Sport Scholar Applications Open

Applications are open to any athlete competing in an individual sport, but we would look to prioritise support to those competing at a minimum of Junior International standard.

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We offer sport-specific support to teams and individual athletes competing at the highest level.

Performance programmes

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We offer essential sporting and academic support for student athletes who are committed to succeeding on the international stage.

Athlete support

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Explore a wide range of facilities for performance athletes, with state-of-the art equipment and dedicated training times to help elite athletes reach their full potential.

Our Elite Athletes Policy sets out the principles and procedures for the management of applications for admissions to the University of Edinburgh from elite athletes.

Elite Athletes Policy

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In 2008 University of Edinburgh Sport inaugurated a 'Sports Hall of Fame' to celebrate outstanding sporting achievement.

Sports Hall of Fame

At Edinburgh, we are committed to ensuring a clean sport environment for all athletes.

Clean Sport