Apply for a St Antony’s Blues Grant
Blues Grants are aimed at supporting St Antony’s students who represent the University in any sport.
About the St Antony’s Blues Grant
The College is able to award a small number of Blues Grants, funded by the Antonian Fund. This fund is to assist students who represent the University of Oxford in a full Blue or half Blue sport with their costs. Students participating in sport at University level can apply for a grant of up to £150 towards the costs of their sporting activity. A limited number of grants are available and will be awarded once a year in Hilary term.
Students may apply once a year, each year they are on course and in fee liability.
Selection criteria
- Students must be in fee liability and not suspended.
- Students must represent the University of Oxford in a full Blue or half Blue sport.
- Only individuals can apply for this grant, teams are not eligible
Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate a high level of sporting achievement and who have not applied previously. Financial need may also be considered. If all applications are considered to have equal merit and funds are not available to award grants to all applicants, then grants will be awarded on a first come first served basis.
How to apply
Applications require:
- A completed application form (available at the bottom of this page) in which you are asked to write a short statement
- Evidence of your participation in the form of a supporting letter, usually from your club captain
- Evidence of the costs that you are applying for
Evidence is uploaded within the application form. If you have any questions then please contact the Academic Office Team.
When to apply
Applications are accepted in Hilary term.
Your completed application form must be submitted by 5pm on Monday of 6th week:
- Monday 24th February 2025 if applying in Hilary Term 2025
The application form will be made available during Hilary term. Successful applicants will be notified within 3 – 4 weeks of the closing date.
Late or incomplete applications, including applications without evidence of participation or costs, will not be considered.
