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Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

As a small university with a big emphasis on sport, we’re proud for Marjon to be the base for inspiring elite sport scholars every year.

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Why be a Marjon Sport Scholar?

Sport is at the heart of Marjon. With first class facilities on campus and constant one on one support, our scholars benefit from being part of a close community in our beautiful city. 

As a smaller institution we’re able to provide dedicated mentoring to our scholars with monthly sessions. We believe this level of contact provides a unique level of support.

At Marjon our scholarship program is grounded in providing athletes the opportunity to flourish as competitors while developing their careers through a range of academic courses.

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What’s on offer as a Marjon Scholar?

Direct financial support – bursaries of up to £4,000 are available per year

Free access to our full support network – 

  • Marjon Sport & Health Centre – gym, swimming pool & sports hall
  • Marjon Sport & Health Clinic – rehabilitation, sport massage & Osteopathy Clinic 
  • BUCS membership & individual BUCS entry fees covered.
  • Sport Psychology, strength & conditioning sessions and performance sports kit
  • Monthly mentoring sessions covering all aspects of the student experience.

Who can apply for an Elite Sport Scholarship?

The application window for the 24/25 academic window has now closed. Applications will reopen in October 2024 for the 2025/26 academic year. If you have any questions or enquires regarding performance sport scholarships please reach out to Tom Kelsey, BUCS & Performance Sport Coordinator, at tkelsey@marjon.ac.uk.

International Students can still apply for a Marjon Performance Sport Scholarship through the Student Sport Company who are able to provide specialist support via this link.

We’re proud to have supported a range of athletes across a multitude of sports. From conventional team sports to non-traditional individuals’ sports, our broad facilities provide the perfect base for any athlete to develop alongside their studies.

  • To be eligible for a Marjon elite Sport Scholarship you must either have applied to study at, or already be studying at, Plymouth Marjon University.
  • Able to represent Marjon in BUCS competitions & wider sporting competitions.
  • Competing/representing at a national or international level in your respective sport. 

When & how to apply for an Elite Sport Scholarship

The window to apply for a Marjon Elite Sport Scholarship for the 24/25 academic year opens from 5th December & runs till 30th March 2024.

Please apply via the application form when it opens

During this window you may be invited to a online interview. At Marjon we love to get to know our scholars, and this can provide a valuable experience in understanding your potential fit here at Marjon.

International Students – You can apply for a Marjon Elite Sport Scholarship through the Student Sport Company who are able to provide specialist support through this process – Apply - The Student Sport Company

Our current sport scholars

Our current sport scholars are already achieving incredible things. Find out more about them, the sports they excel in, and the impressive results they're bringing home, on their dedicated page.

Meet the scholars

Phone us

Marjon Sports Federation

01752 636700
(ext. 7078)

Email us

Marjon Sports Federation

msf@marjon.ac.uk