Free or Subsidized Sports Schools and Colleges
Europe
Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH) (Oslo, Norway)
Type: Free for all students; small administrative fee applies.
Programs: Sports science, coaching, physical education, elite training.
Details: Known for research and programs in winter sports and outdoor activities.
Loughborough University (Loughborough, UK)
Type: Scholarships available for international athletes.
Programs: Sports science, coaching, and performance programs.
Details: One of the best universities for sports in Europe.
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Institute of Sports Science (Berlin, Germany)
Type: No tuition fees; administrative fees only.
Programs: Sports science, physical education, and performance training.
Details: Offers programs in collaboration with elite sports clubs.
Asia
Shanghai University of Sport (Shanghai, China)
Type: Scholarships for international students.
Programs: Sports science, physical education, martial arts.
Details: Known for integrating traditional and modern sports practices.
Korean National Sport University (Seoul, South Korea)
Type: Scholarships covering tuition and living costs.
Programs: Sports coaching, physical education, martial arts, winter sports.
Details: Focus on elite athlete development and sports research.
North America
United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center (Various Locations, USA)
Type: Free training for selected elite athletes.
Programs: Various Olympic sports.
Details: Focuses on developing athletes for international competitions.
Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Program (Canada)
Type: Offers funding and scholarships for elite athletes pursuing education.
Programs: Tailored athlete support programs.
Details: Supports athletes in balancing education and training.
Global Programs
IOC Olympic Scholarships for Athletes
Type: Full funding for athletes preparing for the Olympics.
Programs: Various sports disciplines.
Details: Provides training, education, and financial support.
Right to Dream Academy (Accra, Ghana, and Denmark)
Type: Fully funded scholarships for talented youth in sports.
Programs: Soccer-focused with academic education.
Details: Combines athletics and academics for personal development.
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