Developing Excellence Scheme (DES)

You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for a scholarship

Sporting Criteria

• performing to a high standard in your chosen sport
• have aspirations to compete nationally and internationally representing Imperial in BUCS or other approved competitions

Academic Criteria

• scholarships are available to current and prospective students*
• scholarships are available whether you are studying as an undergraduate or a postgraduate
• you must make satisfactory progress academically
• you must reapply annually to have your scholarship renewed

* prospective students should check which year of entry the current round of scholarships are being awarded. You cannot apply for a scholarship a year in advance.

You can be awarded up to the maximum of £1000 from the DES scheme. 

As well as the funding, we are also able to offer the following benefits to our scholars:

• strength and conditioning session
• physiotherapy and sports massage sessions
• Sport Imperial branded kit
• access to lifestyle support
• access to skills workshop
• access to a sports psychologist
• access to a nutrition advisor
• opportunity to win 'Scholar of the Month'

Any financial support received can only be used for the following areas:

• competition and training expenses (travel, event accommodation etc.)
• coaching
• kit and equipment

In return for this support, you will be required to:

• represent Imperial in all British University and Colleges Sports (BUCS) competitions
• be available for selection for all other representative student sport events
• keep Sport Imperial fully informed of progress and results
• acknowledge support of Sport Imperial in all communications with the media
• provide end of season review for website and other promotional materials