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Sport Scholarships

 

At Northumbria, we believe sporting excellence and academic ambition go hand in hand, and our Sport Scholarships are designed to support you in developing both athletically and academically.

We have a range of Sport Scholarships available for exceptional student-athletes competing at an academic, national or international standard, as well as those who can show strong evidence of outstanding future potential.

Applications for September 2026 are open. To find out more or seek support on completing a scholarship application, please complete the register interest form below, and a member of Northumbria Sport will be in touch.

Sport Scholarship Eligibility

Sport Scholarship applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Be of an academy, national or international standard in your sport, or show strong evidence of future outstanding potential.
  • Be accepted and enrolled on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at either of our Newcastle upon Tyne campuses (City or Coach Lane).

Note: Each scholarship has its own terms and conditions, and the criteria listed above may not be exhaustive. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the Northumbria Sport website.

Your Sport and Study Options

Explore the sport and study options available to you at Northumbria.

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Register for a Follow-up from Northumbria Sport

Register your details below, ensuring you opt-in to at least one form of communication, and a member of Northumbria Sport will be in touch to discuss your sporting abilities and to guide you through the Sport Scholarship application process.

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