UKCC Coach Education Funding

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.

Please note for candidates wishing to complete  Rugby Union qualifications support is provided directly to Scottish Rugby. Candidates should apply direct to Scottish Rugby via their normal course application process for an award.

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.
Download the application below

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

Am I eligible?
 
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 their respective governing body of sport; some sports require this prior to being allowed on coach education courses.
• 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.
• Candidates should ensure that they have registered for a course place with their respective governing body or course organiser before submitting their subsidy application form to sportscotland.

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.