How to get a basketball scholarship in the uk

UK Universities | Basketball England

Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• One full time member of staff who oversees the whole performance programme, head coaches for the men’s basketball programme, and a second part-time member of coaching staff who is the women’s basketball head coach.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Coaching staff evaluate players on a case-by-case basis, looking at: previous playing experience, consistent high performance levels within the programme, national team status and experience, NAIA and NCAA college experience, EABL and WEABL experience and attributes such as height, athleticism, personal qualities and leadership experience.

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• ARU Basketball provides both BUCS and NBL/WNBL competition outlets for performance athletes; including all coaching, support services, and administration covered within our programme

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• Student-athletes selected to represent university teams are supported to do so, and every effort is made for alternative teaching arrangements to be put in place. The sports department supports performance athletes on an individual basis to resolve any issues in this area.

Any additional information.

• Prospective players stand to benefit from; expert coaching for both male and female players, competitive team practice, individualised player development sessions, strength and conditioning sessions and programming, physiotherapy support, performance analysis, 3x3 off-season competition outlets

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• Men's and Women's Head Coaches (Both Level 3 qualified)

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Currently playing National League, EABL (WEABL) or Regional Level (please note there is a limited number of places available). Please visit the website for more information

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Official partnership with Team Birmingham (National League 2) - BCU Head Coach is also Team Birmingham Head Coach. BCU is the home of Team Birmingham
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• Basketball England Regional Talent Hub

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• Basketball scholars are fully supported by a Scholarship Officer and bespoke plans are made for those who require academic support or flexibility. Regular meetings are held with course leaders to ensure basketballers meet their potential on and off court.

Any additional information.

• Athletes receive full S&C, injury prevention, rehabilitation and performance analysis support.
• Reduced accommodation costs are available for a select number of basketball players who represent both BCU and Team Birmingham each year.
• BCU Sport support all athletes to gain coaching and other related qualifications and work experience.

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• There are 2 qualified Level 3 Basketball Coaches that look after the performance programme and are employed by the university.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Must demonstrate excellence in basketball, and be part of a regional, national and/or international squad. Please visit the website for more detail.

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Partnership with South Coast Tigers
• Currently talking to a company who are potentially looking to support and establish an NBL team South West region

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• The Sport Development Manager works with the athletes to work with Academic Programme Leaders to find solutions to any clashes of classes and playing. The practice sessions and matches are scheduled to avoid clashes.

Any additional information.

• All athletes as part of TeamBU receive injury support services to help them back into sport if required.
• The strength and conditioning team work very closely with the performance athletes to give them the specific support they require.

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• There are experienced club coaches in both men's and women's basketball.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• UK based athletes: National League experience or been part of a performance pathway
• US based athletes: minimum of collegiate engagement in basketball

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• There are links with a local college and club to support athlete recruitment
• Affiliate to Basketball England and link with them for coaching and officiating courses
• TASS Dual Career Accredited Site

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• Academic flexibility support is provided to athletes where possible.

Any additional information.

• n/a

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• Reading Rockets coach the women's team and work closely with the Students' Union and Academic Schools within the University.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Reading Rockets' endorsement of national league playing standard.

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Partnership with Reading Rockets. Through the Director of Reading Rockets, the University is kept informed of the NGB's plans for HE involvement.

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• Performance lifestyle services are provided.
• Close working with academic staff to ensure that flexibility is provided.
• Regular access to Head of School and Associate Professor is provided.
• There is a strong dual career ethos and close working between academic and sports staff.

Any additional information.

• The partnership with Reading Rockets has facilitated both social and performance sport in basketball at the University.

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• Stefanie Collins – Women’s Head Coach [email protected]
• James Dawe – Men’s Head Coach [email protected]
• Sarah Wagstaff – Head of Basketball [email protected]

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• For information on the scholarship criteria, please click here

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• WBBL – Only Welsh Franchise in the Women’s top league
• Sport Cardiff - The City's sport development team based at Cardiff Metropolitan University
• Basketball Wales – Close links with NGB
• TASS Dual Career Accredited Site

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• As an accredited TASS Centre, we have been recognised for our commitment to dual career support for talented athletes who are in full time education. Our dual career scheme enables student-athletes to achieve a balance between academic and sporting success. The University provides and manages an environment that allows students to achieve their academic potential alongside training, playing and performing in their chosen sport.

Any additional information.

• Visit the Cardiff Met Archers Basketball site here

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• Both the men's and women's teams have Level 3 basketball coaches.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Players would need to be competing and have experience of playing EABL, ABL, WEABL, age-group or senior national league level and have the ability to excel at BUCS A1 standard.
• Students would receive a varied scholarship offer (Gold, Silver, Bronze) depending on their standard of play at entry to the university; this would be evaluated each year. For further information on the scholarship offer and criteria please click here

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• The university works closely with the local FE network, including Myerscough College and Cardinal Newman College.
• The university and Preston Basketball Club enter a joint team into the national league.

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• The university is establishing a Dual Career process for 2021-22 as part of TASS membership. All students benefit from the Extensions and Extenuating Circumstances processes.

Any additional information.

• The coaches will work closely with the wider university support services to ensure a sports science package is utilised i.e. match / video analysis; S&C; physiotherapy, athlete wellbeing and career guidance
• For more information regarding the sports scholarship please go to https://www. uclan.ac.uk/study/fees-and-finance/bursaries-and-scholarships
• For additional guidance on the UCLan basketball offer, please contact Men’s Coach Craig Wright [email protected] or Ladies Coach Marg Jones [email protected] directly.

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• The head coach works in the sport department.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Minimum NBL junior/senior or equivalent level from an international league (e.g. Spain, Portugal). ‘Potential scholars’ have been invited to visit/train with the university basketball programme to see how they fit with their skill set

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Self-created 2 NBL programmes in Coventry Flames Men's and Women's Basketball
• Developing player pathway links with Coventry College (AoC Sport representative)
• Membership through NBL entries and officials training organised by Coventry University/ Flames
• TASS Dual Career Accredited Site

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• Access to academic flexibility, mentor and lifestyle support, including authorised absences, exam deferrals and coursework extensions.
• Game film analysis, psychology, nutrition, S&C, senior national league squads, and a variety of coaching staff for team and individual coaching sessions.

Any additional information.

• From both a scholarship programme, and a focus sport avenue, basketball players at Coventry University have a huge opportunity to experience a positive student-athlete lifestyle.

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• All performance coaches are contracted on a self-employed basis.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• No specific criteria. It is down to coach recommendation.

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• The university performance 1st team coach is the head coach of the local Division 2 National League side
• TASS Dual Career Accredited Site

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• The University is a Dual Career Accredited site and have put in variety of support that enables academic flexibility for the high performers, including deadline extensions and exam dates being moved ahead of time.

Any additional information.

• n/a

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• One full-time coach and one part-time coach

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Undergraduate: Played at National League level
• Postgraduate: Played for 4 years within an NCAA/NAIA programme

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Links with Durham Wildcats (U18) and Hartlepool College
• WBBL franchise
• TASS Dual Career Accredited Site

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• All scholars have access to sports concessions which provide academic flexibility.

Any additional information.

• n/a

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• A Club Development Coordinator who looks after basketball and is also Head Coach across both men's and women's programmes.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Elite: National Performance Pathway
• Excellence: National Level
• Developing Excellence: Regional Level

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Links with two local clubs (one male, one female) for coach and player development. Both these clubs are National League structures.
• Work closely with the Regional Lead for East Basketball and Norfolk Basketball associations.

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• Not a present, but working on this across the board of all sports.

Any additional information.

• n/a

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Our teams work in collaboration with London Lions, BA London Lions and NASSA to provide playing opportunities in the BBL, WBBL, NBL and WNBL
• TASS Dual Career Accredited Site

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• The universities Dual Career Support Officer works with each athlete and academics to support their dual career, this includes flexible study and altered learning plans.

Any additional information.

• Playing support includes extensive coaching support through team and individual sessions in addition to athlete development support such as S&C, Physiotherapy, Lifestyle, Wellbeing, Nutrition and Psychology.
• Our playing pathway offers an opportunity for players to progress through teams all the way to play in the WBBL/BBL if players are at the suitable level.

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• Two level 3 coaches lead the performance programme. Both teams have an assistant coach/manager, a performance analyst and a sports psychologist. Teams have a dedicated p/t sports therapist, and S&C coach overseen by Head S&C coach. There is also a Basketball Development Officer.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Individuals are assessed on ability and potential and those ready to enter the top teams receive the full support package. Those players who show the potential to progress to the first team during their studies at Essex will also receive support.

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• The Essex Rebels Club provides a broad pathway from juniors to 2 x men’s senior teams (NBL Div 1 and 3), a women’s WBBL team and 5 BUCS teams.
• TASS Delivery Site
• TASS Dual Career Accredited Site
• Supports scholarship students with overseas playing contracts and with alternative careers.

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• Undergraduates can qualify for a bursary (up to £3,000 pa) and postgraduates can receive fee waivers for the full course cost. Scholarship students are covered by an Academic Flexibility Policy. This provides some flexibility, allowing students to switch to part-time studies in order to concentrate on basketball.

Any additional information.

• Basketball training and competition takes place in Essex Sport Arena, just 30 seconds walk from the student-athlete accommodation.
• A scholarship includes daily basketball training, S&C, coaching, physio, lifestyle support and sports science testing.

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• The Head Coaches for both the Men’s and the Women’s Performance Programmes are employed by the University with associated coaching links to our external club partnerships with Hemel Storm and Oaklands Wolves.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Athletes apply to the Scholarship programme and applications are individually assessed and reviewed. Players with National League Basketball experience, Governing Body Pathway recognition, National Age Group representation or EABL/ABL recommendations would be considered.

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Key partners and pathway links include Hemel Storm (NBL) and Oaklands Wolves (NBL & WBBL).
• We have working partnerships with College and Academy focused Basketball programmes.
• Part of the Basketball England HE network
• TASS Dual Career Accredited Site

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• The University is committed to delivering a Dual Career Policy for all performance focused student athletes with academic flexibility a key core component of the policy. Lifestyle support available for student athletes, delivered through our TASS approved staff with the formal TALS qualification.

Any additional information.

• Basketball at Hertfordshire enables student athletes to experience a professional performance environment, combining sporting and academic success on and off the court. Athletes benefit from a range of support services such as gym access, strength & conditioning, physio to support both their individual and team development.

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• A partnership with Leicester Riders, with coaching staff part of this partnership

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Currently under review

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Partnership with Leicester Riders and Loughborough College
• Basketball England Regional Talent Hub

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• Academic flexibility is open to all students at the relevant performance level. That support is not connected to our sporting programmes or scholarships.

Any additional information.

• n/a

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• A service level agreement with their basketball coach

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Players would need to play at a semi-professional/professional level or be part of a national performance pathway, e.g. England U18s. This is also open to international students, e.g. Spain U18s

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• No formal links, but interested in exploring these opportunities further
• The university has had informal links with Manchester Magic/Mystics/Giants in the past but nothing at partnership level.

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• The university has an academic flexibility policy to guide academic departments and students on processes to follow to support all parties.

Any additional information.

• The university is well located geographically with the national performance centre, Magic/Mystics & Giants within 2 miles of the University campus. There are real opportunities at UoM for Basketball, the sport has grown significantly in recent years.

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• Both men's and women's basketball staff

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Players would have to meet university sport scholarship criteria (see website for more detail)

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• The University run the Manchester Mystics
• Also links with Manchester Giants, Manchester Magic, and Lancashire Spinners
• Link with Loretto 6th Form Academy
• Basketball England Regional Talent Hub
• TASS Dual Career Accredited Site

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• The university offers support for any elite sports people which includes flexibility and support processes for all high performing athletes at the university.

Any additional information.

• n/a

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• Men's Head Coach (Full Time - BUCS Prem / NBL1) and Women's Head Coach (Part Time - BUCS Prem)

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Undergraduates must have played to a high standard in (EABL/ABL)
• Post Graduates must have played to a good standard in (BUCS Prem / NCAA / NAIA)

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Direct support and development pathway links with Newcastle Eagles (BBL / WBBL) and Team Newcastle (NBL1)

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• Academic flexibility is provided for applicants who meet Performance Athlete status criteria

Any additional information.

• Performance Athlete support includes a Head Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Physiotherapy, Nutritional Planning, Performance Sport Manager

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• Two permanent lead basketball coaches for men and women focus teams.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Played internationally at Junior or Senior level
• Players from AASE Academies
• WEABL and EABL players
• US NCAA college
• Selection to Northumbria University BUCS 1st team

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Links with Newcastle Eagles WBBL and BBL teams
• Links with local FE sites such as Gateshead College and Tyne Met College.

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• The university has a TASS dual career academic flexibility policy.

Any additional information.

• Players benefit from a programme that rivals a professional team, with daily training including individual and team based court sessions, S&C, performance analysis. Highly experienced coaching team.

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• Both the men's and women's programmes have a head coach and assistant coach.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Players who are able to make a significant impact on their BUCS basketball programme.

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Formal links with Nottingham Hoods (mens) and an informal recruitment partnership with Nottingham Wildcats (women’s)
• Links to wheelchair basketball for a number of years, hosting a number of events.

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• The university will record lectures, move seminar groups/sessions, allow final year students to split years of study, provide flexible masters study, and support exam adjustments.

Any additional information.

• Players must be the standard to be in consideration for selection for the Nottingham Hoods/Nottingham Wildcats 1st teams (it is not compulsory for players to play for these teams as it is not always possible).

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• A partnership with Plymouth City Patriots.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Tier 1: Senior national/ international athlete
• Tier 2: Age group national athlete or member of a national development squad
• Tier 3: Regional representative or member of a National League team (visit website for more detail).

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Links with Plymouth City Patriots Basketball Club
• There are NGB relations through partners Plymouth City Patriots

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• Academic flexibility is provided for tier 1 and tier 2 sport scholarship athletes.

Any additional information.

• Yearly-progressive opportunities for students, through the sporting and academic climate
• The competition outlets look to progress into NBL Senior Mens.
• Students can also engage in local coaching & officiating opportunities.

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• There are experienced, qualified club coaches in both men's and women's basketball. Our coaches have both playing and coaching experience at the W/EABL, national league (both junior and senior), regional and international levels both in the UK and Europe.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• UK based athletes: EABL, ABL, WEABL and National League Premier experience or higher
• US based athletes: NCAA, NAIA or Canada USports experience

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Portsmouth Basketball Club - Senior National League side from 2022/23 season to include students and community members
• TASS Dual Career Accredited Site

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• The TASS Dual Career Co-ordinator works with each athlete and their academic department to support their dual career, this includes flexible study and altered learning plans.

Any additional information.

• The University Basketball Club is a 'Performance Sport Club'. Consequently, club members get access to support services such as Strength & Conditioning, Performance Analysis, Sports Psychology, and Physiotherapy. 
• Scholar athletes get additional lifestyle support workshops, financial bursaries, kit, free gym membership, weekly strength and conditioning sessions and mentoring.
• Students are provided with opportunities to gain and use coaching and officiating qualifications

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• Head coaches for both men's and women's basketball.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Players would need to have WEABL/EABL experiences, or experience in a national or international league. The university coaches help to scout for scholarship positions based on video evidence and coach recommendations.

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Links with Solent Kestrels and Itchen College
• TASS Dual Career Accredited Site

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• Access to online notes/ resources, choice of assignments, catch up sessions, or reschedule deadlines/exam dates in exceptional circumstances.
• All basketball scholars have access to performance staff (Physio, S&C, Lifestyle).

Any additional information.

• A dedicated athlete support officer and TASS lead who support students with balancing their sport commitments and their studies, enabling them to achieve their full potential in both.

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• Coaches for both men's (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and women's basketball (1st).

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• All performance sports have criteria for their sport. Basketball has a reward system that is based on numerous factors: Level, coach reference, video review

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Links with Bristol Flyers and SGS College, Bristol

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• Certain courses offer flexibility.

Any additional information.

• n/a

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• A full time head coach and also have 2 fixed term contracted coaches for male and female teams.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• Players would need to be part of the national league or higher.

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• Links with WBA Albion Basketball Club which participate in NBL division 3.Through this partnership, there is a pathway from local colleges into the university.
• TASS Dual Career Accredited Site

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• All scholarship athletes are given academic flexibility where deemed appropriate in relation to sporting competition.

Any additional information.

• The university also encourage volunteer opportunities within the student network.

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Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?

• Men’s and Women’s Coaches are members of university staff.  Additionally, the university has full time Strength and Conditioning staff, Sports Therapy staff and Personal Academic Tutors that support the performance programme.

What is the basketball scholarship criteria?

• A specialist sports panel, including basketball coaching staff, review scholarship applications on an individual applicant basis and will consider both previous playing experience as well as future aspirations. Applicants are required to submit video footage and provide a supporting reference alongside their application. The current criteria can be seen below.

  • Dual Career Scholarship Student: Senior national team; U20’s National team; Men’s BBL playing experience, or Men’s division 1/National league play offs playing experience.
  • Performance Potential: England or an equivalent standard country or have recent (within one year) U18 national team playing experience.  Men's division 2 may also be considered as well as EABL.

Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?

• TASS Dual Career accredited site
• NBL and WNBL teams under the Worcester Wolves banner.   Worcester Wolves Men compete in NBL 2 whilst Wolves women compete in WNBL1
• Partnership with Valencia Basket

Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?

• The University is one of very few in England to have received dual career accreditation from TASS. This award demonstrates that the University is able to offer a number of flexible study options for high performance athletes, this includes flexible pathways (part time, intercalation) assessment flexibility and further additional support with accessing lectures remotely and staff tutorials.
• In addition to this the scholarship programme offers financial, sports science and pastoral support to help student athletes navigate part/full time study and full-time basketball careers.
• Each student is allocated a Personal Academic Tutor that provides additional support to that of their lecturers.

Any additional information.

• 3 Men’s Teams and 1 Women’s BUCS Teams
• Performance players receive regular access to Strength & Conditioning, Sports Therapy and Performance Analysis
• We offer opportunities for students to gain qualifications and sign up for Earn as You Learn in the following areas - coaching, refereeing and table officiating
• We have a dedicated basketball website worcester.ac.uk/Basketball in addition to social media platforms facebook, Instagram and twitter.

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How To Get A Basketball Scholarship UK in 2022

How To Get A Basketball Scholarship In The UK

The majority of players that the research team spoke to in the study were not aware of the options to study at university and play basketball within the UK. That included youth level players (age group 11-15 and 16-19) and older players who had chosen the American route. To address this lack of awareness, the research team surveyed various universities and sought information about their support and sport scholarships that are available to basketball players.

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Below is a detailed list of Universities that offer performance Basketball Scholarship UK;

• Anglia Ruskin University
• Birmingham City University
• Bournemouth University
• University of Brighton
• Buckinghamshire New University
• Cardiff Metropolitan University
• UCLan
• Coventry University
• University of Derby
• Durham University
• University of East Anglia
• University of East London
• University of Essex
• University of Hertfordshire
• Loughborough University
• University of Manchester
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• Newcastle University
• Northumbria University
• Nottingham Trent University
• Plymouth Marjon University
• Solent University
• University of the West of England
• University of Wolverhampton

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• Undergraduates must have played to a high standard in (EABL/ABL)
• Post Graduates must have played to a good standard in (BUCS Prem / NCAA / NAIA)

Please note that each institution involved in the Basketball scholarship UK program has the exclusive eligibility criteria.

Let us discuss the aforementioned universities that offer Basketball Scholarship UK;

1. Anglia Ruskin College

The high-performance Basketball scholarship UK program of Anglia Ruskin University is centered on the Cambridge campus.
The organization is looking for driven. Talented and motivated student-athletes who could thrive as a part of the university’s basketball team and contribute to its long-term success.

2. University of Birmingham

At BCU, they want to encourage their academic success while you pursue their athletic goals, and they appreciate the dedication dual-career players put forth. Students who excel in their sport can apply for their Sports Scholarship, which will help them reach their full athletic potential while still pursuing their academic goals. This include the basketball scholarship.

Qualifications for the Scholarship:

The scholarship is intended to help athletes who are currently competing at a performance level but have the potential to become elite competitors. They can also help students who might be succeeding in sports in other capacities, like coaches and officials. You must already be enrolled in a BCU their or have an offer of a spot in one to be eligible. Not just those taking sports-related courses, but anyone taking one of their courses at the undergraduate or graduate level may qualify.

The BCU Basketball scholarship UK program has the following objectives:

• to offer a premier athlete support program located at a university.
• to offer customized resources that are centered on the requirements of the athlete
• to help athletes advance their knowledge of and comprehension of high performance sport
• to aid athletes in achieving their goals of excellence

What is provided by the scholarship?

The standard support package provided consists of the following:

• support from strength and conditioning
• support for athletes’ diets
• assistance for sport psychology
• expert instruction (dependent on sport)
• sports medicine
• anti-doping advocacy
• Support for performance-based lifestyle
• sport equipment
• Up to £500 in performance support grant for athlete development

Please take note that there is no tuition cost savings offered by the scholarship.

3. University of Bournemouth

Courses beginning in January 2023, September 2023, and January 2024 are eligible for entry. Scholarships are not transferable.

Eligibility

• Anyone who wants to enroll in a full-time undergraduate or graduate ctheirse at BU
• Be a highly accomplished athlete who aspires to advance both academically and in the sporting world.
• 45–50 available people
• Required to complete an application
• The deadlines for submission are 31 August if their ctheirse begins in September and 30 November if it begins in January.
• High-level athletes can apply for the BU Sport Scholarship if they want to enroll in undergraduate or graduate studies at BU. The scholarship is intended to give you the resources you need to advance their athletic progress and develop them further.

You are eligible to apply for funding of up to £5,000, which you can use for coaching, equipment, competition registration fees, travel costs, or support services.

You must compete at the Regional, National, and/or International levels, exhibit proficiency in their chosen sport, and be a member of a squad at those levels. The ideal scenario for university of Bournemouth scholarship UK recipients is for them to represent both themselves and/or their club at regional, national, and international levels in addition to BU in the BUCS program (League and Individual). Additionally, individual athletes will need to compete against the best members of the BUCS program.

In order to receive a scholarship, you must agree to attend 75% of training sessions, meet with the Sports Performance Manager to discuss how the funds will benefit you throughout the year, and represent BU in competitions whenever possible in order to increase awareness of SportBU’s initiatives and be highlighted in marketing materials.

4. College of Brighton

Offers:

• Free use of the athletic facilities of the university
• Support for the cost of the academic year, up to £500
• Efficiency T-shirt
• Workshop accessibility (nutrition, fitness training, technique analysis and sports psychology)
• assistance for strength and conditioning
• Support for sports science
• testing of physical performance
• Access to physiotherapy services at a discounted rate
• Access to sport massage sessions at a discount
• A guide for good lifestyle management
• access to the sports coaches at the University of Brighton (where available)
• Links to outside clubs via their vast partnering network.

Who may submit an application?

• You should have competed at the national or regional levels of their sport, or be able to show that you have the capacity to do so (please note county representation is not a sufficient standard).
• You should have been admitted to a course at the University of Brighton or currently be enrolled there to be eligible for the Basketball scholarship UK program.

5. Buckingham New College

BNU is one of only 33 locations in the UK with accreditation to provide financial support for athletes nominated for the TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) program. The Human Performance, Exercise and Wellbeing Centre, which houses their Human Performance Laboratory (HPL) and their Sports and Wellbeing Clinic, provides this assistance.

6. University of Cardiff Metropolitan

The institution selection of Performance and Elite Sports Scholarships is intended for domestic and international undergraduate and graduate students who excel in sports.
Students who match the requirements outlined in the eligibility section below may apply for the prize, which is based on athletic accomplishments and the ability to support Cardiff Met.

Schemes and Qualification Standards

They are offering six distinct scholarship programs that are exclusively open to candidates who are now enrolled in or about to start a full-time or part-time degree program at Cardiff Met. The Basketball scholarship UK program is included among the sports scholarship offered by Cardiff University.

7. UCLAn

The Basketball scholarship UK program at UCLan has more than 50 members and offers possibilities for players of all skill levels, including recreational, 2nd team, and high level competitors with the Men’s and Ladies’ First Teams.

The Men’s First Team has spent five years competing in BUCS Northern 1A, placing third in 2015 and 2016 and second in 2014, respectively.

To support and draw committed basketball players, the university has developed a comprehensive training schedule and Basketball scholarship UK program for assisting interested students.

For further preparation and play in National League tier 2, the men’s basketball program also has a direct connection to Preston Pride Basketball’s Men’s National Basketball Team.

8. University of Coventry

Do you possess talent in a certain sport?
The Coventry University Basketball scholarship UK program provides you with the opportunity to succeed!
You may receive financial aid and support for your sporting endeavors through a Coventry University sports scholarship.

This Basketball scholarship UK program program provides you with a network of support that enables you to combine the rigors of competitive sport with academic study, enabling you to excel to the highest level in both arenas.

9. Derby University

The University provides basketball-related assistance services like;

• voluntary preseason
• two weekly court sessions with the school’s head coach
• There are more court reservations available for athletes
• Two sport-specific strength and conditioning sessions in the high-performance gym
• Individual pre-season and post-season testing
• Therapy sessions in physio
• Performance sport seminars on the value of slumber, time management, and nutrition
• Analyzing team performance

10. Durham University 

The University provides about 12 sporting scholarships each year, with the winners receiving £2,000 each year for the duration of their undergraduate studies.

They sponsor more than 50 capped internationals annually and are the top team sport university in the United Kingdom (rated No. 1 in the UK by BUCS since 2013).

Few universities successfully and regularly integrate athletic and academic achievement as they do. Their sporting philosophy is to provide outstanding people the chance to do exceptional things. Durham is a First Class County Cricket, British Fencing, Tennis Foundation University, Basketball scholarship UK program, and English Lacrosse High-Performance University Performance Center, as theyll as a British Rowing Performance Center.

11. East Anglia University 

The men’s club of the UEA basketball scholarship UK program offers a variety of social and competitive playing possibilities, as they’ll as one team in National League Division 3 East, two teams in British University competition, and two teams in local league.

The National Basketball League and the British Universities competition expose athletes to top-notch basketball competition in addition to numerous training, video analysis, and strength and conditioning sessions spread throughout the week.

This year, all first team players will get developing excellence basketball scholarships, access to free gym and swim memberships, strength and conditioning sessions, physiotherapy, and nutritional courses, building on the success of recent seasons and the expansion of both the men’s and women’s squads.

12. Eastern University of London

One of the top collegiate basketball scholarship UK programs today is UEL’s program. In the previous five years, the men’s team has won their BUCS Premier South championships, and both teams qualified for the BUCS Championships in 2019.

The growth of players while they are at UEL is crucial. The comprehensive program’s delivery allows players to participate in daily team and one-on-one training sessions, maximizing their time with their coaching and support personnel. Along with the collaborations with the London Lions (BBL), NASSA (NBL Division 2), and BA London Lions (WBBL), these leagues offer high level competition each week to support ongoing player development.

Players are now steadily moving forward in the program to establish lucrative professional careers both in the UK and abroad.

13. University of Essex

University of Essex’s goal is to assist you in reaching your full potential on the field, court, or track by getting you faster, fitter, and stronger. Though they’re devoted to promoting a dual career track where academic and athletic achievement are equally vital, they won’t let you neglect their studies. The university have a team of knowledgeable coaches and support professionals available to help you succeed in the future.

14. School of Hertfordshire

An outstanding basketball scholarship UK program was established at the University of Hertfordshire to support gifted athletes who are enrolled there. Applications are evaluated on an individual basis, and athletes will receive a variety of awards, with BUCS sports receiving preference.

Student athletes who receive awards may also receive a variety of benefits and services, including:

• memberships to the campus gyms at The Sport Village and The Oval
• Performance Herts offers strength and conditioning instruction from top instructors in the field.
• workshops for athletes’ education on subjects like anti-doping, sport psychology, and nutrition
• physiotherapy
• Competition costs for BUCS
• Team attire with the University of Hertfordshire logo
• Academic flexibility for athletes pursuing two careers (around national training camps and competition)
• To aid with an athlete’s growth and capacity to balance sport and degree studies, lifestyle support from a TALS licensed practitioner is recommended.
• Award for Financial Sport Scholarship (these payments contribute towards training, competition and living costs).
• Athletes who compete at the national age group level or higher are recognized (or equivilent where pathways differ).

15. Loughborough University 

We are aware of the stress involved in juggling elite athletic competition with academic education.

Their unmatched support and sporting development philosophies help all student athletes in their performance programs.

Members of the sport performance program receive support valued at thousands of pounds, including coaching, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, sports science, nutrition, psychology, lifestyle counseling, and academic flexibility. Their sports scholarships inclusive the basketball scholarship UK also offer direct cash assistance in addition to this fantastic support.

Up to £5,000 annually.

• Free access to Powerbase, one of the biggest strength and conditioning facilities in the nation
• free membership to the Athletic Union club
• parking permit on campus
• Athletics, badminton, cricket, cycling, football, hockey, netball, rugby union, squash, swimming, tennis, triathlon, and women’s wheelchair basketball, basketball scholarship UK all feature performance-oriented programs. The institution would also think about supporting outstanding summer Olympic and Paralympic applicants with sport scholarships.
• You can find up-to-date details about each scholarship, its requirements, and how to apply on the website dedicated to sports scholarships.

16. University of Manchester

Students ability to compete in sports at The University of Manchester need not be adversely affected by their financial situation. You can be qualified for assistance and financing through their Sport Manchester Scholarship Program if you’re engaged in national competition.

University of Manchester will assist you in juggling the demands of their rigorous training and competition schedule with the stress of degree-related coursework. Depending on their level of capability, there are many levels of support.

17. Metropolitan University of Manchester

This institution is confident in their program’s potential to help athletes pursuing multiple careers and are delighted to be a part of a world-class athletic city.

Their program takes into account and caters to the unique needs of each athlete.

The complete package has a yearly value of up to £7,000. Exceptional applicants may be eligible for additional University funding.

Tuition fees can be reduced by up to 20%; additional fee reductions will be given to exceptional applicants.

• Gaining access to the privately financed Performance Sport townhouses
• Financial support for expenses
• access to world-class athletic facilities within a ten-minute drive or on campus
• Individualized sport science assistance
• individualized dietary support
• Athletic massage and physiotherapy
• Take a tour of their performance sport science suite.
• Customized programs for strength and conditioning
• Team athletes receive free membership to sports clubs.
• Lifestyle assistance
• The program can help dual-career athletes, and they will be happy to be a part of such a renowned sporting city.

The athletic scholarships are given out on an individual basis, with preference going to those whose sport is part of the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) program. The University’s Sport Scholarship Committee will decide the award amount, and each application is evaluated on its own merits.

18. Newcastle University

Every year, they provide funding and sports scholarships to students who:

• Having had success in sports
• Continue to succeed and represent the University

Eligibility:

You have to:

• Be a present-day student in any academic year, or
  either a postgraduate or undergraduate
• Candidate who was offered a spot at Newcastle University

You have to:

• In the previous 12 months, earned senior or age group representative honors at the national or regional level, and/or
• Be a part of the performance squads of the National Governing Body (NGB), or anything equivalent.

You have to agree to:

• Getting better at their sport
• Representing the university when appropriate in BUCS (British Universities Colleges Sport) competitions

Criteria:

Within the recent 12 months, a regional, national, or international standard. A National Governing Body Performance Squad or something comparable should be comprised of students.

Financed up to £10,000.

Received services:

• Small-group or individual strength training sessions
• Availability of healthcare treatments, such as physiotherapy and sports massage
• Professional instruction
• Coaching and lifestyle assistance
• Sports physiology, nutrition, psychology, screenings, injury prevention and management, and lifestyle management are some of the topics covered in the athlete workshop program.
• Support for sports science
• Availability of training resources
• Examination of performance videos.

Applications for sports scholarships are now available. The deadline for applications is Sunday, October 2, 2022.

19. Northumbria University 

A top university for sports, Northumbria University provides a wide range of possibilities for students wishing to participate in a top-notch competitive program. More than 60 teams from Northumbria Sport are competing in the British University and Colleague Sport Leagues this year (BUCS).

Through their specialized sports scholarship program, Northumbria Sport assists about 150 student athletes annually across a variety of disciplines. Northumbria Sport provides scholarships to help athletes pursue a dual profession, allowing them to improve their athletic progress while earning a high-quality degree.

Benefits:

• Financial assistance
• sporting goods gear for students
• Specialized strength and conditioning instruction and resources.
• Support for rehabilitation and physical therapy treatments
• Unlimited use of the swimming pool and fitness center at Sport Central
• Support and workshops for anti-doping
• Support for performance-based lifestyle
• Assistance for sport psychology
• Dietary guidance
• Support for dual careers and academic flexibility

20. Leicester University

High-achieving student athletes from a variety of sports can apply for a number of scholarships from NTU each year to help with their undergraduate and graduate studies. Each award is customized to the athlete’s requirements in order to make sure that everything is in place to support their success in both academics and athletics while attending NTU.

Offers;

• Free access to the NTU fitness center and sports clubs
• Training for strength and conditioning in small groups
• Athletic nutrition
• Athletic psychology
• Physiotherapy
• Support for performance-based lifestyle
• Student athlete kit

Eligibility

NTU awards sport scholarships on a case-by-case basis. Individuals whose sport is part of the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) program are given preference.

You must: in order to be eligible for a sport scholarship.

• Be enrolled at NTU right now in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, or be in the application process to enroll there for the upcoming academic year.
• Compete at a regional, national, or worldwide level in their sport, or provide proof of having a promising future in it.

21. Plymouth Marjorn School

There are three different levels of scholarships. Each offers the athlete performance assistance of up to $2000 a year. Depending on how you perform, you can also qualify for financial assistance of up to $2000 annually.

Tiers include:

• Tier 1: Senior National/International Athlete, In the past 12 months, you have competed at the Senior Level for their country or are currently doing so.
• Tier 2: Member of a national development squad or Age Group National Athlete. You have competed at that level in the last 12 months, have been a member of a National Development Squad, or have represented your country at the age group level.
• Tier 3: Step 5+ (for men) and Step 4+ (for women) standard or equivalent; Regional Representative; Member of National League Team/Academy. You currently compete at that level or have competed at that level in the previous 12 months.
  Support for international athletes will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

22. Solent University 

A complete sports program of the highest caliber is provided by Solent Sport. The curriculum is tailored to their athletic ability and potential and created to assist you in juggling their academic career with competition on a national and international level.

23. Western University of England

Throughout your stay in the program, you will receive professional performance-level coaching along with training facilities tailored to your chosen sport. You can use the “Shootaway” basketball shooting pistol whenever the sports hall is open as part of this. Up to 1,000 shots can be obtained in less than an hour, giving you access to a training tool that few UK programs have.

Basketball is one of UWE Bristol’s performance sports, therefore there is a chance to get extra assistance to help you succeed.

24. Wolverhampton University

WLV Sport Scholarships are given out on an individual basis, with preference going to people whose sport is part of the British University and Colleges Sport program, who compete in regional or national competitions, and who have the ability to perform at an elite or international level.

For a sport scholarship to be granted, students must;

• Compete in their sport at the regional, collegiate, or professional levels.
• Be dedicated to obtaining or possessing a Level 1/Level 2 match official qualification, or its equivalent, in the sport of their choice (Match Official Scholarship)
• Possess or be actively pursuing a Level 1/Level 2 coaching certification in the sport of their choice.

Coaching Fellowship:

• Become a “Let’s Move” Wolves Sport Activator for the WLV (Leadership Scholarship)
• Be enrolled at the University of Wolverhampton for an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Conclusion

You need as much exposure as you can get as a basketball player to develop your abilities and become a better player. Scholarship offers are a fantastic method for athletes to gain exposure and build connections with prestigious coaches and universities.

If you’re committed to playing at the top level, start by looking into local scholarships and paying each school a visit. You never know; you might just stumble onto the ideal scholarship!

Scholarships and grants in the UK

What is important to know about scholarships in the UK?

• Scholarships in the UK are public, university and private.
• The most famous state program - Chevening - fully covers room, board and a year of study in the master's program. Other large state grants ( GREAT Scholarships , Commonwealth Scholarships ) are not available to citizens of Russia and the CIS.
• Average size university scholarships - 10-30% of the cost of education.
• Universities award scholarships based on academic merit, financial status and personal circumstances.
• There are also sports and creative scholarships, but they usually do not exceed 1,131-2,262 USD.

Scholarships in the UK

Education in the UK is one of the most expensive in the world. The average year of study costs 13,574-19230USD. It will take about 11,312 USD more to live.

Grants and scholarships will help reduce costs. They are very different: this is a small payment of 250 pounds, and a discount on tuition, and full payment for accommodation and meals. It is difficult to win large scholarships: usually there are only a few winners, and several thousand applications come.

UK spending

To navigate in all the diversity, you need to know three basic terms:

• Scholarship - scholarship for achievements in studies or sports;
• Grant - the same as a scholarship, but usually paid once;
• Bursary is most often a one-time payment to a needy student.

Scholarships in the UK are given by universities, individual faculties, the government, and private organizations. In this way they are trying to attract the most talented students from all over the world.

Scholarships from universities in the UK

Universities often give out scholarships in the form of tuition discounts. For bachelors, the most common discount is 10-30%, for undergraduates and doctoral students - up to 50%.

To get a scholarship, you first need to go to university. The main selection criterion is the average score of a diploma or grade for A-Level / IB. Most often, funding is issued for a year with the possibility of extension.

Universities publish information about their scholarships in sections Funding and Scholarships . But often the data there is incomplete. Therefore, to find out the details, it is better to contact the university directly. Contacts are listed on the same pages.

The commission selects candidates on the basis of academic achievement, scientific achievements of publications and conferences, social activity and leadership qualities. In theory, a scholarship can be obtained with triples, but it will not be a very prestigious university, which, with the help of funding, is trying to attract students. The amount will be small: a maximum of 1500-2000 GDP. They will not affect your financial situation much.

Scholarships are available for bachelors, masters, and PhD students. It will be easier for the last two to win a scholarship: the competition is lower than in the bachelor's degree. And the amount of payments for undergraduates and PhDs is usually higher. Unlike bachelors, they conduct their own research, which means that it is profitable for the university to finance them.

University scholarships come in several types.

Academic Merit Scholarships

Academic merit scholarships are awarded for academic achievement. Taken into account:

• Average GPA - ideally excellent;
• Level of English - preferably not lower than IELTS 7.0;
• Availability of scientific publications;
• Participation in conferences.

Basically, academic merit scholarships are a tuition discount of up to 50%. But there is also full coverage. For example, Gates Scholarship at the University of Cambridge. The student is additionally paid 19,796 USD per year for housing and food. In total, Cambridge raffles 80 scholarships annually, and 25 of them go to students from the United States, so the competition is very high. You can read more about the requirements on the program website.

Universities often automatically consider their applicants for academic merit scholarships , but large scholarships like Gates must be applied for separately. It may include a motivation letter and a research plan. Sometimes candidates need to go through an additional interview.

Large scholarships are calculated mainly for undergraduates. For bachelors, the size of merit-based scholarships rarely exceeds 3,394-5,656 USD.

Many universities have alumni scholarships . These are discounts for graduates who continue their studies at the master's program at the same university. If you, for example, graduate from the University of East Anglia, then studying for a master's degree there will cost half as much.

Scholarships for specific areas are often found - subject-specific scholarships . The University of Surrey gives a discount of up to 50% to MBA students. You need to apply as early as possible - so the chances will be higher.

For subject-specific scholarships, good grades and background in the chosen specialty are important: have you studied it before, have you written articles, do you have work experience. It happens that candidates are selected by projects and portfolio.

There are scholarships for Foundation preparatory programs. Such is, for example, at Newcastle University. Its size is from 11,312 USD to 22,624 USD. Moreover, the first half of the scholarship is paid while studying at the preparatory program, and the second - after successful admission to the bachelor's degree. 99-67 872 USD/year.

Most low income scholarships cover only part of the student's costs. The average payout is 1,131-3,394 USD/year, large amounts are rare. Such scholarships are given out so that the student can afford a trip to summer school or field research. To cover the training completely, they are not enough.

In addition to the financial situation, the commission usually takes into account academic achievements. Therefore, a high GPA and a good portfolio will still come in handy.

British universities often award scholarships based on personal circumstances and - the student's personal circumstances. This vague wording means that the scholarships are designed for those who, for some reason, find it difficult to get an education: due to economic inequality, racial or gender discrimination.

Oxford, for example, offers scholarships to citizens from economically poor countries. The list includes most of the post-Soviet space. And for Russians there is a separate scholarship - Hill Foundation Scholarship. It fully covers tuition and living expenses.