Sporting Excellence Fund | About | University of Stirling

At Stirling, sport isn’t something we do. It’s who we are.

We breathe ambition and sweat determination. We see our goals, and then we dare to look higher. We fight for every single student athlete’s dream - because it takes a team to create every hero.

We’re proud to be Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, developing the next generation of sporting stars.

Sport at Stirling is about more than just the performance on the pitch, court, pool or green. It’s about building character, nurturing resilience, and creating opportunities that last a lifetime.

But even the most driven athletes can’t do it alone. This is your chance to make a difference.

Donate today and be part of the journey

A single or regular gift to the Sporting Excellence Fund builds collective momentum to power performance. The generosity of supporters means that we can provide better equipment, expert coaching, and international competition opportunities.

Whatever your contribution, join the team that makes champions.

Single gift

Regular support

Fund a sport scholarship

Play a part in the rise of a future sporting icon.

Want to make an even bigger impact? A £7,000 sports scholarship transforms a promising athlete's entire journey – providing everything they need to excel in study and sport.

If you would like to find out more about how you could support the next sporting star, please contact philanthropy@stir.ac.uk.

Boost your brand while supporting sport

We're looking for sponsors for individual sport teams and a headline partner for all University of Stirling sport. Home to Olympians, national champions and rising stars, our elite athletes bring pride and profile to Stirling and to those who back them. With over 2,500 students involved in sport and 600,000 annual visitors to our top-tier facilities, your business can gain incredible visibility while supporting future champions.

Interested? Contact Myra Matthews at philanthropy@stir.ac.uk to learn more.

Sport at all levels

Stirling isn’t just about elite sport. We know how important sport is at all levels for our physical and mental health. With over 50 sports clubs supported by the Sports Union, our students benefit from exceptional facilities whether they are a beginner, playing for fun, or competing at British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) and beyond.

To support club level sport at Stirling you can donate to The Stirling Fund. It supports projects that enhance the student experience. Each year we make awards to numerous sports clubs for requests ranging from new equipment and coaching to competition travel.

Get in touch

If you've got any questions about making a donation or sponsoring a sport team, please email us at philanthropy@stir.ac.uk.