Sport Scholarships
Inspiring Performance. Unlocking Potential.
At Loughborough Schools Foundation, sport is more than just an activity, it’s a vital part of our identity. With a rich heritage of sporting excellence, we provide an environment where ambition, performance and wellbeing go hand in hand.
Our Sport Scholarships are designed to recognise and nurture outstanding athletic talent. We support young athletes with the tools, facilities and guidance they need to thrive, not only in their sport, but as leaders, role models and valued members of our school communities.
To be considered for a Sport Scholarship or Talent Award:
- Apply for a place at one of the Loughborough Grammar or Loughborough High School
- Indicate your intention to apply for a sports award during your application
- Once an offer of a school place is made, applicants who are shortlisted for the awards will be invited to an assessment day
This includes:
- Participation in sporting activities within your chosen School
- Skill-based evaluation (e.g., core skills and tactical awareness)
- Interviews with the Director of Sport and Head of Performance Sport
Applications are open from September 2025.
If you have questions about eligibility or the application process, we’d be happy to help. Please contact our Director of Sport, Jo Hackett (sport@lsf.org)
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What it means to be a Sports Scholar
Sports Scholars at Loughborough Schools Foundation are ambassadors – on the pitch, in the classroom and beyond. As leaders in their year groups, they demonstrate excellence, discipline, and resilience, setting the standard for others to follow.
Alongside participating fully in the Foundation’s sporting life, Scholars work closely with our Sports Department, taking part in tailored training programmes, fixtures, workshops, and performance support sessions. Each Scholar benefits from a personalised development plan designed by our Director of Sport and Head of Performance Sport.
Sport Scholarship Benefits
Our Sports Scholars gain access to a wide range of exclusive benefits, including:
- A bespoke performance development programme
- Strength and conditioning training
- Performance lifestyle mentoring
- Sports psychology, nutrition and theory workshops
- Mentoring from elite-level student athletes
- Access to world-class coaching and facilities at Loughborough University
- Use of the Foundation’s outstanding sports facilities, including all-weather pitches and gym
- Opportunities for international sports tours and professional match attendance
- Support with psychological and physical endurance training
Scholarship options
We offer two sports-based awards at Loughborough Grammar School:
For pupils entering Year 7 in 2026
- Designed for pupils currently in Year 6 demonstrating promising athletic potential
- A two-year award (over Years 7–8) worth £500 in total, to be used to enhance sporting development
- Applicants should show evidence of sporting aptitude, movement skills, and a strong desire to succeed
For pupils entering Year 9 or Year 12 in 2026
- Available to pupils currently in Year 8 (13+) and Year 11 (16+)
- Awarded based on performance and potential in the School’s major team sports
- Applicants should be near county or regional selection level in their sport(s)
- Includes up to 20% fee remission, subject to interview and review by the School Head and Director of Sport
- 13+ Scholars must reapply for the 16+ Scholarship at the appropriate stage
