Football Scholarships at Heriot-Watt University 2026

Football Scholarships (Women's) at Heriot-Watt University are offered to promising female athletes of all nationalities providing opportunities to compete at the highest level.

Eligibility Criteria of Football Scholarships (Women's) at Heriot-Watt University:

Applicants must:

• Have applied or intend to apply for a degree programme at Heriot-Watt University.
• Be competing at a high level in football, meeting one or more of the following:
  • Academy Graduate
  • Youth Professional
  • Senior Club Level player
  • Junior or Senior International representation
  • Compete at NCAA Division 2 level (for international applicants)
• Be Scottish, Rest of UK (RUK), or International students.
• Maintain academic commitment alongside training and competition schedules.

Application Process:

• Submit a UCAS application for your chosen Heriot-Watt University degree programme.
• Apply to the Sports Scholarship Programme within 7 days of your university course application.
• Provide reference contact details from your Sport Governing Body or Performance Coach (to confirm performance level).

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded the following benefits:

• 40% Tuition Fee Reduction
• Academic Flexibility
• Oriam Membership
• Educational Workshops (Nutrition, Anti-doping, Sport Psychology, Performance Lifestyle)
• Sport Psychology (individual drop-ins and group workshops)
• Performance Lifestyle (1:1 consultation, Academic Flexibility)
• Fitness Testing.