Support package for talented student athletes.

The information on this page is correct for the 2024/25 academic year.

Overview

Our Performance Athlete Support Programme allows talented student athletes to balance university life while achieving their sporting potential.

For this programme, we will consider athletes competing at a high level in their sport. For example, selected to represent their country in senior or junior international level, or playing in a professional academy, or in a recognised international pathway.

What you could receive

Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support with sport related expenses.

Who can apply

You can apply if you:

• will be studying full-time or part-time at Sheffield Hallam University in 2024/25 academic year, and
• are competing in an Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth sport, or competing consistently at an exceptional level in a sport outside of these games which is recognised by British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS); you must be able to demonstrate clear evidence of your Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth, National Governing Body (NGB) or professional representation pathway.

We will also accept applications from sports not recognised in the areas listed if you represent at an international level or above.

How and when to apply

There are two application windows, please be sure to apply at the right time.

Applications for students starting in September 2024 are now closed. Applications for students starting in January 2025 are open now and will close on 1 February 2025.

Sport expense claims

Expense claims for 2024/25 PASP students are open now.

If you have any questions about the Performance Athlete Support Programme, please contact Sport Hallam at sport@shu.ac.uk.