Six student athletes from Heriot-Watt University have been awarded places on the prestigious Winning Students 100 programme for the 2026-27 academic year, recognising their commitment to achieving excellence in both sport and education.

Winning Students 100 is Scotland's flagship student athlete scholarship programme, designed to help talented athletes balance the demands of high-performance sport with academic study. The programme provides financial support and access to resources that enable athletes to continue competing at the highest level while pursuing their university qualifications.

This year's successful Heriot-Watt scholars represent a diverse range of sports and reflect the breadth of sporting talent being developed within the university and at Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre. The six athletes selected are:

Their inclusion in the programme is a testament to the dedication, resilience and ambition required to succeed both in the classroom and in elite sport. Balancing academic commitments alongside training and competition schedules requires exceptional discipline, and the Winning Students 100 programme plays a vital role in supporting athletes on that journey.

The success of these six athletes also highlights the strength of the performance environment available at Heriot-Watt University and Oriam. By combining world-class training facilities, expert support services and a flexible approach to learning, student athletes are able to pursue their sporting ambitions without compromising their education.

As these athletes continue their development over the coming year, they join a wider community of Scotland's most promising sporting talent, all striving to achieve success on national and international stages.

Everyone at Oriam and Heriot-Watt University congratulates Callum, David, Jamie, Sunny, Robyn and Isla on their selection and looks forward to following their achievements throughout the 2026-27 academic year.