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Sports Scholarships

Sport Scholarships provide financial and training support to assist athletes in their ongoing development alongside their academic studies. 

There are two forms of sporting scholarship that student-athletes at the University of Bath can apply for.

Named Scholarships

Named Scholarships offer a non‑repayable annual cash award ranging from £1,250 to £5,000. Funding is drawn from a range of sources including alumni, corporate partners and other donors.

The scholarships have supported athletes who have achieved success at national and international level, including:

  • Paris 2024 Olympic medallists: Tom Dean (swimming), Kate Shortman (artistic swimming), Prisca Awiti‑Alcaraz (judo) and Becky Wilde (rowing).
  • Netball World Cup 2023 silver‑medallist: Imogen Allison.
  • Tokyo 2020 Olympic Champions: Joe Choong (modern pentathlon), Tom Dean and Anna Hopkin (swimming).
  • PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic medallist: Dom Parsons (skeleton).
  • London 2012 Olympic silver‑medallists: Michael Jamieson (swimming) and Samantha Murray (modern pentathlon).

Click here to find out more about Named Scholarships.

Breakthrough Scholarships

Breakthrough Scholarships provide daily training enhancement. Administered and funded by the Department for Sport Development and Recreation (Team Bath), awards are made annually and provide access to additional training and recovery provision.

Breakthrough Scholars receive:

  • Free Team Bath Gym membership;
  • Access to designated Breakthrough recovery clinics and hydrotherapy sessions;
  • Access to designated Breakthrough strength and conditioning sessions.

Click here to find out more about Breakthrough Scholarships.

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