Heriot-Watt University is proud to announce that nine of its student-athletes have been selected for the prestigious Winning Students 100 scholarship programme for 2025–26. This recognition places them among Scotland’s most promising sporting talents, supported to excel both academically and athletically.
All nine athletes are also part of the Heriot-Watt University Sport Scholarship Programme, which provides tailored support to help student-athletes thrive in both their academic and sporting careers. The dual recognition highlights the strength of Heriot-Watt’s commitment to nurturing high-performance athletes within a university environment.
The Winning Students programme is Scotland’s national sports scholarship initiative for student-athletes, offering financial support and academic flexibility to help them balance the demands of elite sport and higher education. Each year, 100 athletes from across the country are selected based on their performance, potential, and commitment to their sport.
Heriot-Watt’s Winning Students Scholars:
- Andrew Thomson – Athletics
- Cador Beautyman – Fencing
- Callum Penman – Fencing
- David Kelly – Fencing
- Jamie Green – Hockey
- Sunny Doig – Judo
- Hamish McDonald – Shooting
- Andrew Goodall – Speed Climbing
- Robyn McAlpine – Squash
These athletes represent a wide spectrum of sporting disciplines, from individual pursuits like fencing and squash to team sports such as hockey. Their inclusion in the programme is a testament to their dedication, resilience, and the high-performance environment fostered at Heriot-Watt.
Supporting Dual Careers
The Winning Students scholarship provides more than just financial aid. It enables athletes to pursue their academic goals while continuing to train and compete at the highest levels. This dual-career support is vital in helping student-athletes manage their time, travel, and training commitments without compromising their education.
Heriot-Watt University’s Sport Scholarship Programme complements this by offering access to top-tier facilities, expert coaching, sport science support, and academic flexibility. Together, these programmes create a robust framework that empowers student-athletes to succeed in both arenas.
About the Heriot-Watt University Sport Scholarship Programme
The Heriot-Watt University Sport Scholarship Programme is designed to support talented student-athletes in achieving their full potential. Scholars benefit from:
- Flexible academic support to accommodate training and competition schedules
- Access to world-class training facilities across the university’s campuses
- Strength and conditioning coaching, physiotherapy, and sport science services
- Mentoring and performance lifestyle guidance to help balance sport and study
The programme is open to athletes competing at national and international levels and aims to foster a culture of excellence, wellbeing, and achievement. It plays a key role in Heriot-Watt’s broader commitment to sport and physical activity as part of a vibrant university experience.
Congratulations to all the selected athletes. Heriot-Watt is proud to stand behind you as you pursue excellence in every arena.
For more information about the Winning Students programme, visit winningstudents-scotland.ac.uk.