Programmes
Scholarships
Details Category: Programmes
Published: Monday, 21 September 2009 21:04
The sports scholarship scheme is designed to help students develop their full sporting potential by giving the necessary flexibility and support required to train and compete at the highest level whilst achieving an academic qualification.
Current Sports Scholars 2024/25
Scholarships and the value awarded to individuals depend on the athlete’s current competition level and the number and quality of overall applications that year. Minimum requirements for applying are to be competing at regional level competition. If you would like more information about our scholarships and applying then contact us. To be eligible for a scholarship you must be a student or have an unconditional or conditional offer from the University of Brighton. Scholarships are open to a range of widely recognised sports and include disability sports.
*Limited places are available on our scholarship programme*
Applications for 2025/26
The University of Brighton's Sports Scholarships package has been enhanced for 2025/26. Recent sports facility developments and an increased support package for talented athletes means Brighton is a great choice for those looking to combine their sporting aspirations whilst studying. Below are the benefits available to those that are successfully chosen onto the programme each year:
- Financial support:
- UK/ IRE students: up to £2500 for that year
- International students: fee waiver bursary up to £5000 for that year. This is available for the top 5 undergraduate and postgraduate student athletes.
- Gym Membership
- Individual and/or small group strength and conditioning sessions
- Access to medical services, including physiotherapy and sports massage
- Professional coaching
- Mentoring / lifestyle support
- Athlete workshop programme covering topics such as sports physiology, nutrition, psychology, screenings, injury prevention and management and lifestyle management.
- Access to training facilities (where possible)
All scholarship students need to re-apply annually.
Read our information leaflet below for more details including eligibility and support available. You can find out more about our courses and academic programme by viewing our prospectus.
Our overall scholarship programme is supported by donations to university. Details of this can be found here. We also award a scholarship(s) for field hockey each year. The Davidson-O’Connor Sport Scholarship is a one-year award for a female or female identifying, student studying at the University of Brighton who is participating in field hockey at an elite or talent level. The award is made possible by donor and alumnae, Dr Judith Davidson, in memory of fellow alumnae Maureen O’Connor who played field hockey for England.
How to apply
Applications are open now for the forthcoming academic year. Complete either our UK/IRE online application or International student online application buttons below. Use these forms if you fulfil the criteria for either our general scholarships or the Davidson-O'Connor Sports Scholarship. If you are looking at this after July please register your interest, there may be some support we can provide.
Contact us
Our University of Brighton staff team support our scholars. We also bring in the services of others professionals to deliver other sports related disciplines to maximise the support we can offer. For more information about the sports performance programmes This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The University of Brighton is Dual Career Accredited by TASS. For more information about the scheme check out the video here.
Staff Active Lives
Details Category: Programmes
Published: Monday, 21 September 2009 20:58
Our Facilities
We have sports centres in the following locations:
Falmer Sports Centre | Village Way | Falmer | BN1 9PH
Mouselcoomb Gym & Fitness | Lewes Road | Moulsecoomb | BN2 4AT
See the locations link in the footer of this website for opening times. Staff can book courts on a casual basis too.
Gym Membership
Want to try before you buy? We are offering all University of Brighton staff with a valid staff UniCard free Sport Brighton membership for a day. This offer is available to all staff that have not used a Sport Brighton gym before. To get your free Day Pass This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.with your name and internal postal address. A day pass also gives you access to classes on the day you activate your Day Pass for no cost. If you have any questions then feel free to ask a member of our team and they will be happy to help you. If you have used us before but just want to give it another go then 24 hour passes are available to purchase for a small fee.
If you enjoyed using our facilities and services after your free session then you can take out a monthly membership. See our memberships page for price details for staff. If you wanted more help reaching your personal fitness goals then we have a number of personal trainers that can help you. Speak to reception for prices and details. Our terms and conditions can be found here.
Sport Brighton Gym Membership includes:
- Access to our gyms (peak or off peak options)
- Access to all our classes for no additional cost
- Priority class booking (7 days rather than 5 days for non-members)
- Priority and discounted casual hire of our sports courts, pitches or baskets
Active Travel
Those cycling or running in to work are also welcome to use the Sports Centre's shower facilities. Further details of cycle facilities at the campuses can be found here. Bike racks are near to all Sports Centre locations.
Classes
Our class programme offers a range of instructor led sessions at all our centres. You do not need to be a member to take part and many classes are 45 minutes in duration so they can fit nicely with your working day. All centres offer changing and shower facilities too. To book a class simply visit our booking page. If you are a non-member you can book up to 5 days in advance, members can book 7 days in advance. Nearly all classes are suitable for those completely new to exercise. Just introduce yourself to the instructor if its your first class and they will ensure they guide you through. Not sure what a class is or what class is for you then have a chat with one of our staff members in person, email or phone.
Drop in activities from £2
Our Panthers Play programme is also open to staff as well as students. Panthers Play sessions offer drop in sports sessions, this ranges from racquet sports to team sports. We also run one off events throughout the year. Details of the current timetables can be found here during term time. Why not bring a colleague to try something new or just venture on your own and join in. Sessions can also be viewed via our App.
Staff only events
We are also looking to arrange staff sports events during the year. To help us do this we would like a key contact in each department to act as a departmental sports representative. We can then tell you via this person of any potential activities we have planned. If you would like to volunteer to be this person in your department then please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name and department and even some suggestions of sports activities you might like us to put on!
