Here at the Univeristy of Stirling we offer a wide range of scholarships. The following link gives details to all that are available: https://www.stir.ac.uk/scholarships/. These include, amongst others, the International Scholarships for students from abroad, Sports Scholarships for undergraduates from England, Wales, Northern Ireland or International) and the Tennis Scholarships. If you are unsure as to which one to apply for, then please contact David Bond (Head of Performance Sport) or Nicolas Rosenzweig (High Performance Tennis Coach).
Detailed below are some of the benefits of the International Sports Scholarship Programme that you can receive at the University of Stirling:
• A bespoke financial package (up to £2000) to cover competitions, training camps and equipment expenses.
• Academic flexibility allowing athletes to optimise both study and sport.
• Up to 20 hrs of weekly coached squad sessions as well as an individualised training plan.
• Training at Scotland’s National Tennis Centre with indoor courts.
• Complimentary membership to the University sports facilities including access to world-class 50m swimming pool and high performance gym.
• Sports science, strength and conditioning and physiotherapy support services.
• Opportunity to stay on campus.
• Support for players to compete in ITF events across Europe.
Stirling is one of the premier institutions in the UK for tennis and we have support many players to achieve on the world stage. Our facilities enable to create a unique environment for high performance athletes and our coaching staff are world class. The video below will give you a brief flavour of our facilities at the University:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwH2WcwQvi8
Tennis in Stirling continues to develop and we have recently been named as one of two LTA National Academies, which is a very prestigious feat. This programme will predominantly support young British players to develop, but will also enhance the training environment for the University scholarship programme. This next video was filmed in our indoor tennis facility that may give a good idea of the set up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdLXVlKz_Fk
Training for scholars is every week day, except for match days, and they range from volume training, to doubles specifics, to conditioned points and individual specific work. Our coaches, Euan, Nick and Mark are all heavily involved in the development of all male and female scholars, each using their many years of experience to deliver their vast knowledge and understanding to help the players improve their technical, tactical, physical and mental aspects. Their biographies as well as the rest of the support staff team can be found in our coaches section of the website or by clicking: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/UniversityOfStirlingLTC/Coaching/Camps/Coaches
The application for can be found at the bottom of the page: https://www.stir.ac.uk/student-life/sport-at-stirling/performance-sport/tennis/. Please download and apply!