Scholarships at UCFB

• Offered in partnership with the Jason Roberts Foundation, the scholarship programme is open to an outstanding applicant holding an offer for any of GIS Master’s programmes. Candidates should have an interest in inclusion and diversity within sport, have the ability to lead, and possess experience with outreach work within a local community.

Scholarship includes: 

• Mentorship with GIS Global Advisory Board Member Jason Roberts

• 15% reduction in Master’s tuition fees

• £500 towards sports industry events and costs associated with involvement in projects with the Jason Roberts Foundation 

Eligibility Criteria: 

6-12 months experience within a sports organisation in their local community.

For UCFB’s most impressive final year students and recent graduates.

Scholarship Includes: 

• 25% reduction in Master’s tuition fees

• Mentorship throughout degree with Dean of GIS School of Sports Business and Management

• Ticket to Global Summit of your choice (worth up to £1500)

Eligibility Criteria:

• UCFB final year student (or graduated within the last year)

For elite athletes who have competed or are currently competing at an elite level, for example national or international level, in any sport.

Scholarship includes:

• 50% reduction in tuition fees

• GIS Sports Kit (worth up to $120)

• Mentorship throughout your degree with GIS Leader

• Tailored athlete support services are also available

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants who have competed at an elite level, for example, national or international level, in any sport

For outstanding GIS female applicants with leadership ambitions and a commitment to working with the Global Institute of Sport and partners to increase access for women into the sports industry.

Scholarship includes:

• 15% reduction in Master’s tuition fees

• Free access to a GIS Summit 

• Mentorship with female senior GIS leaders including Sarah Tudor, Executive Dean and Director of Global Education & Experience 

• Role as a GIS Student Ambassador - specifically involved in strategies to increase access for women into the sports industry

Eligibility Criteria:

• Female student holding an offer for a GIS Masters course

This first-of-its-kind scholarship is for new postgraduate students of a South Asian heritage who have a passion for increasing participation and representation of South Asians within football.

Scholarship includes:

• Mentorship with Dev Trehan, Sky Sports News journalist and British South Asians in football pioneer

• 15% reduction on your Master’s Tuition Fees

• Free access to The Inclusive Leadership in Football Award, our industry leading professional qualification delivered in partnership with Kick it Out

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must demonstrate passion for and commitment to increasing participation and representation of South Asians within Football

• Applicants should have accepted an offer on a GIS Master’s programme for September 2024 intake by the scholarship application deadline of 1^st July 2024.

UCFB offers an excellent environment to develop in sport whilst studying for a degree. This scholarship is awarded to 2 students to acknowledge the sporting achievements of applicants who have competed in any sport within the past two years, within their relevant age group.

Some of the previous years’ awardees include Elliot - Ultimate Frisbee athlete who competed at the European Youth Ultimate Championships, Adam – Level 5 referee and member of Refereeing excellence programme, Haaris – Semi Professional squash player competing regionally across the UK and Sean – talented footballer who represents Manchester City and England amputee teams. This scholarship is inclusive to all athletes with all backgrounds and dis/abilities.

Each scholarship is an award in the value of up to £1,000 which includes UCFB sports kit and travel support for training, competitions and events as well as development opportunities.

This scholarship is awarded to 3 promising students from under-represented demographics in football and sport who can demonstrate that their choice of a UCFB degree will benefit them in their career ambitions. The scholarship is aimed at helping to encourage the next generation of studentsand industry professionals through developing their skills and supporting them on their work placements and internships.

Each scholarship is an award in the value of £2000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students enrolling on ANY full-time UCFB Undergraduate course

The Coaching Mentoring Programme offers students individual learning support to gain bespoke experience in the football and sports industry, including coaching, working with teams and sports development depending on the student’s interests. The aim is to actively engage and guide the students in acquiring new knowledge, ideas, advice and feedback offered by the assigned mentors and coaches.

UCFB She Can Coach Scholarship

UCFB Access to Coaching Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to 1 student to increase representation of people from a diverse range of backgrounds in the football and sports industry and encourage an environment where everyone can achieve a sense of belonging and pursue their goals. Applicants will be asked todemonstrate understanding of equality and contributions to inclusion initiatives.

Applicants should be students who identify as a member of a historically underrepresented community in higher education or sport including those identifying as females, belonging to Global Ethnic Majority (diverse background), socio-economically disadvantaged group, a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, dis/abled, and/or have a background or experience that would otherwise contribute to the diversity of the sports industry. This scholarship is open to all degrees.

The South Asians in Football Leadership Scholarship for 2024-2025 is the first of its kind, as UCFB and aims to promote and support the growth of British South Asians in football. The Scholarship aims to directly tackle the lack of participation in sports for British South Asians.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students enrolling on ANY full-time UCFB Undergraduate course

• Identify as a member of the British South Asian community

This scholarship is open to 2 outstanding female applicants who are eager to develop a career in the sports industry. Candidates should have an interest in football and the wider sport industry, the ability to set clear goals and have the drive to achieve them. The Scholarship will be an award of £1,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students enrolling on ANY full-time UCFB Undergraduate course

• Identify as a female student