Scholarships
Information on all levels of Scholarship
This initiative has been identified as a priority by the Grampian Coaching partnership. We are committed to the development of Education and Training which specifically targets coaches, officials and other sports practitioners. Funding for the scheme comes from the local Sport Council and therefore your club or you as an individual have to be affiliated to the Sports Council in your area. The local Sports Councils meet at least every 8 weeks to look at applications under the Three Tiers which will be explained in greater detail below. Grampian Coaching can offer additional funding to applicants applying under the Tier 2/3 category. This will be classified as an Enhanced Scholarship. The scheme will be regularly monitored and evaluated in order to assess the benefits and impact. There is no obligation on Grampian Coaching or any of the Sports Councils to award financial assistance to any applicant.
Please identify from the scheme which categories you wish to apply for, complete all relevant sections and return by submitting the online form on the bottom of the page.
Criteria for all three Tiers:
- No financial support will be awarded on a retrospective basis
- Applicant must already be providing a coaching service in the Grampian area
- 2 references will be required on application
- Individual and/or Club Membership to the Local Sports Council is a prerequisite for all Scholarship applications
- A short evaluation report detailing what the grant has helped to achieve once the project has taken place will be required
What is eligible for funding?
- National Governing Body accredited courses
- Recognised courses e.g. Sports Coach UK courses, Child Protection, First Aid
- Relevant Workshops and Seminars
- Mentoring initiatives/programmes (where formal structured/ coaching/ officiating/ mentoring/ shadowing programmes exist)
Support available through Scheme
- Ongoing support and advice as required to coaches/officials
- Support coaches/officials to develop their skills/experience
- Assistance in developing a Long Term Personal Development Plan
- Enhance the recognition given to coaches/officials in Grampian
- Promote the greater use of sound coaching practices
- Improve the quality of Grampian players through increased local coaching skills and experience
Profile and Exposure
- Scholarship Scheme achievements/experiences may be used for marketing purposes. e.g. Press Releases, Website articles, Grampian Coaching Brochure/Newsletter
Grant Types and Criteria:
Tier 1:
- Up to 50% funding of the course fee
- Attend courses locally where possible
- The maximum financial support within the Scholarship Programme will be no more than a total of £500 to any individual in any given financial year
- A maximum of £1000 per club can be awarded in a financial year
Tier 2:
- Only Coaches/Officials who currently have a Level 1 or above recognised governing body qualification will be eligible for Tier 2 scholarship
- Up to 50% of the course cost
- Up to 50% of travel cost and accommodation will be considered if course cant be attended locally (based on 25p/mile and £25/night).
- The maximum financial support within the Scholarship Programme will be no more than a total of £500 to any individual in any given financial year
- A maximum of £1000 per club can be awarded in a financial year
Enhanced Tier 2
Grampian Coaching will contact applicant to offer the Enhanced Scholarship if the Tier 2 application is satisfactory and applicant agrees to the criteria listed below.
- 12 Month Programme
- Extra 30% Funding available
- Coaches/officials have to agree to develop a Long Term Personal Development Training Plan if applicant doesn’t have one
- Quarterly Meetings with Mentor & Coach Development Manager to look at training needs
- All coaches/officials on the programme will be subject to an annual review
- A monitoring/evaluation system will be implemented to measure the success of the programme coupled with the implementation of a tracking process
- Exchange of learning experiences and good practice amongst coaches/officials across sports
Tier 3:
- Only Coaches/Officials who currently have a Level 2 or above recognised governing body qualification will be eligible for Tier 3 scholarship
- Up to 50% of the course cost
- Up to 50% of travel cost and accommodation will be considered if course cannot be attended locally (based on 25p/mile and £25/night).
- The maximum financial support within the Scholarship Programme will be no more than a total of £500 to any individual in any given financial year
- Up to a maximum of £1000 per club in a financial year
Enhanced Tier 3
Most applicants under Tier 3 will be offered the Enhanced Scholarship provided they agree to the criteria listed below.
- 12 Month Programme
- Extra 30% Funding available
- Coaches/officials have to agree to develop a Long Term Personal Development Training Plan if applicant doesn’t have one
- Quarterly Meetings with Mentor & Coach Development Manager to look at training needs
- All coaches/officials on the programme will be subject to an annual review
- A monitoring/evaluation system will be implemented to measure the success of the programme coupled with the implementation of a tracking process
- Exchange of learning experiences and good practice amongst coaches/officials across sports
- Some form of mentoring for upcoming coaches will be a requirement
Please read your local sports council guidance documents for more information.
Aberdeen Sports Council
Aberdeenshire Sports Council
Sport Moray