Sports Scholarships

Expectations & Pathways of Sports Scholars

Stonyhurst Sports Scholars are talented and committed individuals who show a real passion for
their chosen sport.

They uphold the sporting values of teamwork, fair play, respect and excellence and demonstrate selfless dedication to team performances in all fixtures.

Applicants will need to demonstrate significant skill and a high level of proficiency in at least one of our major sports - rugby and cricket for boys and hockey and netball for girls. Candidates may also be assessed in tennis and football where pathway only scholarships are offered.

Sports Scholarships are awarded at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry level.

The maximum fee remission offered to Sports Scholars is 5%.

THE PATHWAY

Overseen by our Director of Sport, successful Scholars enjoy a personalised sports performance programme.

Sports Scholars will enjoy weekly strength and conditioning sessions, together with guidance and advice on all sports performance matters. Scholars will be invited to attend talks from guest speakers across a wide range of topics from nutrition to injury prevention, to sports psychology
and more. Visits to specialist training and sports performance centres will also take place.

Scholars also receive weekly, one to one mentorship sessions, and individual strength and conditioning training sessions, as well as access to a qualified sports therapist, together with regular reviews of their nutritional intake and balancing this with training demands.

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The progress and conduct of all scholars must remain satisfactory at all times, and continuation of the scholarship into the next academic year depends on the scholar fulfilling the requirements that are expected of them.

First team playing rugby at Stonyhurst

Supporting your professional career aspirations

Professional club connections & pathways

Professional & extensive sports facilities

Criteria and process for Sports Scholarships applications

Applicants should create a Sporting CV providing clear evidence of sporting achievements and the
level attained. Two references from professionals who have coached the applicant are also required.

Video footage may also be required. Following this, successful applicants will be invited to attend a Sports Scholars Assessment Day where they will have to undertake practical assessments in their chosen sport, together with an overall fitness assessment.

Candidates will meet the senior leadership panel for a general interview, together with a separate
interview with the Director of Sport to discuss their sporting ambitions for the future.


Important dates for 2026/27 applications


 

Application deadline (all scholarships) Sunday 12th October 2025
Scholarship Week (11+, 13+ & 16+ across all disciplines) W.C 10th November 2025
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