Keep competing after college.
Discover postgraduate opportunities across the UK and Australia matched to your sport, academics and ambitions.
- Free to join
- Takes under 30 seconds
- Opportunities go live 5 October
How AFA works
Four easy steps. One supported journey.
Create your profile. Explore your matches. Meet coaches. Choose your universities. We apply for you and support you until you land.
- 01 — CREATE
Create your profile
Tell us about your sport, academics and what you're looking for.
- 02 — MATCH
Explore your matches
We'll create a personalised list and connect you with coaches to find the right fit.
- 03 — APPLY
We apply for you
Send us your documents and we'll prepare and submit your university applications - completely free.
- 04 — GO
We're with you until you land
From visas and housing to our dedicated WhatsApp community, AFA stays beside you.
Sports scholarships in the UK
Postgraduate sports scholarships, without the guesswork.
UK universities actively recruit international athletes for their postgraduate programmes. We match your sport and academics with the universities offering scholarships — and help you secure them.
Keep competing at university level
Play for your university in BUCS and national competition while you study - the season doesn't have to end after college.
Earn a master's degree in one year
Most UK postgraduate degrees take just 12 months, so you graduate faster and with less debt than a second US degree.
Scholarships that reduce your costs
Many UK universities offer sports scholarships for international athletes, from fee discounts to performance support packages.
One profile. Every coach.
Build your Athlete Profile once. We share it with university coaches across the UK and Australia throughout your recruitment journey.
How it works
From profile to introduction.
Three simple steps that turn your athletic and academic record into verified university opportunities.
Build your Athlete Profile
Add your sport, academics, achievements and ambitions in one place. Your profile becomes the foundation of every introduction we make.
We match you with coaches
Our team reviews your profile and matches it with verified university opportunities across the UK and Australia.
Introductions are made
When there is a fit, we introduce both sides by email and share your full Athlete Profile with the coach.
- Profile live
- MATCH · Coach introduction
- APPLY · Choose university
You are here
- AFA prepares and submits
- GO · Supported through arrival
We stay by your side.
You choose where you want to apply and send us your documents. AFA prepares and submits your applications, then stays beside you through offers, visas, housing and your first day on campus.
Keep competing after college.
Create your Athlete Profile and start exploring opportunities today.
Journal
Resources & insights
Partnership announcements, athlete resources, and guidance on studying and competing overseas.
How to Get a Sports Scholarship in the UK
A practical, ordered plan: what to prepare, how to approach coaches, how the academic application fits in, and what actually wins a funded place.
Do UK Universities Give Sports Scholarships?
Which UK universities fund athletes, what the awards look like, and why the support package often matters more than the cash figure.
Can You Get a Sports Scholarship in the UK?
Yes - UK universities award sports scholarships, but they work differently to US athletic scholarships. Here is what they cover, who qualifies and how much they are worth.