The Elite Athlete Scholarship is the highest sporting award for any student athlete to receive whilst studying at Queen’s University Belfast. The scheme has been designed to challenge and support athletes to raise their ambition and to maximise their sporting and academic potential. Central to this are the services that are wrapped around our athletes throughout the year. 

The benefits of the Elite Athlete Support package will include provision of the following:  

• Academic Flexibility (see separate policy). 

• Personalised Academic and Sports Mentoring. 

• Personalised Strength and Conditioning support. 

• Contribution towards University fees (tier 1 only) paid on their behalf.¹ 

• Contribution towards Accommodation and/or Travel costs (up to £3,000 p/a)² 

• Free access to Queen’s sports facilities (£250 p/a). 

• Contribution towards recognised national and international competitions on a needs analysis. 

• Sports Medicine / Physiotherapy support on a needs analysis. 

• High Performance Branded Sports Clothing. 

• Food / Nutritional Supplements and support on a needs analysis. 

• Performance skills coaching. 

• Opportunity to avail of Queen’s Sport Adult Activity Courses and Class Programme, including yoga, pilates, etc. 

• Degree Plus Accreditation (Route A) upon full completion of Academy Programme.