Golf scholarships
Our men's and women's golf teams are the current Scottish, British and European Universities Champions.
The programme - established in 1981 - is supported by the R&A and is based on campus at the University Golf Centre, which consists of modern practice facilities and a nine-hole course.
Golf scholars receive membership to the world-renowned Gleneagles Hotel, which boasts three celebrated golf courses, including the PGA Centenary course, the venue for the Ryder Cup 2014.
Golfers receive:
- The services of high performance coaches Dean Robertson and Lesley Mackay
- Up to 10 hours of golf coaching per week
- Fitness and sports science support
- Membership of Gleneagles Hotel golf facilities
- Regular winter training camps abroad
- Essential clothing and equipment
- Funding to subsidise competition entry, travel and other sports-related costs
- Academic flexibility
- Opportunity to stay on campus
Raleigh Gowrie Sports Performance Manager School of Sport Sports Centre, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA 01786 466901 r.n.gowrie@stir.ac.uk www.stir.ac.uk/sport-at-stirling
I found Stirling a great place to get my degree, work on my golf and enjoy myself. The sports facilities are some of the best in Scotland, giving you every chance to improve your chosen sport at the highest level.
Richie Ramsay, European Tour golfer
Selection criteria
To be considered for a scholarship, golfers should:
- Hold - or be in the process of applying for - a place on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme at the University of Stirling.
- Hold a profile in national golf competitions at junior level or beyond.
- Have a handicap of scratch or below for men and -3 or below for women.
- Be prepared to work hard towards improving their game.
Download an application form and return before the end of February for a September start. Places are confirmed by post before the end of June.
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