High-potential athletes are invited to enjoy the benefits of the Elite Sport Scholar Award programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK.

The educational award is designed to support international candidates who wish to pursue an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at the university for the session 2020/21.

Established in 1865, the Cardiff Metropolitan University is a public university that offers education in various disciplines, including business, economics, arts, fashion, communications, and law.

Why study at Cardiff Metropolitan University? This university provides Career Service facilities that bring several employment opportunities for the students. It organizes a plethora of job fairs to provide networking and employment opportunities.

Application Deadline: August 1, 2020

Brief Description

• University: Cardiff Metropolitan University
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
• Awards: Worth up to £5000 per year
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in the UK

Eligibility            

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Undergraduate & Postgraduate in any subject area
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• Be studying, or about to commence studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University (any course)
• Be competing in a recognised British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) sport and contribute to the University’s BUCs objectives
• Be competing at an international level, or must be performing towards the highest level in their sport (e.g. national/international/professional)
• Be recommended by their NGB coach and the University’s coach in their sport.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: For applying, applicants need to take admission for an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at the university. After taking acceptance, all admitted freshman applicants can complete directly using their International Student Application Form for this grant.
• Supporting Documents: You will also need to submit the following documents with your application: photocopies of your exam certificates and transcripts, statement of purpose/ personal statement,
• Admission Requirements: For taking admission, applicants must have a high school certificate or undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
• Language Requirement: English language requirements will vary depending on your level of study. Please see the English Language Requirements page for more details.

Benefits

Students who are successful in their application for the award will receive a package of scholarship benefits worth approximately £5,000 that includes:

• £1,000 discount from their programme tuition fees
• Access to excellent facilities
• Strength and conditioning support from UKSCA accredited staff
• Sports science support, including nutrition, psychology, physiology, biomechanics
• Sports medicine, including physiotherapy massage
• Active yoga and recovery sessions
• Performance workshops

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