£1,000
2024-25 academic year
3 scholarships available
Subjects: All
You may be eligible for £1,000 if you study with us and enrol on our Football Academy.
This scholarship may be relevant if you face financial difficulty during your studies at Teesside University. You are considered based on the financial circumstances demonstrated in your application statement and other applicant data available to the University.
To apply for one of these scholarships you must:
Awards are made at the discretion of the Scholarships Panel, who may consider your financial background, prior academic performance, as well as other information provided through your application and at any subsequent interview.
The closing date for applications is 23 October 2024.
George Friend, a retired English professional footballer, started his career at Exeter City before moving on to Wolverhampton Wanderers, Doncaster Rovers, Middlesbrough and Birmingham City. He captained Middlesbrough for the first time in 2015, quickly becoming a fan favourite and a popular player on and off the pitch for his charity work and engagement with the local community. He is now a Director of Football at Bristol Rovers and still visits Teesside often, retaining a strong affection for the region. Having a degree himself, he understands and values the benefit of education alongside a sporting career, and feels passionately about giving his time and support to Teesside University’s Football Academy, and supporting students to develop their footballing skills during their studies.