Performance Sport Scholarships

Our sports scholarships and awards are designed to attract and support exceptional student-athletes who wish to pursue their sport at a high level while studying at the University of St Andrews.

As a world-leading academic institution, we are proud to welcome some of the brightest minds from around the globe. We provide an environment where students can thrive—achieving both academic and sporting excellence.

Scholarship support is available for outstanding individuals competing at an elite level (typically international, depending on the sport and nationality) and representing the University in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition.

Please note: scholarship decisions are typically made only after a confirmed offer to study at the University has been issued. Applications for the 2026–27 academic year will close on 30 June 2026. However, in special circumstances, late applications may be considered for eligible candidates.

For more information, please contact: [email protected].

Saints Sport Scholarship Application Form

Available scholarships

Saints Sport provides support for exceptional student athletes from around the world to facilitate sporting and academic excellence whilst studying at the University of St Andrews.

Postgraduate Performance Athlete Opportunities

Saints Sport supports eight designated Performance Teams:
- Basketball (Women)
- Football/Soccer (Women)
- Golf
- Field Hockey (Women)
- Netball
- Rowing
- Rugby (Men)
- Tennis
As a member of a performance team, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive support programme designed to help you reach your full potential. In addition, Performance Sport Scholarships are available for athletes who demonstrate exceptional talent, performance, and potential.

Scholarship Eligibility

Scholarships are open to athletes within our performance teams, as well as exceptional individuals competing at an elite level (typically internationally) and representing the University in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition.

Scholarship Benefits

In addition to the support provided to performance team members, scholarship recipients may receive:
- Multi-disciplinary support including: Strength and conditioning, sports therapy and sports massage, nutrition, performance lifestyle and performance psychology
- Sports club membership
- Saints Sport branded clothing
- Funding for travel, accommodation, equipment, or entry fees to support your participation and performance in your sport
- Access to Saints Sport vehicles to support your participation and performance in your sport
- Strength and Conditioning support
- Health and fitness team input
- Enrolment on the Saints Sport Performance workshops including UKAD Education
- Support with requests for academic flexibility
These benefits are dependent on the nature of the request, resources available and will be subject to performance reviews.

Contact a Performance Sport Director

For sport-specific scholarship enquiries, please contact the relevant director:
- Basketball (Women) – Callum Knox: [email protected]
- Football/Soccer (Women) – Stuart Milne: [email protected]
- Golf – Ian Muir: [email protected]
- Field Hockey (Women) – Jamie Carnegie: [email protected]
- Netball – Sally Sandison: [email protected]
- Rowing – Lewis McCue: [email protected]
- Rugby (Men) – Dave Morris: [email protected]
- Tennis – Claire McCulloch: [email protected]
For general enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Apply now

To apply for a Performance Sport Scholarship, please complete the Saints Sport Scholarship Application Form.
Undergraduate Performance Athlete Opportunities

Saints Sport supports eight designated Performance Teams:
- Basketball (Women)
- Football/Soccer (Women)
- Golf
- Field Hockey (Women)
- Netball
- Rowing
- Rugby (Men)
- Tennis
As a member of a performance team, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive support programme designed to help you reach your full potential. In addition, Performance Sport Scholarships are available for athletes who demonstrate exceptional talent, performance, and potential.

Scholarship Eligibility

Scholarships are open to athletes within our performance teams, as well as exceptional individuals competing at an elite level (typically internationally) and representing the University in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition.

Scholarship Benefits

In addition to the support provided to performance team members, scholarship recipients may receive:
- Multi-disciplinary support including: Strength and conditioning, sports therapy and sports massage, nutrition, performance lifestyle and performance psychology
- Sports club membership
- Saints Sport branded clothing
- Funding for travel, accommodation, equipment, or entry fees to support your participation and performance in your sport
- Access to Saints Sport vehicles to support your participation and performance in your sport
- Strength and Conditioning support
- Health and fitness team input
- Enrolment on the Saints Sport Performance workshops including UKAD Education
- Support with requests for academic flexibility
These benefits are dependent on the nature of the request, resources available and will be subject to performance reviews.

Contact a Performance Sport Director

For sport-specific scholarship enquiries, please contact the relevant director:
- Basketball (Women) – Callum Knox: [email protected]
- Football/Soccer (Women) – Stuart Milne: [email protected]
- Golf – Ian Muir: [email protected]
- Field Hockey (Women) – Jamie Carnegie: [email protected]
- Netball – Sally Sandison: [email protected]
- Rowing – Lewis McCue: [email protected]
- Rugby (Men) – Dave Morris: [email protected]
- Tennis – Claire McCulloch: [email protected]
For general enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Apply now

To apply for a Performance Sport Scholarship, please complete the Saints Sport Scholarship Application Form.
Saints Golf Performance Scholarships

Undergraduate/Postgraduate

The Performance Golf Programme at the university is delivered through the provision of Saints Golf Performance Scholarships, with support from The R&A and The 600 Club.

As a sports scholar you will receive a comprehensive range of support to help you maximise your athletic and academic potential, including access to professional coaching and first-class training facilities.

Further information and application

Contact the Director of Golf

For more information about the performance golf programme please contact:
- Director of Golf – Ian Muir: [email protected]
Arnold Palmer golf scholarships

We are incredibly fortunate to be only the second University in the world to be able to bestow upon a student an Arnold Palmer Scholarship. Mr Palmer’s relationship with St Andrews is legendary and was cemented in 2010 when he received his honorary doctorate from the University.

Further information and application

Contact the Director of Golf

For more information about the performance golf programme please contact:
- Director of Golf – Ian Muir: [email protected]
The R&A Foundation scholarships

The R&A funds a student scholarship programme to identify and assist the development of student golfers of international standard during their course of study. The R&A have supported university and student golf for over 35 years, providing support to 17 Universities to assist with the delivery of their golf programmes. Fourteen of the Universities supported are based in Great Britain & Ireland with Halmstad, Malaga and Pretoria also receiving funding.

Further information and application

Contact the Director of Golf

For more information about the performance golf programme please contact:
- Director of Golf – Ian Muir: [email protected]
The University of St Andrews scholarships and funding catalogue offers a searchable directory of funding options offered by the University towards fees, living expenses, travel and initiatives.

Scholarships and Funding Catalogue

You are welcome to discuss the opportunities to combine an academic scholarship / award in combination with your sporting aspirations with the relevant performance director or enquire to:[email protected]

General enquiries

Ian Gaunt

Deputy Director
Head of Performance

+44 (0)1334 46 2190
[email protected]

Performance programmes

Postgraduates

Adding a postgraduate qualification from St Andrews to your undergraduate degree is an exciting and attractive prospect for many students. We welcome applications from talented overseas student athletes looking to extend their playing career, whilst continuing their studies at the number two ranked university in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, Guardian University Guide 2025). There are no eligibility restrictions on playing sport and representing the University whilst studying for a postgraduate qualification at St Andrews.

Saints Sport Scholarship Application

Please note scholarship decisions are not normally made until confirmed offer to study at the University of St Andrews has been made, but we welcome enquiries for those who meet the eligibility criteria above before then.

Saints Sport Scholarship Application

Performance Sport Scholarships

Available scholarships

Postgraduate Performance Athlete

Undergraduate Performance Athlete

Saints Golf Performance Scholarships

Arnold Palmer golf scholarships

The R&A Foundation scholarships

University of St Andrews Scholarships & Funding Catalogue

General enquiries

Ian Gaunt

Performance programmes

Postgraduates

Saints Sport Scholarship Application