UofG Sport provides a variety of scholarships, bursaries and performance-level opportunities for both aspiring and professional athletes studying at the University of Glasgow.
Sports Bursary 2025-26
Apply for funding to support competition, training and lifestyle expenses and get free access to University Sports Facilities.
Applications are open now and close Sunday 21st September 2025.
Sports Bursary Programme Application Form 2025-26
Please note: As part of the application form you will be required to submit a reference statement from your coach or other representative. Please ensure that you have this statement ready before beginning your application. Whilst applications will be considered without this reference, it may affect your chances of a successful application.
Sports Bursary Services
We provide support to our talented student athletes as they manage the demands of competing in sport at the highest level whilst undertaking their University of Glasgow degree. Many talented athletes benefit from the range of services offered and have found our University the ideal institution to allow them to develop and fulfil their sporting potential whilst studying for an academic degree.
University of Glasgow athletes include up-and-coming athletes as well as those competing at the pinnacle of international sport competition, in events such as the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
A number of services are available for talented athletes at the University and supported athletes will have access to some or all of the following:
- financial support ranging from £200-£1200 per year
- free membership to UofG Sport and access to University Sports facilities
- support gaining academic flexibility
- strength and conditioning support
- sports psychology support
- nutritional advice
- links to University Sports Science Department
- performance testing
Lucian Procopciuc World University Games 2025
Lucian graduated from the University of Glasgow with a Master’s degree in Software Development. He began practising Taekwondo at the age of five and has been competing for 15 years!
We are excited to see how Lucian performs while competing for Portugal after a solid training camp. It’s also wonderful to hear how our Sport Bursary has helped fund Lucian’s international competitions, training, and sporting opportunities.
Winning Students Scholarship
Winning Students 100 is Scotland's national sports scholarship programme. It is a world-class dual-career initiative that supports 100 of the most talented student athletes enrolled in Higher and Further Education institutions across Scotland. Applications for Winning Students 100 are currently open and will remain so until Friday 19 September. You can apply through the online portal via the link below:
Women's Basketball Bursary
The Dr Anne Ferguson Bursary for Basketball
Applications are welcome from any active or prospective member of the Glasgow University Women’s Basketball Club. £500 awards are made annually during Semester One.
Sports Bursary Programme Application Form 2025-26
Please note: As part of the application form you will be required to submit a reference statement from your coach or other representative. Please ensure that you have this statement ready before beginning your application. Whilst applications will be considered without this reference, it may affect your chances of a successful application.
Sutherland Golf and Law Scholarship
This scholarship supports golf athletes studying law at UofG. Female golfers must have a Handicap Index below 4, while male golfers should be 2 or lower. Please apply via the link below:
Sports Bursary Programme Application Form 2025-26
Please note: As part of the application form you will be required to submit a reference statement from your coach or other representative. Please ensure that you have this statement ready before beginning your application. Whilst applications will be considered without this reference, it may affect your chances of a successful application.
Contact
Calum Hill
Active Lifestyles Lead (Athlete Support)
University of Glasgow Sport
Stevenson Building
77 Oakfield Avenue
Glasgow G12 8LT
+44 (0) 141 330 3904
calum.hill@glasgow.ac.uk