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Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

As a small university with a big emphasis on sport, we’re proud for Marjon to be the base for inspiring elite sport scholars every year.

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Why be a Marjon Sport Scholar?

Sport is at the heart of Marjon. With first class facilities on campus and constant one on one support, our scholars benefit from being part of a close community in our beautiful city. 

As a smaller institution we’re able to provide dedicated mentoring to our scholars with monthly sessions. We believe this level of contact provides a unique level of support.

At Marjon our scholarship program is grounded in providing athletes the opportunity to flourish as competitors while developing their careers through a range of academic courses.

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What’s on offer as a Marjon Scholar?

Direct financial support – bursaries of up to £4,000 are available per year

Free access to our full support network – 

  • Marjon Sport & Health Centre – gym, swimming pool & sports hall
  • Marjon Sport & Health Clinic – rehabilitation, sport massage & Osteopathy Clinic 
  • BUCS membership & individual BUCS entry fees covered.
  • Sport Psychology, strength & conditioning sessions and performance sports kit
  • Monthly mentoring sessions covering all aspects of the student experience.

Who can apply for an Elite Sport Scholarship?

We’re proud to have supported a range of athletes across a multitude of sports. From conventional team sports to non-traditional individuals’ sports, our broad facilities provide the perfect base for any athlete to develop alongside their studies.

  • To be eligible for a Marjon elite Sport Scholarship you must be or be applying to be studying at Plymouth Marjon University.
  • Able to represent Marjon in BUCS competitions & wider sporting competitions.
  • Competing/representing at a national or international level in your respective sport. A full detail of sport specific eligibility criteria can be found via this link.

When & how to apply for an Elite Sport Scholarship

The window to apply for a Marjon Elite Sport Scholarship for the 24/25 academic year opens from 5th December & runs till 30th March 2024.

Please apply via the application form when it opens

During this window you may be invited to a online interview. At Marjon we love to get to know our scholars, and this can provide a valuable experience is understanding your potential fit here at Marjon.

International Students – You can apply for a Marjon Elite Sport Scholarship through the Student Sport Company who are able to provide specialist support through this process – Apply - The Student Sport Company

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Phone us

Marjon Sports Federation

01752 636700
(ext. 7078)

Email us

Marjon Sports Federation

msf@marjon.ac.uk