At LSBU Active we offer a scholarship and supported athlete scheme to support students persue their sports careers whilst achieving academically. There are 6 athletes on the programme for this academic year..

Jake Thomas- Mansfield: Swimming

“Hi I’m Jake, a national medalist and Olympics trials swimmer studying the Chartered Town Planning Apprenticeship. This scholarship will support my ability to train and enable me to enter major swimming competitions like BUCS nationals, proudly representing LSBU.” 

At LSBU Active we offer a scholarship and supported athlete scheme to support students persue their sports careers whilst achieving academically. There are 6 athletes on the programme for this academic year..

Max Jones: Fencing

“I am a team Gb fencer competing at under 20 and senior level. I started fencing at age 11 and have represented England and team GB since the age of 15. Due to my interest in sport I chose to study chiropractic medicine at LSBU. The support given by this scholarship will help me fund my travel to junior World Cup events which are held all over the globe. I will look to continue my development as a junior athlete and aspire to compete at the very top level such as the Olympic Games whilst also completing my degree.”

At LSBU Active we offer a scholarship and supported athlete scheme to support students persue their sports careers whilst achieving academically. There are 6 athletes on the programme for this academic year..

Natalia Nestouri: Karate

“Hello my name is Natalia Nestouri I’m a professional karate athlete and champion as well. I fight for Greece and UK. I’m a student at lsbu and I’m really thankful to LSBU active that gave me the big opportunity to be one of their Scholars. Because of them it is easier to go to BUCS and to European Championships because one of the benefits to be a scholar is to get an amount of money twice a year and also to pay for BUCS and European Championships. But the most important is the support that you are getting from all the people of LSBU active!”

At LSBU Active we offer a scholarship and supported athlete scheme to support students persue their sports careers whilst achieving academically. There are 6 athletes on the programme for this academic year..

Zoe Mills: Cheerleading

“Hi, I’m Zoe! I’m a first year Midwifery student at LSBU. I am also a competitive Allstar Cheerleader and will be competing at the World Championships this April. The LSBU scholarship scheme has helped me massively to juggle my sporting and academic commitments, they have been extremely supportive and helped encourage academic leaders to see the importance of my sport.” 

At LSBU Active we offer a scholarship and supported athlete scheme to support students persue their sports careers whilst achieving academically. There are 6 athletes on the programme for this academic year..

Douglas Aikman: Athletics and Cross Country

 “I have been an athlete for 14 years, starting from entry-level, moving to junior events and now I compete as a senior athlete. I initially started out multi-eventing, developing a range of skills, before focusing on distance running, where I am today. Running has allowed me to become part of a large community of like-minded people, where I have met people from every walk of life, passionate about the sport. I have been able to grow my confidence through working as a team in competitions. It has taught me to keep working hard despite setbacks, and to never give up. I study Urban and Environmental planning and I know LSBU was the right place for me to study. The course has been really engaging with brilliant lecturers. I am enjoying expanding my knowledge of planning with hopes of one day being able to work in the planning sector. The scholarship will allow me to represent LSBU in a sport I love. It will give me a chance to compete in events against other athletes and universities, which without the scholarship I would not have the chance to do.”

This week we saw our BUCS Wednesday give way to an LSBU Active Christmas Social for our Sports Club members, Just Play members and Sports Ambassadors. We celebrated the festivities with a Netball tournament officiated by our very own netball team and social table tennis for all to get involved in. This gave students the opportunity to try new activities, get physically active and meet other students, taking a positive break from studies. There was great turn-out from our student cohort and was a chance to celebrate our students for their achievements this season so far.

LSBU Active want to support all students to engage in sport and physical activity opportunities at University. LSBU Active has two sports hardship fund options available:

• Support with paying for a sports club membership (maximum one club membership of £55)
• Support with paying for sports kit and equipment (maximum of £50 voucher)

To be considered for this support, please complete the form on the sport for students page. You can also complete this form to refer another student if someone has disclosed to you that they would require support from us.

Once you have completed the form, a meeting will be arranged with a member of staff from LSBU Active within a week and a decision will be confirmed regarding the support offered within two weeks of submitting the online application form.

If you would like further information, please contact: studentsport@lsbu.ac.uk