Talented sportspeople
Academic flexibility for students with recognised sporting talent
Introduction
The University currently participates in the SFC-funded “Winning Students” scheme which helps Universities support students (through scholarships) to compete in high performance sport. In order to participate in this scheme, the University is required to introduce flexible educational support which allows eligible students to be able to participate in key sporting competitions. Students who are awarded such scholarships are normally expected to compete at a very high level: Olympic Games; World Championships; Commonwealth Games; European Championships; and the World University Games.
In addition to the SFC-funded scheme, the University also offers a number of sports scholarships including five £1,000 scholarships to support those students competing at national standards in their chosen sport. The minimum standard for eligibility is set at Scottish Student Sport representation (SSS) or Regional Squad level. Students are also eligible for a number of University golf scholarships and also the Royal and Ancient golf scholarships. Students in receipt of these scholarships also require an element of flexibility which will allow them to compete at the highest level in their sport
Eligibility
All students who are in receipt of a “Winning Student” scholarship, a University of St Andrews sports scholarship or who are performing at an international level of sport (within the previous 12 months) will automatically be permitted some degree of academic flexibility. Details of these students will be published on a staff password protected web page and annually updated by the Department of Sport and Exercise. This web page will be up to date by the end of Week 3 in Semester 1 so that Schools can access the details the students who will have academic flexibility for the coming academic year.
The University expects all students supported through this process to maintain high levels of academic and sports performance and to serve as ambassadors for the University.
Contacts
If you performing at an international level or require further information relating to the academic flexibility agreement, please email the Performance Sport Manager, Debby Sargent at dls4@st-andrews.ac.uk.