Loughborough Athletic Union Scholarship
Celebrating elite performance beyond our performance programmes.
We are excited to introduce the Loughborough Sport Athletic Union Scholarship for a pilot year, designed for exceptional student-athletes competing at the highest levels of their sport.
This new scholarship offer aims to recognise outstanding talent within Athletic Union clubs that sit outside of our existing performance programmes.
The scholarship is open to exceptional athletes across several targeted sports, including:
- American Football
- Canoe
- Lacrosse
- Rugby League
- Snowsports
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball
- Women’s Futsal
Athletes from other Athletic Union clubs are also welcome to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis where they demonstrate exceptional calibre.
This programme broadens Loughborough Sport’s commitment to supporting high-performing student-athletes across our diverse sporting community.
What you get
Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive support package designed to enhance their sporting and academic experience at Loughborough. This includes:
- £1,000
- Free Athletic Union club membership
- Free Loughborough Sport Gold membership
- Loughborough Sport stash
Additional performance support may be available depending on the level of the athlete and the requirements of the sport/competition.
Criteria
To be considered for the Scholarship, athletes must:
- Be joining Loughborough University for the 2026 entry
- Be competing at a high national or international level within their sport
- Commit to competing in all required BUCS competitions for their sport during the academic year
- Supply evidence of sporting level and achievements, along with a recommendation from a coach or relevant official
- Athletes from targeted sports will be prioritised, but exceptional performers from other AU sports are also welcome to apply.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted using the form below. Please ensure you provide:
- Verified evidence of your performance level
- A coach’s or governing body's recommendation
- Any additional supporting information that demonstrates your suitability
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application deadline: Sunday 15 March 2026
We will review applications as they are submitted and aim to respond to all applicants approximately one month after the closing deadline.