TRIATHLON SCHOLARSHIPS - University of Stirling

triathlon scholarships
International Sports
Scholarship Programme
Scotland’s
University for
Sporting Excellence

University of Stirling
Triathlon Scholarships
The University of Stirling has been identified as a centre of
excellence for triathlon supporting international and developing
triathletes through the International Sports Scholarship Programme.
They are further supported by triathlonscotland, the national
governing body, whose high performance training centre is
located on our campus. Stirling is home to one of the largest
high performance sports programmes in the UK, whose alumni
include Olympians, World and Commonwealth Games athletes.
Training and Competition
Our individually tailored triathlon programme, for men and
women, enables scholars to combine their high performance
training with study for an academic degree.
The weekly programme comprises up to 12 hours dedicated
coaching time and a further three hours fitness training with
specialist strength and conditioning staff. There is access to
sports science support, including diet and nutrition, psychology,
physiotherapy, lifestyle management and medical expertise.
Squad members compete worldwide in elite level competition
including Commonwealth Games, World Cup and ITU
Continental Cup races as well as at Scottish and British
Universities events.

Facilities
Triathlon scholars have access
to world-class training facilities,
including:
ii
The National Swimming
Academy with 50m pool
and land-conditioning suite
ii
400m athletics track
ii
MP Jackson Fitness Centre
ii
Strength and Conditioning
Super Centre
ii
State-of-the-art sports
science laboratories
ii
Unrivalled running and
biking terrain in nearby Ochil hills
Coaching
triathlonscotland national coaches, former elite triathletes,
support the scholars’ development. Further support services are
provided by our experienced, qualified staff.
Funding
Selected scholars can receive financial support up to £3000 per
annum to subsidise competition entry, travel and other sportsrelated
costs.
Academic Flexibility
A fundamental part of the scholarships is academic flexibility
to help combine study with high performance sport. This
includes assessment extensions, exam deferment and study
extension periods.
Accommodation and Equipment
Triathlon scholars have the opportunity to stay in on-campus
accommodation and every scholar is provided with important kit,
including full training and race clothing.

Apply Now
Applicants must meet the normal entry requirements for study
at the University of Stirling. Prospective scholars should be of
national junior standard or higher and be prepared to work
hard towards improving their performance. Apply by the end of
February for entry the following September.
Download the application form online at:
www.sportingexcellence.stir.ac.uk/scholarships/triathlon
Contact
Raleigh Gowrie
Sports Performance Manager
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA
T: + 44 (0) 1786 466901
F: + 44 (0) 1786 466919
E: r.n.gowrie@stir.ac.uk
Winning Students
Talented triathletes may also be eligible
for a Winning Students scholarship,
Scotland’s national sports scholarship programme for high
performance student athletes. It provides support through
awards up to £5,500 per annum. Find out more at
www.winningstudents-scotland.ac.uk

Study at Stirling
Flexibility and choice – Stirling has a refreshingly different approach
to degrees. You get to adapt and develop your study choices as
you go, combining subjects from across the University. Scholarship
triathletes can study full-time or part-time, in undergraduate or
postgraduate degree programmes of their choice.
Sport-specific programmes at the School of Sport, which make up
12% of all applications to Stirling – include: BA Sports Studies,
BSc Sport and Exercise Science, MSc Sports Management and MSc
Sports Coaching.
Sporting Excellence
The University of Stirling is Scotland’s University for Sporting
Excellence, providing the ideal environment for talented athletes to
flourish in their chosen sport.
Athletes have access to a comprehensive collection of world-class
facilities set on our scenic campus, which is home to national centres
in many sports as well as the sportscotland institute of sport and
the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland.
Find out more at www.sportingexcellence.stir.ac.uk
“I was able to study for my
postgraduate diploma on
a part-time basis, allowing
me to perform at a high
level whilst continuing my
education.”
Catriona Morrison, 2010 World
Duathlon Champion and Ironman
competitor

Scotland’s
University for
Sporting Excellence
Perfect location
The Stirling campus is regarded as ‘one of the most beautiful in the
world’ (Guardian University Guide, 2011) with views of a large loch
and an historic castle.
There is a strong community feel through the many clubs and central
social area, which includes the library, eating facilities, shops and
arts venue. We are particularly proud of the tremendous diversity
among our students, coming from across the UK and abroad. It all
adds up to an inspirational learning and living environment.
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