Funding opportunities for coaches have been detailed below. Scroll down the page for further information about:

UKCC Level 1 Scholarships

UKCC Level 2 Scholarships

Local Grants and Scholarships

Sports Coach Uk

Other Funding Opportunities

UKCC Level 1 Scholarships

sportscotland recognises the importance of new coaches coming into sport and the need for accessible, affordable coaching courses to be available to them. In partnership with governing bodies of sport, 2011 sees the roll out a new UKCC funding model to support the recruitment of new coaches.

By filling out the relevant application form (individual or group) eligible applicants can access funding towards the cost of UKCC endorsed qualifications. Please see the current list of sports supported and dates that applications will open below.

Applications must be made at least four weeks prior to the start of the course; retrospective applications will not be accepted.

In order to meet sportscotlands commitment of responding to UKCC scholarship requests within 10 working days over the festive period, they will require applications for UKCC Level 1 subsidies to
be submitted to ukcc@sportscotland.org.uk no later than Monday 12 December. Applications received after this time cannot be guaranteed to be dealt with any earlier than Wednesday 4 January 2011
when sportscotland reopens after the Christmas and New Year holiday.

Individual Applications:

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, can access funding of up to 50% or £150/person of the course fee, whichever is lower.

Group Applications:

If you are a group ie two or more individuals from the same organisation/ club, you can also access funding per applicant of up to 50% or £150 of the course fee, whichever is lower.

Download the application below

Are you or your group eligible?

• Applicants must demonstrate coaching activity within six months of applying for the subsidy (minimum activity supported will be once per month or an average of 12 sessions per year)
• The course being attended must take place in Scotland and be registered with the SQA (your course organiser can confirm this)
• Applicants should evidence what impact this qualification will have on their school, club or community. (This should be detailed in the Applicant Support Information section of the application form)

Additional Information:

What else do I need to do?

Coaches are advised to register/become a member of basketballscotland.

Check with your club / school / community group that they are happy to support your application, as you must supply their contact details and this will be verified.

What happens after I apply?

Once your application is received, we will check you meet the eligibility criteria and give you an electronic decision within 10 working days of receipt of your application.

If I am successful

You will receive an electronic letter confirming your award.

• This can be used as part payment towards your course.
• Please forward this to your course organiser who will accept it as part payment.

If i am unsuccessful

• Unfortunately you have not met the criteria on this occasion as detailed in your electronic decision response.
• You can apply again for other courses or sports.

Scholarship application forms should be returned to the relevant Regional Coaching and Volunteer Manager (RCVM):

basketballscotland UKCC Level 2 Scholarships 

Funding from sportscotland has allowed basketballscotland to support a number of candidates attending the UKCC Level 2 courses in Scotland who meet the following criteria:

• Currently registered as a coach with basketballscotland
• Are currently delivering basketball sessions for an affiliated club, a school or a local authority in Scotland

OR

• Will commit to delivering a minimum of 6 sessions to players based in Scotland at an affiliated club, a school or local
  authority. This needs to be evidenced by a member of basketballscotlands professional staff, a Sports
  Development Officer from the authority that you will be delivering in, a schools Head Teacher or a Clubs Chairperson or Secretary

Level 2
Launch scholarships are available to cover up to 50% of the course cost reducing the cost to £175!! Scholarships will only be allocated to successful applicants on completion of the course including all paperwork (i.e.they will be required to pay the £350 initially).

To apply for a scholarship, candidates need to complete the appropriate scholarship request form and return it to the course organiser. Level 2 Scholarship Request forms are available from coaching@basketball-scotland.com

Candidates will be informed in writing by basketballscotland whether or not their application has been successful.

Please note the following:

• The scholarships are only available for UKCC courses
• Candidates will be credited for courses following the completion of the course and on receipt of evidence of coaching activity
• These details are subject to change.

 Local Grants and Scholarships

Many Local Authorities offer Grants and Scholarships to support coaches to complete coaching courses. You can find details of local Grant and Scholarship programmes in your regions below:

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Clacks