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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
£5,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
The aim of the Football Writers Association Bursary (FWA Bursary) is to encourage those students who come from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the industry. In particular those from a lower socio-economic background, BAME, LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The £5,000 bursary will be split between a grant of £4,000 towards tuition fees and a fund of up to £1,000 administered by the FWA for living fees/equipment/expenses.
The successful candidate will also become a full FWA member
The successful candidate will receive mentorship from a senior FWA member and advice on career advancement
The successful candidate will also be given paid work placement with the Football Manager Video Game at a mutually convenient time.
Eligibility
Applications for FWA bursary are open to students on any MCCS journalism programme, either incoming 2nd or 3rd year Undergraduate or Postgraduate students who have confirmed acceptance of their offers.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Journalism
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
226 nationalities
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified