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Heriot-Watt University Squash Scholarship Programme is designed and delivered to support squash players with their studies whilst competing at the highest level.
Heriot-Watt University Sports Scholarship Programme is delivered in partnership with Heriot-Watt University, 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.
Hear from Squash Scholar, James, as he discusses how studying at Heriot-Watt University allowed him to pursue his passion for squash whilst studying for a career in sport.
Our Squash 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 squash players competing at a high level and affords athletes the opportunity to balance their squash career whilst studying.
(Support worth up to £10,500 per year per scholar)
Criteria will vary between sports and will be at the discretion of each Head Coach in place to oversee the sport programme and includes:
Postgraduate applicant:
Undergraduate applicant:
The daily operations and coordination of the programme is managed by Oriam’s Athlete Lifestyle & Advocacy Coordinator.
Application Window: 21st October 2024 to 31st August 2025
Review of Applications: Applications will be reviewed at three stages throughout the year
Outcomes announced:
Any applications submitted after 16th June, will be considered on a case-by-case basis and we will endeavour to provide an outcome within 4-6 weeks.
*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 Jan start course.
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]).