5.8.1 Sports grants to individuals

As a result of generous donations made by alumni, the College has a number of funds available to help students with their sporting expenses, especially those representing the University in a sport for which a full or half blue is awarded or competing at the highest national or international level. There is an application form for these grants, and the procedure for applying will be advertised in the Michaelmas and Lent Terms for completion at the beginning of the following Term. There will be two rounds of applications and approximately equal amounts will be allocated at each round. The closing date for the first round will be Friday 22 January 2027, and for the second round the closing date will be Friday 30 April 2027. No grants will be made in either round until the deadline has passed and all applications can be considered.

Grants will only be made to cover expenses incurred during the academic year during which the claim is made and not retrospectively for the previous year(s). In some cases this may entail an estimate being made of the expenditure that will be incurred during Easter Term.

Further details and an application form are available online.

5.8.2 Grants to College clubs and societies

The College provides support for student Clubs and Societies, some of which has been raised through alumni donations. The applications should be made by the deadline of 8am on Monday 19 October 2026 using the form provided: Applications for funds. In applying for and accepting funds, all societies and clubs are agreeing to follow the guidance for clubs and societies as well as being registered with the Dean. Any society or club which applies for funding from the College must be open to all junior members, both MCR and JCR.

Clubs' members are expected to make some contribution towards their costs (whether through subscriptions, entry fees, or providing their own equipment), and should also explore other funding opportunities such as sponsorship.