Leeds Metropolitan University – Carnegie Sports Scholarships
BACKGROUND
The Carnegie Sports Scholarship Scheme was introduced in 2002. The aim of the scheme is twofold, firstly it is to
ensure we support athletes who can significantly contribute to winning BUCS points for the University either
individually or in the team environment, secondly it is to give scholarship holders the opportunity to develop their
sporting performance alongside the pursuit of their academic studies through technical, pastoral and financial
support.
We’re looking for students who already compete at a very high level and have the desire & dedication to improve
towards Senior World Class Performance Levels in their sport. Leeds Met is very proud of its sporting history &
current high standing in the BUCS rankings which we want to maintain; therefore Carnegie Sports Scholars are
expected to compete for the University in their sport in BUCS events.
Junior or Senior International standard athletes from BUCS sports are encouraged to apply. Please follow this link to
the BUCS website http://www.bucs.org.uk/page.asp?section=7&sectionTitle=Sports then click on the sports tab to
see the list.
N.B. Basketball & Men’s Rugby Union Scholarships are administered separately, details of the awards and who to
apply to can be found at the end of this document.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (General)
• Carnegie Sport Scholars must have fulfilled the academic requirements for undergraduate or post graduate
entry and must be enrolled on a Leeds Met course.
• Junior or Senior International standard athletes are encouraged to apply, as are players competing in team
sports at Professional Club / Academy level.
• Carnegie Sports Scholarships will be available to both existing Leeds Met students and first year students.
The Carnegie Sports Scholarship Scheme is University wide. Students applying for a Carnegie Sports
Scholarship can study any Leeds Met course both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Carnegie Sports Scholars must make satisfactory progress in both their sporting and academic pursuits (2:2
or better), and must apply successfully to have their scholarship renewed annually.
• Premium Carnegie Sports Scholarship awards are primarily aimed at postgraduate students (studying a
masters part time over two years) and are available for our core and focus sports which are: Athletics,
Hockey, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Tennis, Triathlon & Squash,
• We will consider applications from students who compete in non BUCS Sports on a case by case basis. We
may then wish to award a special scholarship package depending on an athletes’ profile, performance
status and commitment to Sport at Leeds Met University
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
CARNEGIE PREMIUM SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP - Worth up to £3500 p/a (includes the following)
• £3000 financial support towards fees/ accommodation/ competition/ equipment/ travel.
• Sport & AU Membership
• Performance Sport Manager
• Two Strength & Conditioning sessions per week
• Scholarship merchandise
• Access to workshops covering topics such as : Nutrition, Sports Psychology, CV writing & preparing for
interviews
CARNEGIE SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP -Worth up to £1000 p/a (includes the following)
• £500 financial support towards living/ competition/ equipment/ travel.
• Sport & AU Membership
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Performance Sport Manager
Two Strength & Conditioning sessions per week
Scholarships merchandise
Access to workshops covering topics such as : Nutrition, Sports Psychology, CV writing & preparing for
interviews
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications for a sports scholarship should be made via the online or posted application form. The completed
application form should be returned to Mick Hill at the address below.
Mick Hill, Senior Coach High Performance & Enterprise, Room G12 Carnegie Hall, Leeds Metropolitan
University, Headingley Campus, Leeds LS6 3QS, Tel: 0113 812 9223 Email: m.hill@leedsmet.ac.uk
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 26th September 2014
PLEASE NOTE
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Successful applicants will need to attend an induction when they will sign and thus agree to the terms of the
Sports Scholarship Agreement
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Sports scholars will be expected to attend a minimum of two University Open / Applicant days to promote
the University and the Sports Scholarship Programme. They will receive additional money for each
appearance (details will be confirmed on the scholarship agreement)
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Students/Athletes who were unsuccessful in their first application are eligible to apply for sports scholarship
support for subsequent years of their degree. Scholarships are awarded for the tenure of one academic year.
Scholars will be appraised (on sports basis and academic grounds) and they are eligible to apply the
following year.
APPEALS PROCESS
Please note that the competitive level benchmarks detailed above serve as preliminary guidelines for the level of
athlete eligible to apply. Meeting these guidelines does not guarantee a Carnegie Sports Scholarship.
Any student who has not been offered a sports scholarship and wishes to appeal must do so in writing to the Head of
sport by Friday October 17th 2014.
CARNEGIE BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
The following scholarship is ring-fenced for basketball, as one of our flag ship sports at Leeds Met. Basketball is the
one sport at Leeds Met that offers opportunities at all levels and significant community engagement. The
scholarships will be used to maintain a high performance profile, which serves as both the exit route and aspirations
for our students and young people of Leeds engaged in the sport.
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Worth up to £5500 per annum
£3000 financial support towards fees Sports Membership
£2500 accommodation costs
AU Membership
Performance Sport Manager
Two Strength & Conditioning sessions per week
Scholarships clothing
Applications - Applications for Basketball Scholarships should be made directly to;
Matthew Newby |Basketball Head Coach |Leeds Metropolitan University |University Sport | G02 Carnegie Annexe |
Headingley Campus | Leeds | West Yorkshire | LS6 3QQ |Great Britain | Tel: +44 (0) 113 8127384|
(0) 113 8123604|Mob: (0) 7824 482647 | Email: m.newby@leedsmet.ac.uk |
LEEDS CARNEGIE RUGBY ACADEMY UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
This group consists of player who train part time with Leeds Carnegie Rugby and full time with Leeds Metropolitan
University high performance rugby squad. Their playing programme will involve them representing the university playing in the BUCS league and the potential to be involved with Leeds Carnegie B&I fixtures as well as organised ‘A’
Team games. Players from this group with the potential may progress on to be full time Leeds Carnegie Rugby
Football Club players.
Scholarships are offered for a period of one year although it is anticipated that athletes will remain in the
programme for the duration of their chosen course at University. This is subject to their successful completion of
each academic year and also maintaining the required rugby standards at both Leeds Carnegie and the University.
Selection is based on achieving the required academic standards for admission to your chosen academic route at
University. Every scholar must also have the potential to represent both the University and Leeds Carnegie Rugby.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
1. Access to suitable training facilities provided by Leeds Carnegie or the University.
2. High performance coaching under the direction of the Leeds Carnegie staff and the University Head of
Rugby.
3. Strength and conditioning with evaluation and training programmes under the direction and supervision of
qualified personnel.
4. Sports Medicine and Sports Science services provided by the Academies practitioners or other approved
agencies.
5. Performance reporting and supervision
6. Medical treatment by the Academy's practitioners.
Applications - Applications for Rugby Scholarships should be made directly to;
Nick Gore| Athletic Union Manager | Leeds Metropolitan University | Sports Office | Carnegie Annexe | Headingley
Campus | Leeds | LS6 3QQ Tel: +44 (0) 113 812 6546 | Mobile: 0797 187 3815 | Email: n.gore@leedsmet.ac.uk