UCCE - University Centre of Cricketing Excellence
Anglia Ruskin Univeristy is proud to support students who have have previously reached, or have the capibility of reaching a high cricketing standard. The UCCE is a combined venture with Cambridge University, enabling Anglia Ruskin to secure a full time cricket coach (Chris Scott), and take advantage of the prestigious Fenners Cricket grounds which is only a 5 minute walk from the Anglia Ruskin Cambridge campus. Each year the UCCE squad compete in the BUSA premier league, and are always confident in achieving a positive result. Students from both the Chelmsford or Cambridge campus will be able to take advantage of this scheme.
The Students' Union also support their own Cricket squad, which widens participation throughout the University while acting as a support network for the UCCE squad.
Getting Started with an Anglia Ruskin Sports Scholarships
Anglia Ruskin offers selective Sports Scholarships and bursaries to students of high potential enrolling on our academic programmes. Awards are available in the core sports of cricket, rowing, athletics and swimming (other sports are considered on a case by case basis), and can be accessed via any of the degrees offered at Anglia Ruskin University.
For an Information pack about Sports Scholarships call the Contacts Centre on 0845 271 333
Applications
Applicants must possess the appropriate admission requirements in the first instance and apply for their chosen programme through the usual application channels.
On receipt of a firm acceptance, or conditional offer, you can then apply for a Sport Scholarship, or Bursary.
All Scholarships and Bursaries will be awarded on a competitive basis. If you wish to discuss the Sports Scholarship scheme on an informal basis, please contact either:
Don Keiller
(Cambridge Campus)
0845 196 2151
Steve Dupree
(Chelmsford Campus)
0845 196 4311
Contracts
Students receiving an award are expected to sign a contract agreeing to represent Anglia Ruskin University in the British Universities Sport Association competitions, and promote the work of Anglia Ruskin locally, regionally and Nationally.
Scholarships
Sports Scholarships are available to students who are competing at a national level in their sport. The award equates to £1,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years full time study, or an equivalent pro –rata award. Students are expected to use the money for training, equipment and travel expenses relating to their sport.
Bursaries
Bursaries are available to students who have previously achieved national ranking, and/or who have the potential of (re)achieving this standard. The bursary equates to £500 per year for a maximum of 3 years full time or an equivalent pro-rata award
Awards Criteria
Students are expected to use the money for training, equipment and travel expenses relating to their sport. To prove the finance is used for what it is intended, it is important the scholarship student keep a detailed record of expenses including receipts where possible. The sports scholarship committee may request this record at any time.
All awards are reviewed on an annual basis and recipients of the awards are expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of performance in both their academic and sporting studies.
