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University Rugby League
Scholarship Opportunities for
college students
This document has been produced to help college Rugby League participants understand the
opportunities available for them to combine their future academic study and interest in Rugby
League at a Rugby League-playing University.

This resource details the specific scholarship opportunities available within a number of
institutes.

Please note, if the University you are applying to study at is not included on this list then this
doesn’t necessarily mean a scholarship isn’t available. Please contact your Higher Education
Manager at the RFL James Szymik James.szymik@rfl.uk.com who will assist you in
understanding what opportunities are available to you.

A full list of Rugby League-playing universities can be found on page 10 of this document.
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University of Bath
The University of Bath offers sport
scholarships to student athletes who display
potential for success both academically and
athletically. There were 34 new and
continuing awards made for the 2013-2014
academic year. Successful applicants
typically meet the following requirements;

      Athletes who have accepted a place at the University of Bath.
      Athletes must provide evidence showing potential for elite international performance
       as well as the ability to contribute to British University Colleges and Sport (BUCS)
       points.
      Continuation of the scholarship each year is dependent on the recipient making
       satisfactory academic and sporting progress as reviewed by the panel.
      Applicants must apply with a statement referenced by their own coach and/or a Team
       Bath Coach in their respective sport.

Currently, other ‘Athlete Benefits’ can be received as an athlete or student-athlete training at
the University of Bath. These include;

      A Team Bath Support Programme also called “on the podium” offers support
       resources to priority sports BUCS 1st team athletes and developing elite athletes.
      A Team Bath Support Services grant affords athletes training at the university access to
       science and medicine support services to the value of £1200 per annum.
      The Elite Athlete Fund offers financial assistance to University of Bath students to
       compete at an international university competition.

For more info please contact:
Lynne Algar – l.a.algar@bath.ac.uk
http://www.teambath.com/t-d/teambath-athletes-benefits/

University of Birmingham
Since its inception in 1994, the University of Birmingham
Sport Scholarship scheme has been pivotal in developing
hundreds of talented student athletes to realise and reach
their performance potential. Their philosophy focuses not only
on the development of talent but also the skill set needed to
progress and maintain peak performance at professional
level.

From an interdisciplinary approach, the scholars are supported from every angle of sport
science, sports medicine and athlete education. The scholarship programme emphasises
individual needs and provides a dynamic, unique and individualised support package to each
athlete. They have an array of awards available which College Rugby League participants are
welcome to apply for, these offer support packages ranging from £6,000 (of services) down
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to a £1,000 Sports Performance Award, per year, available for all successful applicants. See
their website for a full breakdown of packages and details on how to apply.

For more info please contact:

Luke Gunn – l.s.gunn@bham.ac.uk
http://www.sport.bham.ac.uk/page.aspx?sitesectionid=246&sitesectiontitle=Scholarships+-
+University+of+Birmingham+Sport

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) are offering
scholarships of £4,000 for successful applicants.
UCLAN Rangers Rugby League Club has been chosen as a
Performance Sport at the University with financial support
being committed to ensure the team reaches the BUCS National Premier North Division, the
pinnacle of Student Rugby League, within the next three years. The team trains twice a week
and competes on Wednesday afternoons in the BUCS league.

Leading the team will be Andy Procter - a UKCC endorsed level 4 coach who has had
coaching and playing experience at professional level and is currently a Coach Educator for
the RFL. Their £12million sports complex has a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning
suite, 400m running track, grass and Astroturf pitches. The team also receives strength and
conditioning programmes, nutritional and lifestyle advice, physiotherapy support and
performance analysis to ensure all players are assessed, monitored and developed according
to their specific needs.

The team has a close knit group of students who organise excellent social events each week
including a foreign tour at the end of the year. Many of the players have representative
honours with North West regional and international teams, so those opportunities will be
open to successful candidates.

For more info please contact:
Andy Proctor - ADProcter@uclan.ac.uk
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/study_here/fees_and_finance/bursaries_scholarships.php

Coventry University
As one of our Team Phoenix focus sports, Rugby
League receives substantial support and funding
at Coventry University. Each year a select
number of our talented Rugby League players
also benefit from our first class sports scholarship scheme.

Coventry University Rugby League currently participate in the Midlands Premier Division of
Student Rugby League and have aspirations to compete at the highest level. Our close links with
Coventry Bears Rugby League Club ensures that the University team benefit from their coaching
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expertise. This partnership also provides a direct pathway for our talented players to compete
at higher levels of Rugby League which we hope our scholars are able to achieve during their
time studying here.

Coventry University Sports Scholarship scheme offers a support network enabling the scholar to
balance the demands of performance sport and academic study, helping them to achieve the
highest level of success in both areas.

The scheme provides both financial support and a diverse range of support services including
pre-season screening, physiotherapy, sports psychology, sports nutrition, strength and
conditioning, performance analysis, mentoring, performance workshops and flexible study.

There are two levels of scholarship available depending on the level of representation and
performance of the athlete.

£1500    (£750 bursary and £750 towards support services)

£3000    (£1500 bursary and £1500 towards support services)

For more info please contact:
Tom Shakespeare - aa5986@coventry.ac.uk
http://www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry/course-search/

Unversity of Derby
Team Derby understands that it can be difficult to combine
academic studies and sporting ambitions. Therefore they
aim to provide scholarship and bursary opportunities to
assist talented individuals realise their sporting potential
and support them through their academic studies.

TEAM DERBY SCHOLARSHIPS

Their scholarship award aims to support talented athletes
through their academic studies and provides a package of services to support their elite player
development. Team Derby would consider applications from talented athletes who compete
at an international level. Scholarship benefits include: financial support towards academic
course fees, free membership of the Team Derby Fitness gym, Team Derby t-shirt, educational
workshops in nutrition and psychology, performance monitoring, strength and conditioning
support (Nick Ward current S & C coach with Sheffield Eagles), physiotherapy support.
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TEAM DERBY BURSARY

A Team Derby Bursary award provides financial support, access to psychology and nutrition
workshops, physiotherapy and strength and conditioning support. The award is offered to
talented national level athletes including age group players that are committed to make the
next steps in the game.

For more info please contact:
Donna Kellogg – d.kellogg@derby.ac.uk
www.teamderby.com

University of Gloucestershire

At the University of Gloucestershire we aim
to help elite and aspiring athletes to reach
their full potential and continue our proud
record of sporting excellence. The
University Scholarship Scheme aims to
attract talented student athletes to study at
the university and offers support to balance university life with achieving their sporting
potential.
The excellent sports’ facilities at the university, combined with support from a spectrum of
disciplines within sport and higher education, makes it a great choice for elite athletes and
sports performers who want to compete in sport whilst furthering their education. The
university has strong links with the Students’ Union to provide all students with a wide range of
facilities and activities from health and fitness to recreational (UNIversal Sport) and
competitive sport in the BUCS program.

The comprehensive support package for high performance athletes includes:

      Substantial fee waivers
      Regular fitness and performance assessments
      Access to the brand new Strength and Conditioning Suite
      Strength and Conditioning assessment, programming and coaching
      Sports Therapy and nutrition support
      Academic support from a specialist tutor to ensure flexibility and to ensure appropriate
       academic progress
      University of Gloucestershire All Golds tracksuit
      University parking permit

For more information please contact:
Lorea Sarobe - lsarobe@glos.ac.uk
www.glos.ac.uk/LIVING/SPORT/Pages/AthleteScholarships.aspx
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University of LEEDS
We provide a comprehensive package of
support, tailored to the needs of individual
athletes.

For the 2014/15 academic year we are
pleased to offer two levels of sports scholarships:

Elite Sports Scholarship
Within this tailored package, the University of Leeds is proud to provide:

   A bespoke financial offer
   Complimentary premium membership at The Edge, our state-of-the-art on-site sports
    facility
   Additional strength and conditioning support from a dedicated team
   Additional physiotherapy support
   Access to sports massage
   An academic liaison officer
   Personal development support including leadership skills, CV writing, networking events
    and interview preparation
   Complementary sports leisure wear

Performance Sports Scholarship

This year we are also pleased to offer a second tier of sports scholarships, which are
supported and financed by the individual sports clubs.

These scholarships recognise high performing athletes that have competed to a high
standard, and those who have the potential to contribute to their club through outstanding
performance.

Within this performance tier, the University of Leeds is proud to provide:

   Complimentary club membership
   Complimentary club kit
   Complimentary sports pass providing access to the University of Leeds’ sports facilities
   Additional strength and conditioning support from a dedicated team
   Additional physiotherapy support

For more info please contact:
David Bond – d.a.bond@leeds.ac.uk
http://sport.leeds.ac.uk/page.asp?section=510&sectionTitle=Sports+Scholarship+Programm
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Leeds Metropolitan University
The Sports Scholarship Scheme was introduced in
2002. The aim of the scheme is to give scholarship
holders the opportunity to develop their sporting
performance alongside the pursuit of their academic
studies. The scheme offers technical, pastoral and
financial support.

They are looking for students who already compete at a high level and have the desire and
dedication to improve towards Senior World Class Performance Levels (or equivalent) in their
sport. The University is very proud of its sporting history and current high standing in the
BUCS rankings which they want to maintain; therefore Sports Scholars are expected to
compete for the University in their sport in BUCS events wherever possible.

Junior or Senior international standard athletes from sports recognised by Sport England (able
bodied and Paralympic) are encouraged to apply, as are athletes competing at elite club
level. Sports Scholars can apply for any of their undergraduate and postgraduate courses, but
they must fulfil the entry requirement.

For more info please contact:
Mick Hill (Undergraduate) Nick Gore (Post Graduate)
M.Hill@leedsmet.ac.uk; n.gore@leedsmet.ac.uk
http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/sport/sports-scholarships.htm

University of Leicester

They offer 16 scholarships in total (six gold and 10 silver).

Gold scholarships receive £500, free gold membership to the sports
and gym facilities (£200 value), 10 sessions of sports massage,
physiotherapy or osteopathy (value £250), mentoring support,
physiological assessments, nutritional advice and access to a
coaching educational program.

Silver scholarships receive free gold membership to the sports and gym facilities (£200 value),
six sessions of sports massage, physiotherapy or osteopathy (value £150) Mentoring support,
physiological assessments, nutritional advice and access to a coaching educational
programme.

These scholarships are open to any sports that compete in BUCS, and applications are open
near to the start of the academic year.

For more info please contact:
Matt Weir – Mw80@le.ac.uk
http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/sports/scholarships
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University of Liverpool
The sports scholarship programme is
designed to support the very best student
athletes in any sporting discipline who are
competing at a Junior, Under 21 or Senior
International level (or equivalent). Successful
applicants will normally be part of a National Governing Body (NGB) Performance Pathway.

It provides the flexibility and assistance needed to combine undergraduate or postgraduate
studies with training and competition commitments at the highest levels of sport. The scheme
is open to home and international students.

All scholarship athletes receive Premium membership to university sport and fitness facilities,
supervised strength and conditioning sessions, Physiotherapy, Sports Psychology. Depending
on the award offered some athletes may receive financial help towards sporting costs tailored
made to the individual.

To gain a scholarship you will need to demonstrate the ability and ambition to compete at
international level and satisfy the academic entry requirements for your course (these are not
reduced for sports scholars).

For more info please contact:
Hannah Vickers - hwhitton@liv.ac.uk
www.liv.ac.uk/sports

Manchester Metropolitan University
MMU is investing heavily in sport across both its Manchester and Cheshire
campuses. The Sport Scholarship Scheme is designed to assist talented
athletes in their sporting activities and studies. This year the scheme is
bigger and better. The scholarship offers a considerable financial
contribution to athletes as well as:

      Free Physio support
      Free Strength & Conditioning
      Nutritional Support
      Free Gym Membership
      Free MMU Leisurewear
      Flexible Study Time
      Mentoring Support
      Links to varying professional clubs including Salford Red Devils.

Rugby League is a target sport at MMU and the University is dedicated to providing the top
support needed to push the club into the National Premier Division. The team is going from
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strength to strength. They have been promoted to Northern 1A, won SRL ‘Team of the Year’,
had some excellent cup runs and are coached by a Wigan Warriors coach. MMU RL has
various links within Manchester and is proud to be part of the game’s growth within the city.

The scheme invites talented RL players to study for a top degree in a multitude of disciplines
whilst gaining the necessary support to help them on and off the field. Manchester is a major
student city with fantastic opportunities sporting and professionally, chosen by many for its
vibrant social scene.

For more info please contact:
Chris Martin – Chris.martin@mmu.ac.uk
http://www.mmu.ac.uk/sport/scholarships.php

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University offers a high
quality training and competition
environment for Rugby League players to
develop whilst studying to gain an academic
degree. The NTU Rugby League team
competes in BUCS Premier South, the highest level in University competition and is supported
as one of the University’s performance teams. Rugby League players have access to a wide
range of support services including Strength & Conditioning, pitch-side Physiotherapy and
clinic access and additional coaching. Together with their Nottingham Outlaws partnership,
this provides a near full-time schedule alongside a degree programme.

The University’s sport scholarship programme helps talented student athletes NTU to balance
their academic and sporting commitments. Depending on the level of performance, each
award offers individuals a comprehensive support package worth between £1500 and
£3500. This package includes access to; a financial bursary (£500-£2000), individualised
strength & conditioning, physiotherapy support, academic flexibility, performance lifestyle
advice, kit and workshops focusing on Anti-Doping, Sports Nutrition and Career
Development. Further information, including details on how to apply, can be found on their
website: www.ntu.ac.uk/sport/scholarships. Anyone interested in finding more out about the
Rugby League programme should get in touch with the Elite Sport Development Officer, Alex
Bailey.

For more info please contact:
Alex Bailey - Alexander.bailey@ntu.ac.uk
www.ntu.ac.uk/sport/scholarships
Northampton University

At Northampton we are offering talented
Rugby League players the opportunity to
join our University club, currently competing
in BUCS Premier (South). Benefits include:

      £1,000 per academic year cash bursary
      Free physiotherapy support
      Free weekly strength and conditioning training
      Free gym membership
      Free branded kit

We are linked with Championship 1 team Hemel Stags, and Troy Perkins, their first team
coach also coaches our first team. A number of our players are associated with Hemel Stags
and we believe our support package can help talented players make the next step in both
their sporting and academic careers.

For more information please contact:
Roger Weston - roger.weston@northampton.ac.uk
www.northamptonunion.com

Northumbria University
We know how difficult it can be to combine
sport and study, that’s why every year Team
Northumbria offer generous sport
scholarships to talented athletes studying at
Northumbria University. Team Northumbria offer over 60 sport scholarships across BUCS
sports ranging from packages of support tailored to develop student athletes, to full fee
scholarships for those who have competed at professional level.

Northumbria University are currently part of the British University and College Sport Premier
League for Rugby League. This is made up of the best 12 Universities in the country; Rugby
League is defiantly a priority for Team Northumbria.

Team Northumbria offer 3 types of scholarships, which include access to support services
tailored to the athletes needs, as well as additional funding that can be used towards tuition
fees or the cost of living.

Gold – Full fees up to £10,000 , Silver – up to £3,000 , Bronze – up to £1,500

      Performance Coaching
      Strength and Conditioning
   Physiotherapy & deep tissue massage
      Performance Analysis via Dartfish TV
      Lifestyle Support
      Student Athlete Membership Worth £260
      Athlete Education Programme (including nutrition, sports psychology, recovery
       techniques, injury prevention, media training and more).
      Sport Scholar Kit

For more information please contact:
Heather Steel - Heather.steel@northumbria.ac.uk
http://nusportcentral.com/team-northumbria/scholarships

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham Sport is at the forefront of blending
academic excellence with international sporting success. With
campuses in the UK, Malaysia and China, The University of
Nottingham offers a unique blend of international all-round
academic and social experiences. Nottingham operates the most
extensive range of sports teams and facilities in UK Higher
Education and has always been in the top ten of the British Universities Sports rankings, with
two Rugby League sides operating in the British University Leagues and an intention to grow
that as the number of performance players allows.

The Sports Scholarship programme provides free facility access, an academic mentor, free
physiotherapy, a tailored programme of Strength and Conditioning advice and access to
Nutrition specialists as required, along with a variable and substantial range of cash awards.
Awards are made annually and they number several Olympic and World Champions within
our Scheme Alumni

We support athletes in a very wide range of sports and encourage all of county standard and
above to apply as the range of support reaches to a large number of athletes and also
beyond just their scholars each year.

For more info please contact:
sport@nottingham.ac.uk
www.nottingham.ac.uk
Oxford Brookes
Oxford Brookes University offer up to £2,000 for
any athlete that has achieved high standards in
their sport. The scholarship money is given from
Santander and is used to support the cost of
participating in sport.

Student scholars must make every attempt to compete in the BUCS programme while at
University, and must be willing to represent the University sports programme when necessary.
The application process is detailed in the link above.

For more info please contact:
Alice Walton – a.walton@brookes.ac.uk
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying-at-brookes/finance/santander-sports-scholarships/
Rugby League Playing Universities
Aberystwyth University
Bangor University                          University of Leicester
University of Bath                         University of Liverpool
University of Birmingham                   University of Lincoln
University of Bradford                     Liverpool John Moores University
University of Bristol                      Loughborough University
Brunel University                          University of Manchester
University of Cambridge                    Manchester Metropolitan University
University of Central Lancashire           Middlesex University
University of Chester (Chester)            MMU Cheshire
Coventry University                        Newcastle University
University of Cumbria                      University of Northampton
University of Derby                        Northumbria University
Durham University                          University of Nottingham
Edge Hill University                       Nottingham Trent University
Edinburgh Napier,                          Oxford University
University of Essex                        Oxford Brookes University
University of Exeter                       Reading University
University of Glamorgan                    University of Salford
University of Gloucestershire              University of Sheffield
University of Huddersfield                 Sheffield Hallam University
University of Hull                         St Mary's University College
Imperial University                        Swansea University
Lancaster University                       Teesside University
University of Leeds                        University of the West of England (UWE)
Leeds Metropolitan University (Carnegie)   University of Warwick
Leeds Trinity University College           York St John University
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