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Sports Bursary Application

Applicable to all Henley programmes

Sports personalities have a significant impact on society as they become role models to many young and old faces who are inspired by their achievements and rigor. As with any sports career the time as a professional is limited, unlike their ability to still make a positive impact. Henley offers bursaries to these individuals in order to equip them with the skills, tools and knowledge to use together with their position of influence to make a greater impact in society.

Value of the Bursary

Partial or full tuition fees of programme

Eligibility Criteria

The following criteria need to be met by applicants in order to be eligible for this bursary

  • End-of-career sports people who want to transition into industry leaders
  • Meet the admission requirements for the specific programme (in terms of both academic and management experience) – see the “How to Apply” section on the specific programme pages for these requirements

Granting of this bursary is dependent upon Henley’s standard Terms and Conditions.

Please only submit a bursary application if you meet these criteria.

Special Conditions

As this bursary is for tuition only, all other expenses are for the bursary recipient’s cost. The bursary recipient must attend all lectures, workshops and immersions as per the published schedule supplied upon confirmation of enrolment.

Application process

STEP 1
Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the specific programme as well as bursary eligibility criteria as specified above.

The programme entry requirements can be viewed on the applicable programme page on the website, under the “How to Apply” section.

STEP 2
Complete the application form

  • For MBA applications, download the form here.
  • For all other programme applications, download the form here.

STEP 3
Complete 2 reference forms, download the reference form here.
STEP 4
Write a 1000-word reflective essay that articulates the following:

  • What gives you purpose and fulfilment in the world?
  • Why is learning important to you?
  • Why do you want to study at Henley?
  • What initiatives are you currently involved in and how are you making a difference?
  • If you are a successful recipient of the Henley Sports Bursary, how will you benefit from this programme both now and into the future, and how will you ensure that others benefit from your learning in order to create a more prosperous Africa?

*For your essay, please submit a PDF & use Verdana font size 11, with 1.5 line spacing, and only

STEP 5
Prepare the following documents in PDF format
Checklist

  • Reflective essay
  • Application form
  • Certified copies of qualifications
  • Letters of reference x2
  • CV
  • Latest payslip

Please ensure that all the documents are submitted as these will be used to evaluate you on your ability to make a further positive social impact.

STEP 6
Complete the below form and upload the required documents

Submit your application