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Check Eligibility
Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. These may relate to background, profile, initiative objectives or other specific requirements.
Scholarships
The FBA offers selected scholarship opportunities designed to reduce financial barriers and support talented Applicants with the ambition, potential and motivation to contribute to the football industry.
Current Opportunity
Applicants applying for either of The FBA's 2027 intakes can currently benefit from an Early Bird tuition reduction.
March & September 2027
10% OFF
Eligible Intakes
March 2027 and September 2027
Application Deadline
Apply by 31 October 2026.
Tuition
The 10% Early Bird reduction lowers the standard tuition from CHF 30,000 to CHF 27,000.
Full Payment
Combine the Early Bird reduction with full payment within two weeks of acceptance to reduce the total tuition fee to CHF 24,000.
Partner Scholarships
The FBA also develops scholarship initiatives with industry and community partners. These opportunities have their own eligibility criteria, award levels and application windows and are announced when applications open.
How Scholarships Work
Scholarship opportunities are offered at selected moments during the Admissions cycle and may differ in purpose, eligibility, award level and application process.
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Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. These may relate to background, profile, initiative objectives or other specific requirements.
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Scholarship opportunities are available for a defined application period. Applications submitted outside that window may not be considered.
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Depending on the initiative, Applicants may be asked for additional written or supporting information beyond the standard Admissions application.
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Scholarships are normally limited and competitive. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not automatically guarantee an award.
Tuition Reduction
The Early Bird is an automatic tuition reduction available when the published application conditions and deadline are met. It does not require a separate scholarship selection process.
Scholarship
Scholarships are specific funding opportunities with their own criteria, award level, application window and selection process.
Scholarship opportunities are not guaranteed for every intake. Always check the current opportunity details before applying.
Partner Scholarships
The FBA has worked with football industry and community partners to create scholarship initiatives that broaden access to football business education and support underrepresented talent.
Previous Initiative
The FBA has offered dedicated scholarship opportunities aimed at supporting women seeking to build or accelerate careers in the football industry.
Award levels, eligibility criteria and application periods are defined individually for each scholarship cycle.
Previous Initiative
Through collaboration with Women in Soccer, The FBA has previously created scholarship opportunities for women pursuing careers across the football ecosystem.
These initiatives may include partial or full tuition support, depending on the specific scholarship campaign.
Future Opportunities
Scholarship partnerships and application windows may change from one intake to another. When a new opportunity opens, the eligibility criteria, award value, deadline and application requirements will be published on this page.
Previous scholarship initiatives are shown for context and do not indicate that applications are currently open.
Preparing To Apply
Scholarship requirements vary by initiative, but preparing your profile and supporting information in advance can help you submit a stronger application within the available window.
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Be ready to clearly present your academic and professional background, relevant experience and career direction.
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Applicants may be asked to explain why the scholarship matters, what they hope to achieve and how the opportunity supports their ambitions within football business.
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Some initiatives may request additional documents, written responses or supporting evidence as part of the scholarship application.
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Scholarship windows can be limited. Review the published requirements carefully and make sure your application is complete before the stated deadline.
Important
There is no single application format for every scholarship. When an opportunity opens, Applicants should follow the specific eligibility criteria, documentation requirements and application instructions published for that initiative.
Scholarship Impact
The WIF Scholarship was instrumental in my decision to join The FBA and created an opportunity that might otherwise not have been possible.
Alinne Castro
13th Edition Alumna
Business Operations Coordinator at Seattle Sounders FC
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