Canoe Scholarships

The University of Strathclyde offers some of the most competitive Sport Scholarships in the UK. Regardless of Sport, all Sport Scholars receive a comprehensive support package to help them reach their sporting and academic potential.

Mixed Canoe scholarships for talented and ambitious players from Scotland regarded as ‘Home’ students for tuition fees purposes.

Selection criteria

As a guide, applicants competing in Slalom should have a K1 top 50 or C1 top 25 Premier Division ranking.

In addition, our Performance team may also identify potential canoe scholars during the admissions process.​​

Level of study

Mixed Canoe Scholarships for talented and ambitious canoe union players from England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland regarded as ‘rest of uk’ (RUK) for tuition fees purposes. ​

Selection Criteria ​

As a guide, applicants competing in Slalom should have a K1 top 50 or C1 top 25 Premier Division ranking.

In addition, our Performance team may also identify potential canoe scholars during the admissions process.​​

 Level of Study​

Mixed Canoe Scholarships for talented and ambitious canoe players from non-UK countries regarded as ‘International’ students for tuition fees purposes.

Eligibility rules

UK University sports are regulated by British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS; Britain's equivalent of the NCAA). BUCS eligibility rules allow student-athletes to compete in BUCS for an unlimited number of years. As a result, ALL former University and College (incl. NCAA) athletes are eligible to compete for the University whilst studying for a postgraduate degree, regardless of the number of years they have previously played College / University sport.​​

Selection criteria

As a guide, applicants competing in Canoe Sprint should have competed at ICF World or European Junior / U23 Championships.

In addition, our Performance team may also identify potential canoe scholars during the admissions process.​​

Level of study​​