We are proud to celebrate the success of seven students who have secured scholarships with Winning Students 100, Scotland’s national sport scholarship programme, for the 2025-26 academic year!
This year’s announcement marks a record-breaking year for applications to the programme, which supports 106 student athletes across Scotland in pursuing excellence in both sport and academia.
A Huge Congratulations to Edinburgh Napier Students:
- Andrew Davies, Badminton
- Cara Davidson, Curling
- Rory Macnair, Curling
- Ruth Blaikie, Hockey
- Sophie Wood, Judo
- Anna Morgan, Swimming
- Stefan Krawiec, Swimming
What is Winning Students 100 Scholarship?
Winning Students 100 is a world-leading dual-career programme designed to empower students to excel both academically and athletically. It provides vital support to help them manage their demanding schedules:
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Athletes receive grants of up to £3,000.
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The programme works with the University to ensure students have the flexibility needed to balance their academic pursuits with competitive sport.
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Additional funding is available for athletes from areas of high deprivation.
Eligibility for the Scholarship
For students interested in future applications, the core criteria for the Winning Students 100 Scholarship are as follows:
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Athletes must be British passport holders who are studying a minimum of 60 credits at a college or university located in Scotland.
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Applicants must compete in Olympic, Paralympic, and Commonwealth sports*.
- Athletes should be aged 16 years or older for able-bodied athletes and disabled athletes.
*Sports must be included within the 2026 Winter Olympics/Paralympics, within the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, or within the 2028 Summer Olympics/Paralympics, to be eligible.
Winning Students 100 is supported through a strong three-way partnership involving SportScotland, the Scottish Funding Council, and Scotland’s Tertiary Education sector. The daily operations are managed by the University of Stirling.
This programme is crucial for ensuring that student athletes don't have to choose between their education and their sporting dreams.