• Support for competition related expenses
• University of Glasgow golf clothing

To apply for the Golf scholarship scheme

Please download an application form: Golf scholarship application form 2011-2012(doc) and return to:

 Through Winning Students, Scottish talented student athletes at the University of Glasgow can apply now for sports scholarship support.

Winning Students is Scotland's national sports scholarship programme, supporting student athletes with annual scholarships up to the value of £5,500 to help them achieve their sporting and academic goals.It currently provides scholarships in nine core sports and through individual scholarships to athletes in other sports.

The University of Glasgow is a member of the Winning Students network, entitling its students to apply for an individual scholarship.

Athletes in the core sports: badminton, golf, hockey, judo, orienteering, squash, swimming, triathlon and women's football are nominated directly by their governing body and should not apply individually.

To be considered for a 2011-12 individual scholarship, scholars should check the general selection criteria at www.winningstudents-scotland.ac.uk/selection which outlines the education and non-sporting requirements.

Athletics star Sarah Kelly is in her first year studying History and International Relations at the University of Dundee. The Fife teenager finished seventh in the 800m finals at the 2010 World Junior Championships and was selected for a Winning Students scholarship. She said: "When I did well at the World Juniors that gave me a taste of what the future can hold, but I can't just sit back now and expect it all to come together. The Winning Students scholarship will be a massive help, enabling me to compete in more events in England and abroad, where the standard of competition will push me to perform even better and hopefully be at the front fighting for the medals."

Athletes in non-core sports must have either attained the following level in their sport, or demonstrated the potential to compete at this level: top 25 at the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games or World Championships; top 15 at the European Championships or Commonwealth Games; or top 5 at the World University Games or World University Championships.

For 2011-12 applications, consideration will be given to athletes in contention to compete in any discipline, including team sports, at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Athletes in the process of applying to study at the University of Glasgow this year are also eligible to submit a nomination form, which can be downloaded at:
www.winningstudents-scotland.ac.uk/selection/selection-timeline/Nomination-Form.pdf

The nomination process closes on 15 April 2011, and forms can be submitted by the athlete, governing body of sport or college or university, but must carry a signature from all three parties to be considered. Anyone not yet at college or university should provide proof of application (college) or a UCAS number (university).

Completed forms should be submitted by post to:

Representatives of the Winning Students Advisory Board will consider the nominated athletes and selection for an individual scholarship will be confirmed in early October 2011.
For more information, visit www.winningstudents-scotland.ac.uk

Glasgow Student Sport City is a partnership between the 3 Universities - Glasgow, Caledonian and Strathclyde and the 10 Colleges to support the best athletes in the country with a network of excellent sport training facilities, throughout Glasgow, and provide a wide range of educational programmes through the network of participating Universities and Colleges. The possibilities for student athletes are limitless. Full details are found on the Glasgow Student Sport City website.

www.glasgowstudentsportcity.co.uk