This year The University of Edinburgh Sport is proud to be supporting 22 talented athletes across a wide range of sports through the Sport Scholar programme. The University of Edinburgh Sport Scholar programme has a commitment to the development of Performance Sport and offers essential sporting and academic support for student athletes who are committed to succeeding on the international stage. Enabling Excellence The Sport Scholar programme at the University of Edinburgh offers a comprehensive range of support services to elite athletes, including supervised strength and conditioning guidance from experienced coaches, access to state-of-the-art gym facilities, academic assistance with flexible scheduling, accommodation support, performance lifestyle guidance, mental skills coaching, nutritional advice, access to the FASIC Sport & Exercise Medicine Clinic, and various athlete education sessions covering topics such as anti-doping and career development. The programme also maintains close ties with Scotland's elite sport network, including the Scottish Institute of Sport and National Governing Bodies. This partnership ensures that Sport Scholars have access to additional resources and expertise needed to excel in their sports while pursuing their academic goals. Extraordinary Students The 2023/24 cohort features athletes from The College of Science & Engineering, College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine and The College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences who compete across 14 different sports at international standard. Among these extraordinary athletes, seven have competed on the international stage at The Commonwealth Games. Their unwavering commitment to their sports is evident in their impressive track record, with each of the 22 athletes proudly representing their countries in international competitions. Many of these athletes have clinched championship titles, demonstrating their dedication and excellence in their respective disciplines. Their dedication extends to the university level, where they have proudly represented the University of Edinburgh at British Universities & Colleges sport events, often claiming medals that further exemplify their outstanding skills and determination. 2023/24 Sport Scholars The College of Science & Engineering Image Alyson Bell Biological Sciences Athletics 100m/200m/Relay Isla Bethune BioChemistry Kayaking Fiona Bunn PhD Biological Sciences Orienteering Liam Edwards Mechanical Engineering Triathlon Ellen Gillespie Medicinal & Biological Chemistry Diving Danny Mabbott Chemical Engineering Diving The College of Arts Humanities & Social Sciences Image Lucy Evans Applied Sport Science Air Pistol Shooting Adam Hamill Applied Sport Science Karate Megan Keith Applied Sport Science Athletics/Cross-country Angus Menmuir Applied Sport Science Diving Lucy Murchie Applied Sport Science Squash Grace Reid Applied Sport Science Diving Scarlett Gammell Textiles (ECA) Athletics Sprint Hurdling Isla Hedley Landscape Architecture (ECA) Triathlon/Mountain Biking Kirsty Marsh Diploma in Professional Legal Practice Judo Oliver Short Economics Judo College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Image Alexandra Armstrong Medicine Kayaking Sprint Clara Kerr Medicine Diving Ellie Russell Biomedical Sciences Gymnastics Amelia Tyler Biomedical Sciences Cycling Isla Britton Medical Sciences Triathlon Anna McGorum Begara Veterinary Medicine Cross Country Mountain Biking These student athletes serve as shining examples of what can be accomplished through hard work, dedication, and a passion for both academics and sport. You can find more information about individual athletes on our 23/24 Sport Scholars webpage. Related Information Performance Sport Sport Scholars Athlete Support Clean Sport Publication date 09 Oct, 2023
