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Scholarships
Scholarships Applications are now open!
Application deadlines: Friday 17th July for degrees that begin in August/September 2026, or Friday 20th November for degrees that begin in January/February 2027
What we offer
The Global Institute of Sport offers a diverse range of scholarships across our global network. Each award celebrates excellence in sport and academia – from empowering females and elite athletes, to supporting future leaders and content creators.
Scroll down to find out about all of our 2026/27 scholarships, how to apply and get answers to any frequently asked questions.
Our Scholarships
For students that excelled in their undergraduate degree (for GIS Master’s degree applicants) or in their school results (for GIS undergraduate applicants). Overall undergraduate degree results should be the equivalent of a UK 1st class degree (70%+) or a US GPA of 3.7+.
Included: 10% tuition fee discount; Free access to a GIS Global Sports Summit
Eligibility: Must be holding an offer for a GIS online degree or on-campus degree in Brussels
Designed for content creators with established, successful channels of their own, where they regularly publish original content, or creators who have experience managing and growing channels on behalf of other creators.
Recipients of these scholarships will be have the opportunity to work alongside GIS to showcase their content through GIS channels, share their GIS experience and/or access unique events and sports industry personnel during their GIS studies.
Included: 25% tuition discount for content creators with existing successful channels of their own, where they post their own content or manage other creators.
10% tuition discount for content creators that produce exception content, but don’t have a track record of successful platforms/followers.
Eligibility: Must be holding an offer for a GIS online degree or on-campus degree in Brussels
Designed for students who can demonstrate a strong track record of leadership and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in national or international sport through their academic pursuits, professional experience, or both.
Applicants should provide evidence of their leadership achievements and impact, while also demonstrating how they embody GIS’s EPICC values, which are:
- Entrepreneurship – We believe in innovative ideas to drive the sports industry forward
- Partnership – We believe in our commitment to our students, alumni and friends
- Impact – We believe in changing the game and unleashing excellence
- Curiosity – We believe in diversity of thought and lifelong learning
- Courage – We believe in bold, passionate leadership and a focus on success
Included: Mentorship from GIS President and CEO Sharona Friedman; Free access to a GIS Global Sports Summit
Eligibility: Must be holding an offer for a GIS degree online or on-campus in Sydney, Miami or Brussels.
For students who have shown the potential and the commitment required to being a future leader in the sports industry. Applicants should mention what their ideal dream career is in sport and how they have shown the potential and commitment to reach their goals so far.
Included: Mentorship from a sports industry leader in the GIS network; Free access to a GIS Global Sports Summit
Eligibility: Must be holding an offer for a GIS degree online or on-campus in Sydney, Miami or Brussels.
The GIS Future Leaders Scholarship is designed to support ambitious undergraduate students by making a GIS education more accessible and recognising those with the potential to become future leaders of the global sports industry.
Applicants submit a personal statement or short video explaining their career aspirations and how they will contribute to the future of sport.
Included: 15% tuition fee discount for the duration of the undergraduate degree.
Eligibility: Open to any self-funded undergraduate applicants; Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential, ambition and a commitment to building a career in the global sports industry.
Selection Criteria: Demonstrated leadership potential; Passion for the sports industry; Demonstrate commitment and motivation; Ability to positively contribute to the GIS community
Designed to broaden access to postgraduate education, this scholarship supports ambitious self-funded students with the drive, talent, and potential to become future leaders in the global sports industry.
Recipients should demonstrate strong leadership potential, a clear sense of purpose, and a commitment to building a successful career in sport. Applications should articulate career aspirations, provide evidence of initiative and achievement, and demonstrate how the candidate intends to make a meaningful contribution to the future of the sports industry.
Included: 10% tuition fee discount.
Eligibility: Must be self-funding and holding an offer to any GIS online postgraduate degree.
Empowering current and former athletes to transition into leadership roles in sport.
This scholarship supports elite athletes who are ready to pivot from competition to a career in sports management, coaching, or analysis. It provides the tools, mentorship and financial support needed to thrive academically and professionally.
Included: From a 25% tuition fee discount; Free access to a GIS Global Sports Summit
Eligibility: Participation at a national or regional level, supported by demonstration of career transition actions and goals. Must be holding an offer for a GIS online degree or on-campus degree in Brussels.
Application Guidance: Provide evidence of participation at an academy, national or regional level.
Designed for coaches and performance staff to transition into leadership roles in sport.
This scholarship supports non-playing staff who are ready to take their career off the pitch to the next level in coaching management, analysis and more. It provides the tools, mentorship and financial support needed to thrive academically and professionally.
Included: From a 25% tuition fee discount; Free access to a GIS Global Sports Summit
Eligibility: Must be holding an offer for a GIS online degree or on-campus degree in Brussels.
Application Guidance: Provide evidence of coaching / analysis at an academy, national or regional level.
Students receive a 5% discount off their tuition fees if they pay the tuition fees for their degree in full, in advance of their studies beginning (online degrees and Brussels campus only).
Awarded to outstanding GIS Sydney students who demonstrate exceptional academic potential, leadership qualities, and a strong commitment to shaping the future of the global sports industry. This scholarship supports driven individuals who aspire to make a lasting impact in sports management, business, and leadership. Recipients are selected for their ability to inspire others, their dedication to excellence, and their vision for contributing to the evolving world of sport.
Included: $4,500 tuition fee discount; Access to exclusive GIS Scholars mentorship programme; Ticket to attend the GIS Australia Sports Summit (travel excluded)
Eligibility: Domestic student; Hold an offer for the Master of Sports Analytics, Master of International Sports Business, or the Combined Degree, either full-time or part-time for the for the August 2026 or February 2027 intake at GIS Sydney
Application dates: August 2026 intake – Wednesday 1st July to Sunday 2nd August 2026. February 2027 intake – Monday 3rd August to Sunday 22nd November 2026.
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This scholarship fits into our Impact value, which reflects our belief in changing the game and unleashing excellence in sport.
For elite athletes in Australia ready to transition into sport business or analytics.
This scholarship supports current or former athletes who are pursuing postgraduate study at GIS Sydney and preparing for a career in the sports industry.
Included: $14,000 tuition fee discount; Access to exclusive GIS Scholars mentorship programme
Eligibility: Domestic student (Australia); Participation at a national or regional level, supported by demonstration of career transition actions and goals in scholarship application; Hold an offer for the Master of Sports Analytics, Master of International Sports Business, or the Combined Degree, either full-time or part-time for the August 2026 or February 2027 intake at GIS Sydney
Application dates: August 2026 intake – Wednesday 1st July to Sunday 2nd August 2026. February 2027 intake – Monday 3rd August to Sunday 22nd November 2026.
Application Guidance: Provide evidence of participation at an academy, national or regional level.
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This scholarship fits into our Courage value, which reflects our belief in bold, passionate leadership and a focus on success.
For exceptional female candidates at the Global Institute of Sport who aspire to become leaders in the sports industry.
Scholarship includes:
- $7,000 tuition fee discount
- Mentorship with a sports industry leader from the GIS network
- Ticket to attend a GIS Global Sports Summit of your choice
Eligibility criteria:
- Female student
- Domestic student
- Must meet the entry requirements and hold an offer for the Master of Sports Analytics, Master of International Sports Business, or the Combined Degree, either full-time or part-time for the for the August 2026 or February 2027 intake intake at GIS Sydney
Application dates: August 2026 intake – Wednesday 1st July to Sunday 2nd August 2026. February 2027 intake – Monday 3rd August to Sunday 22nd November 2026.
The International Excellence Scholarship 2026 has been established to attract high-performing students to study at the University of Newcastle. This scholarship acknowledges applicants with a strong academic background and provides an ongoing incentive for continued academic achievement.
Scholarship includes:
- 20% tuition fee discount
Eligibility criteria:
- International student
- Must meet the entry requirements and hold an offer for the Master of Sports Analytics, Master of International Sports Business, or the Combined Degree, either full-time or part-time for the for the August 2026 or February 2027 intake
- No need to apply – the International Excellence Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who receive an offer to study in an eligible program and commence study with the University, 2026 and beyond.
Application dates: August 2026 intake – Wednesday 1st July to Sunday 2nd August 2026. February 2027 intake – Monday 3rd August to Sunday 22nd November 2026.
All Global Institute of Sport alumni, as well as alumni of our partner universities and partner organisations are eligible for a 15% discount off tuition (20% off for our Miami campus Master’s degree).
This includes alumni from our partner universities UCFB, University of East London, University of Newcastle (Australia), Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Toronto and Vrije Universiteit Brussel and St. Thomas University (20% discount).
How to apply & eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
Be a current GIS applicant.
Have accepted your offer of study by the stated scholarship deadline.
Complete all application requirements, including any EPICC Values Video and supporting documents.
Applications close on Friday 17th July for degrees that begin in August/September 2026, or Friday 20th November for degrees that begin in January/February 2027.
We aim to respond to your scholarship application within two weeks. If you have not heard from us within this time and/or you have any additional information or questions related to your scholarship application, please contact us on study@gis.sport.
Need guidance or assistance with your scholarship application?
Frequently Asked Questions
Our scholarships are for anyone committed to making the most of their time during their 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 as soon as GIS have opened the application window. You must be holding an offer as well as accepted this, in order for your scholarship application to be fully considered.
We aim to respond to your scholarship application within two weeks. If you have not heard from us within this time and/or you have any additional information or questions related to your scholarship application, please contact us on study@gis.sport.
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 loans for UK students are unrelated.
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
- Food & drink / general spending money
- Visa
- Travel insurance
- Public transport costs
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.
As part of your scholarship application, you’ll need to create a short video (maximum 3 minutes) showing who you are and how you connect with our EPICC Values — Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Impact, Curiosity, and Courage.
Use your video to tell your story: explain how these values appear in your studies, work, community, or personal experiences. Be authentic and creative — you can speak directly to camera, add visuals, or use storytelling to bring your journey to life.
Remember, this isn’t about producing a perfect video — it’s about showing your genuine alignment with the EPICC Values and why you’d be a great fit for the GIS community.
Tips to help your video stand out:
- Be authentic: Let your personality shine through.
- Be creative: Include visuals or examples that express who you are.
- Be confident: Inspire us with your journey and values.
- Be clear: Focus on quality over quantity — choose what matters most.
When your video is ready, upload it along with your scholarship application and ensure it’s accessible via a shared link or file upload as specified in your application form.