As part of Kick It Out's 25th anniversary season, the organisation has launched ‘The Next 25’ scholarship fund in partnership with the University Campus of Football Business (UCFB).
‘The Next 25’ fund is funding full tuition fee scholarships – worth up to £54,000 – for 25 students on an undergraduate or postgraduate university degree at the UCFB Wembley Campus in London or the UCFB Etihad Campus in Manchester.
This incredible scholarship offers students a once in a lifetime opportunity to earn a world-class degree at UCFB - right next to either the iconic Wembley Stadium or Manchester City's Etihad Stadium - as well as act as an official ambassador for Kick It Out across UCFB and the wider football industry.
Each Kick It Out scholar is a peer educator on behalf of the organisation and students will also support Kick It Out’s educational work, leading on and delivering a research project in the area of diversity and inclusivity in football, with the assistance and guidance of Kick It Out and UCFB.
Kick It Out and UCFB are looking to identify the future leaders of tomorrow from a diverse range of backgrounds and walks of life, so applicants should be able to demonstrate an understanding and passion for diversity and inclusivity. Recipients will then use their skills and knowledge post-graduation to make a positive impact in the football industry.
As Kick It Out prepare to celebrate their 25th anniversary, their attention is once again on the future of the sport - seeking to develop and encourage a generation of future leaders from diverse backgrounds and who can demonstrate their commitment to diversity, inclusion and fairness.
“Kick It Out and UCFB are dedicated to educating the leaders of tomorrow in the importance of diversity and a level playing field at all levels and in all sectors of the game. This unique scholarship, which covers 100% of tuition fees, is the perfect way to promote inclusion and help spread the word on diversity in football.” Roisin Wood, Kick It Out's Chief Executive Officer
“Kick It Out and UCFB are dedicated to educating the leaders of tomorrow in the importance of diversity and a level playing field at all levels and in all sectors of the game. This unique scholarship, which covers 100% of tuition fees, is the perfect way to promote inclusion and help spread the word on diversity in football.”
Roisin Wood, Kick It Out's Chief Executive Officer
“UCFB is committed to inclusion and diversity within the football industry at all levels, so we’re delighted to be able to partner with Kick It Out to offer this incredible scholarship opportunity. "The recipients of this award will not only receive a first-class education to begin their career in the football industry, but the opportunity to represent Kick It Out and UCFB around the country is truly a one off experience that shouldn’t be missed.” Sharona Friedman, UCFB’s Chief Marketing Officer
“UCFB is committed to inclusion and diversity within the football industry at all levels, so we’re delighted to be able to partner with Kick It Out to offer this incredible scholarship opportunity.
"The recipients of this award will not only receive a first-class education to begin their career in the football industry, but the opportunity to represent Kick It Out and UCFB around the country is truly a one off experience that shouldn’t be missed.”
Sharona Friedman, UCFB’s Chief Marketing Officer
In October 2018, Kick It Out and UCFB announced the recipients of 'The Next 25' Scholarship at special launch event in Manchester. Read more
Meet our Next 25 scholars who will help transform the football industry into a more diverse, equal place. Read more