Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and Women in Soccer (WIS) are excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity for a WIS member to study an online master’s degree in Football Business. The recipient will gain access to GIS’ iconic stadium hub locations including Chase Stadium in Miami and the Red Bull Arena in New York Metro as well as a network of global leaders in football and sport.
This scholarship is aimed at outstanding applicants who aim to make a positive impact on the US and global football industry, and encourages students to embrace their time at GIS and graduate with much more than a university degree. The scholarship will cover the successful applicant’s tuition fees in full for the MSc Football Business.
Speaking about the scholarship, Cat Garrido, Regional Director – Americas at GIS, said: “We are delighted to partner with Women in Soccer to provide this unprecedented opportunity for a WIS member to receive a full tuition fee scholarship for our online master’s degree in Football Business. At GIS we are dedicated to providing pathways into an exciting career in soccer through access to our industry-focused degrees.”
Grace Ahrens, Executive Director at WIS, commented: “Women in Soccer (WIS) is a national network that connects women and people with underrepresented gender identities to careers in soccer. We’re excited to partner with the Global Institute of Sport to offer one WIS member the opportunity to win a full-ride tuition scholarship to GIS’s MSc Football Business program. The program offers aspiring professionals the chance to excel in the soccer industry after receiving a world-class executive education from some of the game’s most experienced business leaders. This scholarship will be career-defining for one of our WIS members, and we’re inspired to work with GIS to enhance diversity in the soccer industry.”
Any US-domiciled Women in Soccer member with an offer to study GIS’ MSc Football Business is eligible to apply for this full-ride tuition scholarship. Scholarship applicants must therefore first apply for the course, upload all required documentation to meet eligibility and have received an offer from GIS.
Applications for the degree and scholarship are open now. The scholarship deadline is 16th September 2024.
To apply for the MSc Football Business, click here and follow the on-screen instructions. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible to ensure that there is enough time to go through all of the necessary processes.
Once you have submitted your application for the degree, you can complete the scholarship application form here.
