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UCFB’s Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is the leading destination for Master’s degrees and executive education in the world’s most exciting sector, delivered online and at iconic campuses in the UK at Wembley and Etihad Stadiums, and internationally at GIS Miami and GIS Melbourne campuses.
GIS is proud to offer an extensive and diverse suite of scholarships to support outstanding students as they embark on their postgraduate study. From scholarships to aid our elite athletes, to attracting aspiring sports leaders, and scholarships which support inclusivity and diversity within the sporting industry, our scholarships are there to support students who want to make a meaningful difference to the future of the sporting world.
By completing the form below you will find out more about GIS' cutting-edge Master’s degrees and scholarship opportunities available to drive forward your career.
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:
- £2700 towards tuition fees
- Mentorship with Dean of GIS School of Sports Coaching and Performance
- Ticket to Global Summit of your choice (worth up to £1500)
Eligibility Criteria:
- UCFB final year student or recent graduate (or graduated within the last year)
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
- £1,000 towards 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 (reference from your club/organisation representative)
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 the President of GIS (TBC)
- 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 President of GIS (TBC)
- 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 £100)
- Mentorship throughout your degree with the President of GIS (TBC)
- 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
- $2000 towards 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
- £1000 towards 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 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.
Scholarship includes:
- $3,000 towards your tuition fees
- Industry experience with WSA
- Applied research project on a WSA challenge
- Mentorship with a WSA board member
Eligibility Criteria:
- Female student holding an offer for a GIS Masters course
- Australian domiciled
- At least 3 months experience in sport
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
Complete this form for more information
I chose to study my Masters at the Global Institute of Sport because of the employability and enrichment opportunities they provide to support my development, alongside the academic aspect of GIS life.
GIS scholarships are highly limited and competitive with far more applicants than available awards. When applying for a scholarship, you must be a current GIS applicant, holding a firmly accepted offer on a 180 credit master’s programme at GIS for September 2023 or January 2024.
Benefits include:
- Generous financial awards
- Mentorships with Industry leaders
- Placements and internships with industry partners
- GIS Professional Education Courses
- GIS Global Sports Summits
The deadline to apply for a scholarship is 30 June 2023 and to be eligible you must be a current applicant to a GIS Masters course.
For any further information please contact the Scholarships team at scholarships@ucfb.com
