Memberships

Sign-up is now CLOSED. Our 2024/25 squad will be announced this weekend. Please note there is a complusory team meeting on Monday 7th for all members. If you cannot attend please contact the committee as this may impact your selection for the team. 

 

Scholarships

*Please note that sport scholarship applications for the 2024/25 academic year are now closed. They will reopen in February 2025*

Edge Hill University offers three different levels of sports scholarships with varying levels of support. These are split into Gold, Silver and Bronze levels and can be applied for through the Edge Hill University website. Please note that the athletics committee have no influence over the allocation of sports scholarships. However, we can offer advice to current members on applications where necessary. 

Bronze

Requirements
  • County representation at senior or junior level within the last 12 months (County Championships i.e. Lancashire Champs or Merseyside Champs).
  • The ability to make a significant contribution to increasing participation in sport at Edge Hill University
  • An outstanding contribution to community sport in coaching, officiating or administration.

Award Benefits
  • Up to £250 towards training and competition expenses each academic year
  • Free annual Edge Hill Sport and Team Edge Hill membership
  • Free access to gym and other sports facilities
  • Free personal training
  • Free Sports Scholarship hoodie.

Silver

Requirements
  • Selected for regional representation at senior or junior level within the last 12 months (for example, North England)
  • Ranked individually in the top 25 nationally by a Sport England recognised National Governing Body (NGB) (must be verified on Power of 10 or World Athletics ranking)
  • Sports administration at national or regional level (for example, NGB, Sportscoach UK or Sport England)
  • Coaching or officiating at regional level. For example, FA referee levels 4-5 or NGB equivalent.

Award Benefits
  • Up to £500 towards training and competition expenses each academic year
  • Free annual Edge Hill Sport and Team Edge Hill membership
  • Free access to gym and other sports facilities
  • Free personal training
  • Access to strength and conditioning sessions and nutritional advice
  • Free Sports Scholarship hoodie.

Gold

Requirements
  • Selected by a Sport England recognised National Governing Body (NGB) to represent your chosen sport on an international or national basis (for example, with Great Britain or England), at either senior or junior level, within the last 12 months. 
  • Ranked individually in the top 10 nationally by a Spot England recognised NGB (must be verified on Power of 10 or World Athletics ranking websites)
  • Athlete on a recognised NGB Talent pathway or attending a National Academy
  • Coaching or officiating at national level. For example, FA referee levels 1-3 or NGB equivalent.

Award Benefits
  • Up to £1,000 towards training and competition expenses each academic year
  • Free annual Edge Hill Sport and Team Edge Hill membership
  • Free access to gym and other sports facilities
  • Free personal training
  • Sports science support package available based on your individual needs
  • Access to strength and conditioning sessions and nutritional advice
  • Free Sports Scholarship hoodie.

For more information on each scholarship and the application process visit the Edge Hill University scholarships page or email scholarships@edgehill.ac.uk. 

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