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Handball Scholarship
Heriot-Watt University Handball Scholarship Programme is designed and delivered to support handball players with their studies whilst competing at the highest level.
Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarship Programme
Heriot-Watt University Handball Scholarship Programme is delivered in partnership with Heriot-Watt University and Scottish Handball Association, Oriam and Heriot-Watt University Sports Union. It is designed to enable athletes to study whilst competing at the highest level. The programme embeds a high-performance training environment into a student athlete's weekly schedule whilst fully supporting academic study. Our scholarships operate on a top-up support basis, acting as a fully inclusive method to ensure each athlete can reach their full potential in their chosen sport while simultaneously reaching their full academic potential studying at Heriot-Watt University.
Handball Scholarship Programme
Our Handball Scholarship is designed to support athletes in a high-performance environment to help players achieve both athletic and academic success. This scholarship opportunity is available to handball players competing at a high level and affords athletes the opportunity to balance their handball career whilst studying.
Handball Performance Programme Overview
We provide various opportunities to play handball and compete at high level through Oriam and the Scottish Handball Association's longstanding partnership. This partnership between Oriam, the Scottish Handball Association and Heriot-Watt University affords handball athletes to balance their studies whilst competing at the highest level. Our unique performance pathway is the first of its kind in Europe and offers athletes exclusive access to world-class sports facilities and support whilst studying at Heriot-Watt University.
Handball Scholar Support
- 25% Tuition Fee Reduction* (Applicable to fee-paying students only - Rest of UK, International, Scottish Postgraduate)
- Academic Flexibility
- Oriam Membership
- Educational Workshops (Nutrition, Anti-doping, Sport Psychology, Performance Lifestyle)
- Strength and Conditioning Session - Twice Weekly
- Sport Psychology (individual drop-ins and group workshops)
- Performance Lifestyle (1:1 consultations, Academic Flexibility)
- Fitness Testing
- Weekly Hydrotherapy Recovery
- Sport Scholar Kit (1/4 zip sweater, t-shirt & shorts).
- Physiotherapy Support
Typical Performance Week
- Team training sessions - 2 times per week
- Scholar specific small group/1:1 sessions
- Strength and Conditioning Sessions - 2 times per week
- Weekly Hydrotherapy Recovery
Handball Eligibility Criteria:
All applications will be considered on individual merit and scholarship offers will be made at the discretion of the Head Handball Coach.
Some examples of level that will be considered:
- Scottish / RUK:
- National or Regional Academy athlete
- Senior Club Player
- Junior or Senior International Representation
International:
Minimum 5 years club playing experience (age dependent)
Youth Regional / National Participation
Allan Stokes - Development and Performance Manager - Scottish Handball Association
Allan grew up with Handball in his home city of Edinburgh. Alongside his role as Performance and Development Manager, Allan is also the Boys' National Academy and Men's National Team Head Coach, whilst also an active internationally recognised referee.
Allan is the Head Handball Coach here at Oriam, and supports the management and delivery of our Handball Scholarship Programme, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role. Working closely with Oriam's performance department, Allan provides support and coaching for all Handball Scholars on the programme.
Handball Scholarship Application Process
- Submit UCAS application to apply for your desired Heriot-Watt University degree programme.
- Apply to Sport Scholarship Programme within 7 days of university course application (if contextualised admissions are required), otherwise it may not be possible to amend offer status.
- Sport Governing Bodies/Performance Coaches contacted to confirm applicant’s current and projected performance level.
- Oriam’s Performance Sport Panel review applications.
- Outcomes communicated to applicants following the below timeline
The daily operations and coordination of the programme is managed by Oriam’s Athlete Lifestyle & Advocacy Coordinator.
Application Timeline
Application Window: Open now until 31st August 2026
Review of Applications: Outcomes announced within 4-6 weeks after application submitted, depending on receipt of sport governing body reference.
Application outcome is determined by receipt of national sport governing body reference and/or confirmation of professional status. Please ensure your sport scholarship application is submitted with up-to-date reference contact details.
*Please email Sports Scholarships if you are applying for a January start course.
Apply Now For Heriot-Watt Handball Scholarship
For any enquiries regarding Heriot-Watt’s Sports Scholarship Programme, please use our enquiry form. https://forms.office.com/e/iAADuT3RPC
Should you have any further queries, contact our Athlete Lifestyle & Advocacy Coordinator, Emma Cartmill ([email protected]).
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