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Sport Scholarships

Sport Scholarships

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø SPORT offers a number of sports scholarships to promising athletes each year, to support them to develop their talents and succeed in their chosen sporting field whilst undertaking academic study.

Clean Sport in Higher Education – ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Partnership with UKAD

Robert Gordon University (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø) is proud to partner with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) to champion clean sport within higher education. This collaboration reflects ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù꿉۪s commitment to fostering a culture of integrity, fairness, and respect in sport. Through this partnership, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø embed UKAD’s values and resources into its academic and athletic environments - empowering students, athletes, and staff with the knowledge and tools to make informed, ethical decisions.

Together, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and UKAD aim to raise awareness of anti-doping practices, support athlete education, and uphold the principles of clean competition across all levels of university sport. Read more in our Clean Sport Commitment Statement:


Our Sport Scholarships

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The golf scholarship programme is the first of its kind in the North East of Scotland. This opportunity will support promising golfers to develop their talents, compete in a calendar of events and access a network of professionals.

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ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø SPORT aims to assist with the development and promotion of sporting excellence in students and alumni of Robert Gordon University.

Meet our Sports Scholars

Angus Robertson
ANGUS-ROBERTSON

What is your sport and discipline?

Olympic Weightlifting in the 110kg weight category

What made you pick your sport?

I started during lockdown and enjoyed the repetition and structure with training alongside being naturally strong at the lifts and flexible due to past sports I have done

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Physiotherapy

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

I am familiar with Aberdeen, I really liked the campus and the reputation with the uni in terms of being able to build a strong relationship with staff and teachers, it is also easy for me to commute home during holidays

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

It will provide me with the flexibility I need as an athlete to balance my course and sport alongside receiving support from S&C, Physios and sports psychologists.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Setting 3 British records in my class and representing Scotland

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Drew burns, he is similar ages to me, same weight class and has competed at the commonwealth games and is a very kind person

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Competing in the commonwealth games for team Scotland

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Making 140kg for the first time

Ben Adams
BEN-ADAMS

What is your sport and discipline?

Basketball - Guard

What made you pick your sport?

My brother started playing and I just to one up him.

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Pharmacy

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has a fantastic clinical pharmacy course

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

It gives me the resources to prioritise my sport whilst striving to gain my masters.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Competing as part of the Scottish Student Sport basketball squad for the last two years

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Andy Murray! Unintentionally funny, Scottish and pretty darn good at tennis

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Running my own clinics as a primary care pharmacist

What is your favourite sporting memory?

F1 season finale, Abu Dhabi, 2021 season, Lewis vs Max title fight

Bobby Harcus
BOBBY-HARCUS

What is your sport and discipline?

Athletics, 200/400m

What made you pick your sport?

Always enjoyed running but started to take track more seriously around 5 years ago.

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

4th year Physiotherapy

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

The course description and practical demand was right up my street.

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

The support from the program will be super beneficial in my final year helping balance my study demands with my intense training schedule.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

International Island Games 2025 Finalist

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Noah Lyles - Hate him or love him he’s got character

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Hopefully still improving, maintaining a ranking right at the top of Scotland

What is your favourite sporting memory?

BUCS outdoor athletics championships in Cardiff 2026

Caitlin Purcell
CAITLIN-PURCELL

What is your sport and discipline?

Athletics- Middle and Long distance

What made you pick your sport?

Doing cross country in primary school. I enjoyed running and have ran ever since!

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Physiotherapy

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

The course is excellent and facilities great too!

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

It will give me support to help me progress as an athlete and help me meet likeminded people

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Representing Scotland at the Liverpool Cross Challenge in 2024 and 2025. Running a PB of sub 4:30 in the 1500 at BUCS this year!

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Laura Muir - I have always looked up to her for being a Scottish middle distance athlete that competes at such a high level and has won medals at major championships.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Working as a physio in the NHS and still running track and cross country.

What is your favourite sporting memory?

BUCS XC every year is a great trip and always such a fun race!

Dante Carlone
DANTE

What is your sport and discipline?

Powerlifting

What made you pick your sport?

Got into the gym when I was younger and saw other people doing it around me and saw it as a way to better myself.

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Architecture

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

I had heard good things about the architecture course compared to others in Scotland (and it was my only unconditional)

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

I think it will allow me to find the balance between finding time for my powerlifting goals while maintaining a high standard of work in my course especially when deadlines get hectic

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Totalling 655 and going 9/9 at Bucs earlier this year

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Max Verstappen, someone who is has incredible talent and doesn’t let the difference in his equipment (car) stop him from achieving great results

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Hopefully working in a firm I like or in the process of kickstarting my own firm specialising in sport design and spaces of performance. Would also like to have at least one international comp under my belt

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Traveling to and and competing at BUCS in May 2026

Ellen Denny
ELLEN-DENNY

What is your sport and discipline?

Swimming

What made you pick your sport?

I’ve done it since I was little and stuck with it

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Criminology

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

I liked the structure of my course

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

having the academic flexibility the scholar program provides means I will be able to commit to both uni and swimming

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

consistently making national finals in my main events

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Summer McIntosh because she had a positive attitude towards her races

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

somewhere sunny

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Portugal trip for a warm weather training camp

Emilie Findlay
EMILIE

What is your sport and discipline?

Rhythmic gymnastics

What made you pick your sport?

I originally did artistic gymnastics and dance, but one of my friends took me along to a rhythmic gymnastics class with her and I loved watching all of the older gymnasts there, when trying it myself I loved that the sport included many aspects in which I could improve upon such as artistry, flexibility and strength.

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Applied sport and exercise science

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

I chose ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø because of all the sporting opportunities they offer to develop my performance as an athlete as well as my educational performance, whilst also prioritising the transferable skills that sport can take into academic learning and vice versa. In addition, my sport and exercise science degree that ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø offers provides a mix of theory with practical industry experience.

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

I feel that being a part of the scholar programme will allow me to achieve my full potential as an athlete and academically, both which are important to me, it will also allow me to connect with other athletes in which we can support and challenge each other.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Becoming the Scottish all around senior champion in 2025 and 2026

Who is your sporting role model and why?

I have two sporting role models, one being rhythmic gymnastics Meital Maayan Sumkin who overcomes challenges and performs unique and inspiring routines on the carpet. The other is Louise Christie who won the silver medal in the ribbon final at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, as she inspires me to keep working hard and that anything is possible.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I hopefully see myself attending international competitions repeating Scotland and GB, I also hope to have made use of every opportunity out of my degree.

What is your favourite sporting memory?

In group rhythmic gymnastics it would be winning a silver medal in the 5 balls final in 2022 and my first time competing at an international competition in 2023 at the Amsterdam Masters where I came 5th in the ribbon final.

Erin Williams
Erin-Williams

What is your sport and discipline?

Athletics- hurdles, throwing

What made you pick your sport?

I got told to go try it during a sports day at primary school.

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

MA Fine Art

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

It has a really good art facility/workshops and lecturers.

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

It will help to develop skills that could be needed in the future.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Getting to compete at the British indoor championships.

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Ditaji Kambundji

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Graduated

What is your favourite sporting memory?

BUCS indoor championships 2026

Ethan Brewster
ETHAN-BREWSTER

What is your sport and discipline?

Curling, skip

What made you pick your sport?

I picked my sport because I was born into the sport and all my family play it so it would have been weird if I didn't do it.

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Business with finance and economics

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

I chose ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø because it lets me stay at home, which is cheaper and makes it much easier to balance my studies with curling training and competition. Living locally gives me the stability and flexibility to succeed academically without compromising my sporting goals.

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

I think the sport scholar program will help me balance both worlds much more effectively, giving me the flexibility to compete in events that may clash with lectures or even exams. Connecting with other athletes who share the same aspirations and drive will also be valuable, both now and long term. The scholarship funding will go directly towards training expenses, allowing me to practise more and progress faster in my sport.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

winning gold at Youth Olympics 2024 in the mixed doubles.

Who is your sporting role model and why?

My dad is a role model of mine. He was a competitive curler himself, and I grew up watching him compete. Going to some of the biggest events in the world with him and feeling the atmosphere there is what sparked my passion for the sport.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In five years’ time, I aim to have won the World Junior Championship in both men's and mixed doubles and the University Games. I will have completed my degree and become a full-time athlete, competing as part of one of the top curling teams in the world.

What is your favourite sporting memory?

My favourite sporting memory is probably my celebration after winning gold at the youth Olympics. I ended up doing a belly slide on the ice, the context is that me and one the other athletes were talking about what celebration we would do if we won, and he bet me to do a belly slide on the ice, so I did it. Also, after a very long and stressful week it just turned into instant joy and relief which made it that much better

Fawaz Aborode
FAWAZ-ABORODE

What is your sport and discipline?

Boxing

What made you pick your sport?

I wanted to improve my fitness, and I was just fascinated by the sport

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Applied sport and exercise science

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Offered a 2 + 2 so I could enter from college after completing my HND

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

Hopefully supports my career and makes it easier to balance my sport and study.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Winning Gold at the British championships for Scotland.

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Anthony Joshua because the way he carries himself and what’s he’s achieved in the sport.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Full time athlete and hopefully a world champion or at least on the verge for fighting for my first world title.

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Winning my first national title in front of my family, teammates and friends who came to watch me in the final

Gavin Shaw
GAVIN-SHAW

What is your sport and discipline?

Taekwondo

What made you pick your sport?

My brother done it, so I joined too

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Business with Marketing

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

It’s close to home and has a very good name for the Business school

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

Provides academic flexibility so I can work around studies and training and whatnot.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

European Champion

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Katrina Carr, she’s won multiple titles and has taught me for years and years

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In some rubbish job doing taekwondo on the side and hopefully winning at every competition

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Winning the Euros the second time

Harley Keith
HARLEY

What is your sport and discipline?

Athletics: Hammer Throw

What made you pick your sport?

I started athletics at a young age doing various events, when I got into throwing, I did shot put then tried out hammer and instantly loved it!

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

International Business Management

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

My course offers a study abroad semester and a year of placement which have both been amazing opportunities, no other university in Scotland offered this so it was an easy choice!

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

The scholar program brings me so many benefits in managing sport and academics, the academic flexibility is a great help, and the workshops are extremely valuable.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Winning gold at the Scottish University Championships.

Who is your sporting role model and why?

My sporting role model is Camryn Rogers, an Olympic and world champion! She’s my role model as she’s had an incredible journey to get to where she is now, she works to redefine strength in sports and uses her platform to inspire others.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I hope to be working internationally whilst still competitively throwing!

What is your favourite sporting memory?

In the run up to the Commonwealth Games, Team Nigeria were training at Aberdeen Sports Village, and I was super lucky to be able to receive training for a couple weeks from the Head Throws Coach, this was an amazing opportunity for me to receive!

Holly Daniel
HOLLY-DANIEL

What is your sport and discipline?

Football, and I play as a forward for Aberdeen FC Women.

What made you pick your sport?

My love for football started from a young age, largely because of my family. They introduced me to the sport and encouraged me to get involved and it quickly became something I was passionate about. I fell in love with the competitiveness, teamwork and challenge that football brings. I knew from a young age that I wanted to play football.

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Applied Sport and Exercise Science

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

I chose ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø because of its strong reputation in Sports Science and the opportunities it provides for students who want to develop both academically and within sport. Being able to study a subject I am passionate about while continuing to develop as a footballer was really important to me.

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

The Sport Scholar Programme will give me additional support in balancing the demands of being a student and an athlete. Managing university alongside football can be challenging, so having access to support and resources will help me perform at my best in both areas. I also think being part of the programme will allow me to develop as an athlete, gain valuable experience and learn from other students.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

One of my greatest sporting achievements is signing my first professional contract with Aberdeen FC Women. It was a really proud moment. Representing my country at youth international level is also a huge achievement for me and something I am extremely proud of.

Who is your sporting role model and why?

My sporting role model is Caroline Weir. I really admire her technical ability, intelligence and composure on the pitch, but also the way she has progressed to the highest levels of the game. She has represented Scotland at the highest level and shown that Scottish female footballers can achieve great things internationally. She inspires me to keep improving.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Hopefully, I will be playing football at a high level and have graduated from university with my Sports Science degree. I want to continue developing as a player and see where football can take me.

What is your favourite sporting memory?

One of my favourite sporting memories is representing my country at youth international level. Being able to wear the Scotland shirt and represent my country was a really proud moment for me and something I will always remember.

Holly Whittaker
HOLLY-WHITTAKER

What is your sport and discipline?

Athletics- Hurdles, 100m and Long Jump

What made you pick your sport?

Going through primary school I was always the fastest. I won the sprint in sports day every year, which eventually led to joining an athletics club.

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Physiotherapy

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

I chose ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø as it has one of the best Physiotherapy courses In Scotland and it allowed me to stay with the same coach and training set up.

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

The scholar is allowing me to prioritise both my academic studies and my sport. It is already coming into use with the academic flexibility, which is allowing me to go away on a training camp during exam times

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

In August 2025 I broke the U17 British record twice in one day, at the Scottish U17 Nationals. I had been trying to break this record all season but never had the right conditions, it was my last chance, so I went for it in both the heat and the final, breaking it in both races.

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Jazmin Sawyers, she documented her recovery journey showing all the ups and downs in getting back to the level she was at before. This is inspiring as it shows how her hard work has paid off but also that the sport isn't meant to be easy.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I want to have represented my Country at the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and regularly compete for Scotland.

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Breaking the Senior Scottish record in the 4x100 with my U20 relay team, at Mannheim International.

Jack Shaw
JACK-SHAW

What is your sport and discipline?

Taekwondo

What made you pick your sport?

My best friend when I was younger did it

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Sports coaching and development

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

I live close to the university so makes it easy

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

the academic flexibility definitely will help a lot along with the financial support for competitions

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Winning the senior European championships

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Katrina Carr, I Have trained with her for a long time, she has won all there is to win multiple times and I now train under her as she is my coach

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

hopefully passed uni and into my last years as a competitor but moving into a coaching role

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Winning the european championships alongside my brother

James Boddie
JAMES-BODDIE

What is your sport and discipline?

Swimming 200m, 400m, Freestyle 400IM

What made you pick your sport?

Learning to swim and wanting to be more competitive

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Criminology

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Siblings both recommended

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

Allow me to be more flexible with my studies to progress as an athlete

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Scottish Open Long Course Champion in the 400IM 2026

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Duncan Scott, highly successful swimmer who is very versatile

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Representing team Scotland/team GB

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Winning the 200 Free and 400IM on the same night at Scottish age groups

Jessica Kirkwood
JESSICA

What is your sport and discipline?

Swimming

What made you pick your sport?

It was the sport I most enjoyed since I was young compared to all my other sports I did

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Criminology

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Closest to home

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

Allow me to balance uni and my sport better

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Making it to British champs in multiple events

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Summer Macintosh, can swim a range of events and her determination

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Making into a British final

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Relays at Scottish nationals and inter counties

Kirsty Purcell
KIRSTY-PURCELL

What is your sport and discipline?

Athletics- middle/long distance running

What made you pick your sport?

I grew up in a very sporty and active family so did lots of sports as a kid/teen. Before moving to Uni for my undergraduate, I made the decision to stick with just running as I enjoyed it the most!

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

MSc Physiotherapy

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

The physiotherapy course has a very good reputation, and I wanted to be in Aberdeen where I know there is a good training set up.

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

The sports scholar program was really good last year. It allowed me to manage my sporting and academic commitments so I could excel in both. It’s also nice to meet other scholars who are working towards similar goals in their respective sports.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Representing Scotland at the Liverpool XC in 2021, 2024 and 2025

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Megan Keith. She was on the same undergraduate course as me at Edinburgh and it’s so cool to see someone you know well go on to achieve great things like a Commonwealth bronze medal!

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Working as a physiotherapist in the NHS and continuing to train and compete to a high level

What is your favourite sporting memory?

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø coming 2nd in the 4x400m relay at SUCS this year. Everybody in the team ran really well despite having competed in multiple events and none of us expected a medal let alone 2nd!!

Lewis Moir
LEWIS-MOIR

What is your sport and discipline?

Taekwondo

What made you pick your sport?

Some of my friends from school did it and I went along one day and really enjoyed it and have continued for the last 16 years of my life

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Applied sports and exercise science

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Lots of small class based learning which I prefer to sitting in lecture halls and is also the local uni to me so I can continue to live at home and stay with the same Taekwondo Academy

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

It will benefit me as I will be able to continue competing internationally and be able to also allow me to focus on study’s separately while being able to have the flexibility during exam times

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Either team patterns European gold in 2022 or my individual world bronze sparring medal also in 2022

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Katrina Carr as she demonstrates all the winning mentality of a successful sports person while also being respectful and kind to anyone around her

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Graduated and hopefully working in professional sport of any kind

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Finland 2023 team sparring where we won bronze and were unlucky not to make the final after a couple poor refereeing decisions

Madison Coull
MADISON-COULL

What is your sport and discipline?

Swimming

What made you pick your sport?

My mum was a swimmer and I wanted to be like her

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Physiotherapy

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

It's close to home and for the course I wanted to do it was the best option

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

Allows me to balance uni as well as being able to train and compete

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Making it to British champs

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Freya Colbert because she is British and I like watching her vlogs on YouTube

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

A physiotherapist, maybe travelling

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Relays with my girls at Scottish nationals, intercounties with the north district team

Robyn Gillespe
ROBYN-GILLESPIE

What is your sport and discipline?

Powerlifting, U69kg Junior

What made you pick your sport?

My dad got me into the sport and ever since I’ve been able to get into the gym I’ve loved it.

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Applied Sports and Exercise Science

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

I had heard it had a really good sport science course and it’s close to home and where I train at Results Gym

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

It will allow me to focus on both my academic studies and also pursue my career as an athlete as i am able to use academic flexibility.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

I just represented Scotland in Canada for the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Probably my dad because he got me into the sport

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

To still be on the international platform and on the podium

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Either being in the Scotland Singlet in Canada or the first time I broke A Scottish Deadlift record.

Struan Linton
STRUAN-LINTON

What is your sport and discipline?

Athletics - 100m & 200m

What made you pick your sport?

I won the Aberdeen Grammar School sports day and broke the school record for the 100m. From that day I went to the track and haven't looked back.

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Applied Sports and Exercise Science

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

It's close to home, my running track and group which makes learning, training and working all convenient and less stressful. The plethora of workshops, sport facilities and experienced lecturers was a major attraction.

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

The help of the workshops will help any questions, queries or unfamiliarity. The funding will help me compete across the borders and abroad too.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Representing Scotland multiple times, on home turf and abroad - (Belgium, Malta, Italy). Becoming the fastest man to ever run for Aberdeen across the 100m running 10.50 seconds.

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Jessica Ennis - First athlete I saw live and her professionalism and technique grabbed my attention straight away.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Living abroad, competing abroad, and at the commonwealth games in India 2030.

What is your favourite sporting memory?

My Scotland vest in Geneva (Switzerland)

Thomas Knight
THOMAS-KNIGHT

What is your sport and discipline?

Cricket, Wicket keeper batter

What made you pick your sport?

My grandad played and got me involved with local club

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Physiotherapy

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

High quality course

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

Time off if needed, funding to assist with expensive equipment, S&C support

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Captaining Scotland U19 through qualifying for and playing in Men’s U19 CWC 2026

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Ben Stokes, leadership, match winning performances and determination

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Practicing physio working part time in sport alongside and playing highest possible level cricket

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Qualifying for U19 Cricket World Cup

William MacDonald
WILLIAM-MCDONALD

What is your sport and discipline?

Athletics- javelin/discus/shot put

What made you pick your sport?

I enjoyed shot put in school sports day. After starting shot put for my club I then moved into javelin which Is now my main event and started discus last year.

What course do you study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Quantity surveying & commercial management

What made you choose to study at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?

Quantity surveying at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is ranked first in Scotland, also the training facilities on offer in Aberdeen was another contributing factor.

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

Academic flexibility will help me balance student/ course life alongside my training schedule

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Getting a bronze medal at Scottish senior champs for javelin.

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Johannes Vetter. Not many people can say they have thrown 97m before…

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Chartered and graduated as a surveyor or a pro athlete.

What is your favourite sporting memory?

Competing Infront of a home crowd at the international island games