Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway (EDCAP) Sport Scholarships

Awarded by : University of Birmingham

Updated on Jul 03, 2024
Kashish Saini

University Research Analyst

Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway (EDCAP) Sport Scholarships

  • Applicable for

    University of Birmingham in UK

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 12,96,960/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    Varies

  • Course Level

    Bachelors & Masters

  • Intake year

    Sep 2024

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  • The Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway (EDCAP) provides sector-leading dual career support that mirrors that of a UKSport world class performance programme and is tailored to the individual needs of our highest performing student-athletes at the University.
  • University pride ourselves on offering the most comprehensive and extensive sport scholarship programme in the country, providing high-performance student-athletes with access to bespoke specialist support services, expert practitioners and state of the art facilities within our dedicated Performance Centre.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree, Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Birmingham in UK

  • Students of all nationalities and years of study are eligible to apply and be considered for a sport scholarship, including those on post-graduate courses.

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: Pound 12,000 => Rs 12,96,960

Conversion rate used: 1 Pound = Rs. 105.63 (last updated 17th January 2025)

Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ×Not covered in scholarship

  • The total value of an EDCAP scholarship award ranges between £8-12,000
  • Breakdown of the award: 
    • Financial award of up to £3000; additional funding available towards international representation abroad and personal development
    • Financial award of up to £3000; additional funding available towards international representation abroad and personal development.
    • Access to tailored, specialist support services: strength & conditioning, nutrition, physiology, psychology and performance lifestyle
    • Unlimited access to physiotherapy and soft tissue therapy, within a fair use policy. Additional access to funding for medical imaging, further diagnosis and intervention.
    • High level dual career support: dedicated Performance Lifestyle Coach and special consideration for academic flexibility
    • A reduced conditional offer by one A Level grade or equivalent for incoming undergraduates.
    • Programme of engagement that includes a full induction process, Welcome Meal and dedicated EDCAP scholar social events throughout the academic year
    • 12-month Sport and Fitness Peak membership that includes full access anytime to the 200-station gym, 50m pool, steam room, sauna, gym group classes and squash facilities.
    • Provision of New Balance scholar kit and Athlete Resource Pack

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12 Required
UG Required
Interview Required

Eligibility

  • Student-athletes currently excelling at a junior international standard (or above) within an Olympic and/or Commonwealth sport. Students of all nationalities and years of study are eligible to apply and be considered for a sport scholarship, including those on post-graduate courses.

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +239 more

Application Process for this scholarship

  • Academic transcripts/certificate
  • Offer letter from the University of Birmingham (If applicable)
  • Supporting Statement : Please briefly explain how students would benefit from an EDCAP Sport Scholarship and why they think they are deserving of the award
  • Please include references to university specialist sport services & financial support, and how they would influence their long- and short-term goals

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  • The deadline has passed

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Contact email H.V.Waters@bham.ac.uk

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