The University of Essex offers scholarships to talented students who wish to fulfil their sporting ambitions whilst studying for a degree. If you are competing at regional or international level in your sport you could be eligible for a scholarship. Athletes at the University of Essex form part of an athlete centred model that focuses on progressing you in your sport, working with Sport Scientists, Performance Coaches, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Performance Lifestyles Advisors, Physiotherapists and Academic Mentors. 
 
 
 
 
 

Personal Details

 
 
 
 
 
 
First Name
 
 
 
 
Last Name
 
 
 
 
Address line 1
 
 
 
 
Address line 2
 
 
 
 
Town/City
 
 
 
 
County/State
 
 
 
 
Postcode
 
 
 
 
Telephone number
 
 
 
 
Nationality
 
 
 
 
Date of Birth
 
 
 
 
Gender
 
 
 
 
Course applied for/studying
 
 
 
 
Year of study
 
 
 
 
Email
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Course details for prospective students

 
 
 
 
 
 
Have you received an offer from us?
 
 
 
 
Is the University of Essex your first choice?
 
 
 
 

Please note scholarship offers are dependent on you securing and taking up your place at the University of Essex and signing the sport scholarship athlete agreement. Scholarships are paid in 3 termly instalments, subject to a termly progress review, as set out in the athlete agreement.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Sporting achievement

 
 
 
 
 
 
Which sport do you play?
 
 
 
 
If Basketball or Volleyball, what is your height in centimetres?
 
 
 
 
Highest current playing / performance level
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please provide a summary, in no more than 500 words, of your sporting achievements over the last 2 years and detail your performance goals for the coming academic year: 
 
 
 
 
 
Summary of sporting achievements (max 500 words)
 
 
 
 
Performance goals
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Commitment to University sport

 
 
 
 
 
 
Is your sport a BUCS sport?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
You can find a list of BUCS sports on the BUCS website.

  
 
 
 
 
 

Highlights Reel


Please upload a 3-4 minute highlight reel / video footage of you competing in your sport. This can be an upload to YouTube or sent via We Transfer. Please ensure your name and sport are included and transfer to performancesport@essex.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can submit your footage via USB along with your completed application form. Please send to:

Performance Sport Manager
University of Essex – Sport Centre
Wivenhoe Park 
Colchester
CO4 3SQ 
 
 
 
 
 
Highlight reel URL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Prospective students are invited to submit an application prior to accepting a place at the University of Essex. You will receive written confirmation of whether your application has been successful should you choose to study at the University of Essex. Scholarships are only valid once you enrol onto your course and sign the sport scholarship athlete agreement. Please note individuals applying for scholarships in team sports will be subject to a trial and squad selection process and scholarship tiers may be adjusted accordingly.

For further enquires or more information please email performancesport@essex.ac.uk

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