Master's scholarships

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

Scholarship Includes: 

• £2700 towards tuition fees
• Mentorship throughout degree with Dean,  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) 
• We especially encourage applications from students of a Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority background or those identifying as female

This scholarship looks to support students who have not only achieved academically but also shown their commitment to developing themselves on the field gaining coaching experience and additional qualifications.

The successful candidate will receive mentoring in terms of one-to-one support, recorded coaching session support and feedback and visit the Dean in his coaching environment. 

Scholarship Includes:

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 football, 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
• £1,600 towards tuition fees 
• £500 towards sports industry events and costs associated with involvement in projects with the Jason Roberts Foundation 

Eligibility Criteria: 

For elite athletes in the Americas region 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
• Work placement with a matched partnering organisation
• Tailored athlete support services also available

Eligibility Criteria:

• Domiciled in Americas region (North and South America)
• Applicants who have competed at an elite level, for example national or international level, in any sport

For elite athletes in the APAC region 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 $175 AUD)
• Mentorship throughout your degree with the GIS Leader
• Work placement with a matched partnering organisation
• Tailored athlete support services also available

Eligibility Criteria:

• Domiciled in APAC region (Asia-Pacific)
• Applicants who have competed at an elite level, for example national or international level, in any sport

For elite athletes in the EMEA region 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 £150)
• Mentorship throughout your degree with the GIS Leader
• Work placement with a matched partnering organisation
• Tailored athlete support services also available

Eligibility Criteria:

• Domiciled in EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa)
• Applicants who have competed at an elite level, for example national or international level, in any sport

In partnership with our Global Advisory Board we are delighted to offer our GIS Global Leadership Scholarship (Americas).

For outstanding applicants from the Americas region (North and South America) that demonstrate leadership potential and a global outlook. 

Scholarship includes: 

• Mentorship from an industry leading member of our Global Advisory Board 
• 15% discount on your tuition fees 
• Ticket to attend a GIS Global Summit of your choice (worth up to $2000)

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Americas Domiciled (North and South America) 
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a global outlook

In partnership with our Global Advisory Board we are delighted to offer our GIS Global Leadership Scholarship (APAC).

For outstanding applicants from the APAC region (Asia-Pacific) that demonstrate leadership potential and a global outlook. 

Scholarship includes: 

• Mentorship from an industry leading member of our Global Advisory Board 
• 15% discount on your tuition fees 
• Ticket to attend a GIS Global Summit of your choice (worth up to $2000)

Eligibility Criteria: 

• APAC Domiciled (Asia-Pacific)
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a global outlook

In partnership with our Global Advisory Board we are delighted to offer our GIS Global Leadership Scholarship (EMEA).

For outstanding applicants from the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) that demonstrate leadership potential and a global outlook. 

Scholarship includes: 

• Mentorship from an industry leading member of our Global Advisory Board 
• 15% discount on your tuition fees 
• Ticket to attend a GIS Global Summit of your choice (worth up to £1500) 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• EMEA Domicile only (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) 
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a global outlook 

In partnership with our Global Advisory Board we are delighted to offer GIS Global Leadership Scholarships for the January 2024 intake of our flagship MSc International Sport Management (Distance/Online). Candidates can be from any region around the world, must be holding an offer on the programme for the January 2024 intake and should be able to demonstrate commitment, leadership potential and a global outlook in their application.

Scholarship includes:

• Mentorship from an industry leading member of our Global Advisory Board
• 15% reduction on your tuition fees
• Ticket to attend a GIS Global Summit of your choice

Eligibility

• You must be holding an offer for MSc International Sports Management (Distance/Online) starting in January 2024
• Your application should demonstrate commitment, leadership potential and a global outlook

Applications can be made online via our Learner Portal and the deadline is 30 November 2023

If you have any questions about your course or scholarship application contact your Future Students Team on mastersenquiries@ucfb.com.

In partnership with Women's Sport Australia this scholarship is for outstanding female GIS applicants committed to improving opportunities for women and girls in Australian sports. We encourage all those with an interest in progressing their careers in sport as well as aspirations to enhance opportunities within this space to apply.

Eligibility Criteria: 

This scholarship is for outstanding female GIS MSc Football Coaching & Analysis applicants with an aspiration to further their career in football coaching and/or analysis within Australia.

Scholarship includes: 

• $3,000 towards your tuition fees 
• Applied research project on a Football Coaches Australia challenge 
• Mentorship with a Football Coaches Australia board member 
• Work experience through Football Coaches Australia 
• Free access to a GIS Summit or professional education short course for additional CPD 

 Eligibility criteria: 

• Female student holding an offer for GIS’ MSc Football Coaching & Analysis, starting in September 2023 
• Australian domiciled 
• At least 3 months’ experience in football coaching and/or analysis

These two scholarships are for a retired A League Men or A League Women football player who wishes to complete the GIS MSc Football Coaching & Analysis degree in order to pursue a career in coaching and/or analysis either domestically in Australia or globally.

Scholarship includes:

• 50% tuition fee discount (approximately $10,000 in value) 
• Applied research project on a Professional Footballers Australia challenge
• Mentorship with a Professional Footballers Australia member or Global Institute of Sport industry advisory board member 
• Free access to a GIS Summit or professional education short course for additional CPD 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant holding an offer for GIS’ MSc Football Coaching & Analysis, starting in September 2023 
• Australian domiciled
• Former A League Men or A League Women football player

For applicants from the Americas region who truly embody the Global Institute of Sport’s  EPICC values - Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Impact, Courage, Curiosity.

Scholarship includes:

• £1600 towards tuition fees
• Mentorship throughout degree from President of GIS
• Ticket to global summit of your choice (worth up to £1500)
• A GIS Professional Education Course

Eligibility Criteria:

• Domiciled in Americas region (North and South America)
• Demonstrate you share our EPICC values - Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Impact, Courage, Curiosity

For applicants from the APAC region (Asia-Pacific) who truly embody the Global Institute of Sport’s  EPICC values - Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Impact, Courage, Curiosity.

Scholarship includes:

• £1600 towards tuition fees
• Mentorship throughout degree from President of GIS
• Ticket to global summit of your choice (worth up to £1500)
• A GIS Professional Education Course

Eligibility Criteria:

• Domiciled in APAC (Asia-Pacific)
• Demonstrate you share our EPICC values  - Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Impact, Courage, Curiosity

For applicants from EMEA who truly embody the Global Institute of Sport’s  EPICC values - Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Impact, Courage, Curiosity

Scholarship includes:

• £1600 towards tuition fees
• Mentorship throughout degree from President of GIS
• Ticket to global summit of your choice (worth up to £1500)
• A GIS Professional Education Course

Eligibility Criteria:

• Domiciled in EMEA
• Demonstrate you share our EPICC values  - Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Impact, Courage, Curiosity

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:

• £1600 towards your tuition fees 
• Free access to a GIS Summit or professional education short course for additional CPD 
• 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 scholarship, in partnership with Women Onside, is for outstanding female GIS MSc Football Coaching & Analysis applicants with an aspiration to further their career in football coaching and/or analysis within Australia as well as to enhance opportunities for the next generation of female leaders.

Scholarship includes:

• $3,000 towards your tuition fees 
• Applied research project on a Women Onside challenge 
• Mentorship with a Women Onside board member 
• Work experience through Women Onside 
• Free access to a GIS Summit or professional education short course for additional CPD 

Eligibility criteria:

• Female student holding an offer for GIS’ MSc Football Coaching & Analysis, starting in September 2023 
• Australian domiciled 
• At least 3 months’ experience in football

This scholarship is for outstanding GIS MSc Football Coaching & Analysis applicants with an aspiration to further their career in football coaching and/or analysis within their home country in Asia.

Scholarship includes:

• $3,000 towards your tuition fees 
• Industry experience at an Asian national football association, club or other football organisation 
• Mentoring from a member of the Global Institute of Sport senior management team in the Asia-Pacific region 
• Free access to a GIS Summit or professional education short course for additional CPD 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Student holding an offer for GIS’ MSc Football Coaching & Analysis (Distance with Attendance – Australia), starting in September 2023 
• Domiciled in Asia

Global Institute of Sport and our partners The Powerhouse Project are proud to announce a brand new scholarship programme for graduates of The Powerhouse Project. The exciting new scholarship includes a generous 50% reduction in Masters tuition fees and unique industry experiences, including mentorship from former professional football players and co-founders of The Powerhouse Project, Rosie and Mollie Kmita.

Scholarship includes:

• 50% reduction in tuition fees
• Mentorship with Rosie and Mollie Kmita, co-founders of The Powerhouse Project
• GIS Sports Kit (worth up to £150)

Eligibility Criteria:

Students / graduates of The Powerhouse Project holding offers on one a GIS Masters courses.

For students who have played at semi-professional or professional level and are committed not only to their Master's level studies but also to becoming a key part of our Men’s Football Academy in either London or Manchester

Scholarship includes:

• 50% reduction in tuition fees
• A place in our Men’s Football Academy
• GIS Sports Kit (worth up to £150)
• Mentorship throughout your degree with a member of the GIS Leadership Team
• Tailored athlete support services also available

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants who have played at semi-professional or professional level or have had a scholarship in the USA

For students who have played at semi-professional or professional level and are committed not only to their Master's level studies but also to becoming a key part of our Women’s Football Academy in London

Scholarship includes:

• 50% reduction in tuition fees
• A place in our Women’s Football Academy
• GIS Sports Kit (worth up to £150)
• Mentorship throughout your degree with a member of the GIS Leadership Team
• Tailored athlete support services also available

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants who have played at semi-professional or professional level or have had a scholarship in the USA

For students who have played at semi-professional or professional level and are committed not only to their Master's level studies but also to becoming a key part of our Wembley Basketball Academy

Scholarship includes:

• 50% reduction in tuition fees
• A place in our Basketball Academy
• GIS Sports Kit (worth up to £150)
• Mentorship throughout your degree with a member of the GIS Leadership Team
• Tailored athlete support services also available

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants who have played at semi-professional or professional level or have had a scholarship in the USA

Global Institute of Sport in partnership with Accrington Stanley FC, are offering 4 successful candidates a scholarship to enable students on our Football Coaching and Analysis and Performance Analysis degrees an accelerated career growth within the vibrant and inspirational environment of Accrington Stanley FC whilst undertaking world-class Master’s degree at UCFB’s Global Institute of Sport.

Scholarship includes:

• Bespoke coaching and analysis industry experience within the Accrington Stanley Academy – 10 hrs per week in a ‘Coach-Analyst’ role
• £3000 towards travel costs associated with placement with the club
• £1600 towards Masters tuition fees
• Mentorship with a senior staff member at ASFC

Eligibility Criteria:

GIS applicants to MSc Football Coaching and Analysis and MSc Performance Analysis in Football

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This scholarship is designed to offer the successful candidate the opportunity to gain bespoke experience of working within the Barrow AFC first team, assisting in the performance analysis process within the First Team elite environment.

Scholarship includes:

• Bespoke analysis industry experience within the Barrow AFC First Team – 10-12 hours + additional hours (subject to change and discussion) per week in a First Team Analyst role commencing July 2023
• 25p per mile travel costs (public transport cost contribution can be arranged if required) associated with the placement with the club.
• £1500 towards master’s tuition fees
• Mentorship with a senior staff member at Barrow AFC.

Eligibility Criteria:

GIS applicants to MSc Football Coaching and Analysis and MSc Performance Analysis in Football

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Award value:

• 15% fee tuition discount on all Master's programmes, excluding MSc Sports Directorship
• 15% fee tuition discount on MSc Sports Directorship and CEO of a Sports Organisation
  

Should you qualify for this discount please contact:  mastersenquiries@ucfb.com

Tuition fee Discounts are available to FirstPoint USA alumni for 2023 entry. Once a FirstPoint USA scholar has completed their programme in the USA, they are entitled to apply for a GIS scholarship.

• 20% fee tuition discount on all Master's programmes, excluding MSc Sports Directorship
• 15% fee tuition discount on MSc Sports Directorship and CEO of a Sports Organisation

Should you qualify for this discount please contact: mastersenquiries@ucfb.com

Our scholarships are for anyone committed to making the most of their time during their Master's studies with us. We are passionate about increasing access to postgraduate study and helping you develop your career in the sports industry. So whether you are progressing directly from your undergraduate degree, have been working in the sports industry or an entirely different industry or are a competing or retired athlete looking to develop your career off the pitch – we have a scholarship for you!

You should apply for a scholarship once you are holding an offer for one of our Master's programme. You need to have accepted your offer on our Learner Portal by 30 June for your scholarship application to be considered.

The scholarships team will notify you by the end of July if you have been successful.

The money towards your tuition fees will be applied as a deduction at the point of enrolment.

You cannot hold both a graduate/alumni tuition fee discount from GIS and a scholarship with us.

Our scholarships and the government postgraduate loans for UK students are unrelated.

We have a range of Professional Education Courses available – find out more.

This includes: 

• Accommodation at a city centre hotel (twin rooms – sharing with another attendee) 
• ALL Summit activities – match tickets, tours, coach travel to venues where appropriate

The summit ticket does not include:

• Flights
  • To allow maximum flexibility, attendees are free to make their own travel plans to attend the Summits. UCFB/GIS is able to advise and support with this. 
• Food & drink / general spending money 
• Visa 
• Travel insurance 
• Public transport costs

The Inclusive Leadership in Football Award is a professional education course for aspiring leaders that introduces learners to a range of issues related to equality, diversity and inclusion in football.

Your industry mentor will use the benefit of their knowledge, experience and networks to guide and advise you in your personal and professional growth throughout your time with us and likely beyond. At the start of your mentorship we will support you in getting to know each other and agreeing how and how often you will meet. Mentorships are hugely beneficial to students as they are developing their career as they help you grow your skills, make better decisions and gain new perspectives on your life and career.

Depending on the nature of the work placement and the organisation, you will typically spend a defined period of time working in a role or a project within that organisation whilst being supported by a key member of staff. This could be for a period of time each week for the duration of your degree or it could be over a shorter period of time. We will support you in preparing you for the experience and throughout your time with us.