Scholarships at Manchester Metropolitan University

Our scholarship package is more than just a bursary; it’s a range of services, support and financial assistance that allows you to balance your studies with your sporting ambitions.

Our Sports Scholarship Package‌

We are proud to be a part of a world-class sporting city and confident in our programme’s ability to enhance dual-career athletes.

Our programme recognises and is tailored to each athlete’s individual needs.

The total package is worth up to £7,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.

The package includes:

• Tuition fee discount between 20%-40% (Further discount can be provided for outstanding athletes) 

• Access to the self-funded Performance Sport townhouse accommodation

• Financial expense contribution

• Access to on-campus and local sporting facilities

• Personalised sports science support

• Bespoke nutritional support

• Physiotherapy and sports massage

• Access to our performance sport science suite

• Personalised strength and conditioning programmes

• Free sports club membership for team athletes

• Lifestyle support

• MMU Sport branded kit from our official supplier, Kukri.

Our sports scholarships are awarded on a case-by-case basis, with priority given to individuals whose sport features within the British Universities & Colleges Sport BUCS programme. The amount offered will be determined by the University’s sports scholarship committee and each case is considered on its own merit.

Become a Manchester Met Sports Scholar

To be a sports scholar, athletes must meet the following criteria:

• be currently enrolled on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at Manchester Met, or in the process of applying to become a Manchester Met student for the next academic year.

• be competing at a regional, national, or international standard in your chosen sport or show evidence of significant future sporting potential.

• participate in a sport recognised by Sport England with priority given to individuals whose sport features within the British Universities & Colleges Sport BUCS programme.

• be able to represent Manchester Metropolitan University in your sport.

• meet the academic requirements of your course.