Sports Scholarships available
CCCU Sports Scholarships
The University offers seven scholarships of up to £500 per annum to sportsmen/women in any sport. Students awarded a Sports Scholarship will be expected, as far reasonable, to represent the University throughout the duration of their studies as a three year undergraduate student. The selection for the Scholarship will be by the University's Sports Scholarship Committee.
Cricket
A cricket scholarship of up to £15000 will be available in partnership with Kent Cricket Club and we also have a partner with Canterbury Cricket Club with a scholarship to the value of £1000. Applicants must have played at County level and be committed to play at senior Kent League level and play for the University in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and/or equivalent competition.
Hockey
In partnership with Canterbury Ladies' and Men's Hockey Clubs, the University offers two Scholarship of
up to £2,000 per annum. Applicants must be of a standard to be able to represent both Canterbury Ladies' or Men’s Hockey 1st Team and play for the University in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and/or equivalent competition.
In partnership with Old Bordenian Hockey Club a hockey scholarship is also available of up to £1000 per annum. Applicants must be of a standard to able to represent either the Hockey ladies or men's first team and play for the University in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and/or equivalent competition.
In partnership with Maidstone Hockey Club, the University offers two scholarships of up to £1,000 per annum. Applicants must be of a standard to able to represent either the Hockey ladies or men's first team and play for the University in the British Universities & Colleges Sport league and/or equivalent competition.
Rugby
In partnership with Canterbury Rugby Club and local businesses, the University offers two Scholarships of
up to £2,000 per annum. The eligibility criteria are for the recipients to be a first team player at Canterbury Rugby Club and play for the University in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and/or equivalent competition.
Tennis
A tennis scholarship of up to £500 will be available in partnership with Polo Farm Tennis Club. Applicants must have played at County level and be committed to play for the University in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and/or equivalent competition.
Athletics Scholarships / Ambassadors
In partnership with Invicta Athletics Club two bursaries for athletics scholarships/ ambassadors are available of up to £500 per annum. Applicants must be of a standard to able to represent Invicta Athletics Club at county standard or be involved with athletics at a level they are willing to participate and coach the junior squad. The individual will need to compete where possible for the University through British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and/or equivalent competition as well as attend relevant courses to progress their coaching skills accordingly.