Not everyone has the same opportunities when it comes to developing transferable skills that can help secure a job, or support career growth.

The Scottish FA and Chase want to help change that, by harnessing the power of football to help individuals develop and unlock their potential, on and off the pitch.  

The new Chase Coaching Programme is improving access to football coaching qualifications for individuals where cost is a barrier.

Football coaching not only helps develop transferable skills including communication and leadership which can help a team to thrive on the pitch but also can be used for future employment and in life off the pitch.

As the Official Banking Partner of the Scottish FA, Chase is funding 400 UEFA Grassroots Leader Awards to help encourage new coaches into the game at a grassroots level and 15 UEFA B and 15 UEFA Youth A Youth Licence qualifications to help further develop coaching careers and create role models for future generations. 

We'd love you to get involved and start developing your skills for future success.

Please check out our eligibility criteria to see if you are suitable for a fully funded place.

Applications for UEFA Grassroots Leader Awards are now open. Places will be available until 29 November or until they are fully allocated, whichever is sooner. 

Applications for UEFA Licences will be available in the summer.

Eligibility criteria 

To qualify for the course, individuals must meet the following criteria, at the time of application:

  • Are aged 16 and over.
  • Live in Scotland or volunteer, play or coach for a football club in Scotland.
  • And at least one of the following; have an annual household income under £22,800, receive universal credit, received free school meals as a child or your parents were in a low paid or low skilled job when you were 14.

We'll also ask you two questions (with a maximum 200 word limit), the answers to which will be used to assess your suitability for a fully funded place:

  • the first asks why you should be considered for funding so we can understand your motivation for taking this course,
  • the second is about your football aspirations to understand how you will use this qualification to benefit football.

Once you've made your application you will hear back from us within two months. 

About the application process

  • Applications for UEFA Grassroots Leader Awards are now open. Places will be available until 29 November or until they are fully allocated, whichever is sooner. 
  • An independent panel from across The Scottish FA will assess the applications and will contact the successful candidates within two months of receiving your application.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW.