University Athletics & Hubs

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scottishathletics are proud to work with a number of sporting universities across Scotland to develop the best performance environments so talented athletes can thrive and progress in their careers.

Clubs and Competitive Opportunities

Scottish Student Sport is the governing body for sport within colleges and universities in Scotland. Most colleges and universities offer both recreational and competitive athletics opportunities, ranging from recreational running groups to structured clubs and competition for cross country, road, and track & field.

For more information on university clubs and competitive opportunities, please visit the Scottish Student Sport website or use the tabs below to access more information on each Scottish University and Winning Students Scholarship Programme.

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Winning Students 100 – Scholarship Programme

Winning Students 100

Scotland’s national sports scholarship programme

Winning Students 100 is a world-leading dual career programme that will support 100 of the most talented student athletes, pursuing academic attainment at a Higher Education or Further Education institution in Scotland. The following benefits will be provided to athletes in the programme:

Up to £3,000 funding
Academic flexibility to effectively balance academic and sporting pursuits.
Additional funding will be available for athletes originating from areas of high deprivation (as determined by the “Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation”

Find more information on the Winning Students – Here

University of Edinburgh: Global Endurance Project – The University of Edinburgh’s Global Endurance Project was set up in partnership with Scottish Athletics to provide a performance development programme for athletes competing in middle & long distance track.

Performance Programme – Essential sporting and academic support for student athletes who are committed to succeeding on the international stage.

University Athletics Club – EUAC offers training for all levels of athletes, but also has strong links with the local club, Edinburgh AC to support other training needs.

Hares and Hounds Running Club – est.1890 ‘The Haries’ are the university’s cross country, hill, road and long-distance running club.

University of Stirling: Performance Programme – As Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, they’re at the forefront of developing and supporting talented athletes to fulfil their sporting and academic potential.

University Athletics Club – SUAC offers training for all levels of athletes with their own coaching team at the university.

University of Glasgow: Performance Programme – Provides support to talented student athletes as they manage the demands of competing in sport at the highest level whilst undertaking their University of Glasgow degree.

University Athletics Club –