Each year, Oxford Brookes University awards Sports Scholarships to talented student-athletes who demonstrate outstanding ability, dedication and potential in their chosen sport. We consider applicants from all sporting disciplines, but priority is given to those competing in Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth sports, or sports featured in British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions.
Performance Sport Scholarship Programme
Oxford Brookes University is committed to supporting and enhancing our students’ sporting excellence.
At Oxford Brookes University, the Performance Sport Scholarship Programme for 2026–2027 will operate through a tiered structure of Gold, Silver and Bronze awards.
Financial rewards will be available to student-athletes at Gold and Silver levels, alongside a comprehensive package of services for all scholars, including Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, Sport Psychology and Personal Development support.
As an accredited, dual-career delivery site, the University is committed to enabling student athletes to succeed both in their sport and in their academic studies. Scholars will benefit from tailored academic flexibility where appropriate, helping them to manage the demands of high-performance sport while continuing to progress and achieve in their education.
Gold Support Package
- Financial Bursary: £1,000
- Canterbury Leisurewear
- Sport & Active Wellness Fitness Membership
- Support Service Workshop/Induction
- Anti-Doping Workshop
- 1-2-1 Sport Psychology
- 1-2-1 Discounted Physiotherapy
- 1-2-1 Brookes Applied Nutrition
- Sport-Specific Strength & Conditioning
- ECG Screening
- Academic Flexibility
Silver Support Package
- Financial Bursary: £500
- Canterbury Leisurewear
- Sport & Active Wellness Fitness Membership
- Support Service Workshop/Induction
- Anti-Doping Workshop
- 1-2-1 Sport Psychology
- 1-2-1 Discounted Physiotherapy
- 1-2-1 Brookes Applied Nutrition
- Sport-Specific Strength & Conditioning
- ECG Screening
- Academic Flexibility
Bronze Support Package
- Canterbury Leisurewear
- Sport & Active Wellness Fitness Membership
- Support Service Workshop/Induction
- Anti-Doping Workshop
- 1-2-1 Sport Psychology
- 1-2-1 Discounted Physiotherapy
- 1-2-1 Brookes Applied Nutrition
- Sport-Specific Strength & Conditioning
- ECG Screening
- Academic Flexibility
To be eligible, you must:
- Represent Oxford Brookes University in BUCS competitions (or equivalent)
- Have competed at academy, age-group international level or above, as appropriate to your sport and demonstrate a desire to progress further within that sport.
- Compete in a recognised sport affiliated with a National Governing Body (NGB).
- Be enrolled at Oxford Brookes University and undertake a minimum of 60 credits per academic year
Please note that existing scholars in any category must reapply for each subsequent academic year.
Our Sports Scholarships are designed to support your development as a student-athlete, helping you reach your full potential both on and off the field. If you're driven, dedicated, and ready to represent Oxford Brookes at the highest level, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications for the 2026/27 academic year are now open and will close on Wednesday 30 September at 12:00.
Key Dates:
- Friday 9 October: Interviews for Gold Tier
- Wednesday 14 October: All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application
All applications are dealt with on a case-by-case basis, so please make sure that you include as much relevant information as you can.
Questions? Contact us at sportsupport@brookes.ac.uk
