Basketball Sports Scholarships at University – Take Your Game Further!
Sports Scholarships for talented and ambitious basketball players offer a fantastic opportunity at the University of Hertfordshire to combine elite-level sport with a high-quality academic education, helping you push your performance to the next level.
Our prestigious Sports Scholarship Programme is designed specifically for student-athletes who want to excel both on the court and in the classroom, supporting every aspect of their sporting and academic journey.
Train Like a Pro While Studying for Your Future
At the University of Hertfordshire, we understand that top-level basketball players are looking for more than just a degree; they want to train, compete, and develop in a high-performance environment that supports their sporting ambitions.
That’s why our Sports Scholarships are tailored to provide everything a committed athlete needs to succeed. As a scholar, you’ll have access to expert coaching, first-class facilities, and strength and conditioning programmes that are designed to challenge and enhance your performance. You’ll also be part of a community of like-minded athletes, all driven to succeed at the highest levels.
The University of Hertfordshire’s Basketball programme continues to build momentum as a rising force in UK university sport, with the team winning the 2024/25 BUCS South Premier Division, the top tier of university basketball competition.
This achievement reflects not only the talent of our athletes but also the quality of our coaching, facilities and support infrastructure, making Herts a destination of choice for serious basketball players.
Comprehensive Support for Sporting Excellence
The Sports Scholarship Programme is about much more than physical training. We offer extensive sport science support including performance analysis, physiotherapy, nutritional guidance and psychology services, all working together to keep you healthy, strong and mentally focused.
Scholars also benefit from personalised lifestyle support, helping you to manage the demands of your sport, studies and personal development in a balanced and sustainable way.
Financial Awards to Help You Focus on Success
We recognise the financial pressures that can come with pursuing high-level sport, and that’s why our Sports Scholarship includes Financial Sport Scholarship Awards. These awards provide additional funding to help cover costs such as specialist equipment, travel to competitions, or other expenses directly related to your basketball development.
It’s just one of the many ways we invest in our athletes’ futures and help remove barriers to success. You can read about the scholarships available at the University of Hertfordshire here.
Exceptional Support to Help You Succeed On and Off the Court
As part of the Sports Scholarship Programme, basketball athletes at the University of Hertfordshire benefit from a wide-ranging support package designed to enhance their development and performance both on and off the court.
This includes full gym membership at both The Sport Village and The Oval campus gyms, ensuring easy access to high-quality training spaces. Scholars receive expert strength and conditioning support from industry-leading coaches at Performance Herts, alongside access to athlete education workshops covering essential topics such as nutrition, sport psychology and anti-doping.
To support athletes during their competitive season, the programme also covers BUCS competition expenses and provides regular physiotherapy to aid recovery and injury prevention. Each scholar is issued with University of Hertfordshire branded teamwear to foster a strong sense of identity and pride.
Academic flexibility is also a key part of the offer, allowing dual-career athletes to work around national training camps and major competitions without compromising their degree.
In addition, lifestyle support is provided by a TALS-qualified practitioner, helping athletes to develop essential life skills and strike the right balance between study and sport.
An Academic Environment That Supports Your Ambitions
As a Sports Scholar at the University of Hertfordshire, you’ll be joining one of the UK’s leading modern universities with a proud history of supporting student-athletes. Our flexible academic pathways and dedicated athlete support ensure that your education remains a priority, even during the busiest phases of your training and competition schedules.
We’re here to help you achieve your goals both now and in the years ahead, both in sport and your career, or in further study.
What We’re Looking For and How to Get There
To be considered for a Sports Scholarship at the University of Hertfordshire, applicants must be competing at a recognised performance level within their sport. For basketball, this typically means playing at national league level or above, representing a regional or national squad, or demonstrating a track record of high-level performance that clearly shows potential for further development.
While academic requirements must also be met for your chosen course, we recognise that sporting excellence often involves unique challenges and commitments, which is why we assess each application individually and holistically.
If you're not quite at the required performance level just yet, don't let that discourage you; use it as motivation to work towards the standard. Engage with your club, seek higher levels of competition, develop your skills and maintain strong academic progress.
Many of our current scholars have taken exactly this path, using each step as a building block towards success. With focus, determination and the right support, you can become part of our high-performance programme in the near future.
Join a Winning Team
The University of Hertfordshire has a strong and growing reputation for basketball, with competitive teams playing in top leagues and regular access to elite competition. Our recent BUCS South Premier Division title win confirms our position at the top of the game and shows what’s possible when talent is matched with opportunity. Find out more about our basketball team here.
Many of our student-athletes go on to represent their country or play professionally, and our programme is designed to help you follow your path. If you have the talent, the drive and the commitment to succeed, there’s no better place to grow your game.
Apply Today and Take the Next Step
If you’re a high-performing basketball player who is looking to take your game and education further, the Sports Scholarship Programme at the University of Hertfordshire could be exactly what you’re looking for.
Whether you’re currently applying to university or still considering your options, we encourage you to explore what’s on offer and get in touch. With the right support behind you, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
To find out more and start your application, visit: https://sport.herts.ac.uk/university-sports-scholarships