University of Birmingham Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway (EDCAP) Sport Scholarships
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Want to balance elite sport with uni success? Join Birmingham’s EDCAP sport scholarships to train with specialist practitioners, access unlimited physio, and secure funding for international competition — build performance skills and boost your academic and athletic career.
The Elite Dual Career Athlete Pathway (EDCAP) at the University of Birmingham is a sport scholarship programme offering high-performance student-athletes tailored dual-career support. It mirrors UK Sport world class performance programmes and provides access to bespoke specialist practitioners (strength & conditioning, nutrition, physiology, psychology and performance lifestyle), unlimited physiotherapy/soft tissue therapy within a fair use policy, funding support for international representation and medical interventions, and academic flexibility through a dedicated Performance Lifestyle Coach.
EDCAP consists of two tiers: a one-year Talent programme that can lead onto the Elite programme for athletes meeting performance standards; the Elite tier receives more individualised support and higher funding. Awards include financial support (a component up to £3,000 and total package value typically between £8,000 and £12,000), 12-month Sport & Fitness Peak membership with full facility access, scholar kit and an Athlete Resource Pack, plus induction activities and scholar social events across the academic year.
Student-athletes at junior international standard (or above) in Olympic and Commonwealth sports are invited to apply. Students of all years and nationalities (including postgraduates) may be considered.
The programme provides contextual admissions benefits for some incoming undergraduates and offers a structured application timeline with wave deadlines and interview dates as published on the Sport Scholarships page.
31 May 2026
Wave 1 applications open to Wave 1 deadline
Wave 1 Scholarship Interviews
Final deadline for all Wave 2 applications
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- 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, including undergraduate and post-graduate courses.
- Incoming undergraduates may be eligible for a reduced conditional offer by one A-Level grade (or equivalent) if they apply in the first wave and are already in receipt of an offer from the University of Birmingham.
- Applicants who are in Year Two (of university) and upwards will have their application reviewed during the second wave of applications.
- Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection for the EDCAP award.
£3,000 total
Total value of an EDCAP scholarship award ranges between £8,000 and £12,000. The programme includes a financial award of up to £3,000 (with additional funding available for international representation and personal development), unlimited access to physiotherapy/soft tissue therapy within a fair use policy, specialist support services, a 12-month Sport & Fitness Peak membership, New Balance scholar kit and an Athlete Resource Pack.
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