For many Corpus students, sport is an incredibly important part of College life. Whether striving for elite success, or simply wanting to try something new, the importance of participating in sport is well understood and deeply valued by the College. Every student should be able to pursue their sporting interests and ambitions. Your support makes this happen.

We view sport as complementary to students’ academic studies. Participation in College sports benefits students in many ways, including:

• The forging of lifelong friendships.
• Improved physical health and mental wellbeing.
• The development of skills and experiences that help beyond graduation.
• The satisfaction gained from undertaking new challenges and pursuing new goals.

There are more than 20 sports clubs at Corpus. The range of sports played reflects students’ passion for pursuing extra-curricular interests. We are committed to ensuring that all students can take advantage of these opportunities. Funding is provided for College sports clubs and also to individual students in need of financial help.

Whether competing for Corpus, the University or elsewhere, many students need help with the costs associated with playing sport. For example:

• Buying kit and equipment.
• Paying for coaching and training.
• Affording travel costs and competition fees.

Students who cannot meet these costs could miss out on fulfilling their broader potential. They can feel excluded from aspects of College life that are important to them. This has a negative impact on these individuals, and on the College as a whole.

Sports grants enable participation, foster wellbeing and strengthen a sense of community. Often, the monetary value of help needed can seem small, but its impact can be huge. 46 students received sports grants in 2023/24. Donations fund many of these awards.

Funding applications now outstrip available funds. Your support is, therefore, vital if we are to ensure that all students can take part in sporting opportunities. If you would like to donate in support of sport at Corpus, please get in touch with Mrs Rachel Lawson, Director of Development, on +44 (0)1223 335492 or via development.director@corpus.cam.ac.uk.