Scholarships

       S87 ET Scholarships and Apprenticeships

Our coaching and refereeing scholarship schemes provide voluntary and paid opportunities to learn and work alongside our professional football coaches.

Young Leaders

  • Ages 14 to 18
  • Flexible number of hours per week, throughout the whole year
  • Opportunities to support regular training sessions and matches
  • Children’s holiday clubs and excursions supervision
  • Paid work offers when qualified
  • Fully funded essential checks and entry FA qualifications
  • Supported advanced FA learning (personal guidance and grant location)

Part-time Scholarships

  • Ages 16 to 18
  • Flexible number of hours per week, from the start of September through to end of July
  • Part-time scholarships combine full-time study with part-time practical on-the-job training
  • As a part-time scholar you’ll:
    • Work alongside experienced staff
    • Gain job-specific skills
    • Earn a small wage
    • Study towards a related qualifications
  • Part-time scholarships usually last one year, with the option of a second year, or becoming a full-time scholar, or you can transfer to our apprenticeship scheme
  • During and/or at the end of the part-time scholarship you’ll be offered the opportunity to work and train abroad with one of our international partner organisations

Full-time Scholarships

  • Ages 18 to 21
  • 32 hours per week, from the start of September through to end of July
  • Full-time scholarships combine full-time practical on-the-job training with part-time study in the form of irregular short courses
  • As a part-time scholar you’ll:
    • Work alongside experienced staff
    • Gain job-specific skills
    • Earn a wage
    • Study towards a related qualifications
  • Scholarships usually last one year, with the option of a second year, or you can transfer to our apprenticeship scheme
  • During and/or at the end of the full-time scholarship you’ll be offered the opportunity to work and train abroad with one of our international partner organisations.

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