{"id":11936,"date":"2026-04-24T15:42:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/?p=11936"},"modified":"2026-08-19T07:34:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:34:49","slug":"women-in-sport-scholarship-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/women-in-sport-scholarship-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Women in Sport Scholarship 2026 at Birkbeck, University of London (Fully Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a female student passionate about building a career in sports management or the wider sports industry? The Women in Sport Scholarship 2026 at Birkbeck, University of London<\/span> offers a valuable opportunity to study in the UK with financial support while advancing gender equality in sport.<\/p>\n

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Women in Sport Scholarship 2026 at Birkbeck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This prestigious postgraduate scholarship is designed to empower women and increase their representation in leadership roles within the sports sector\u2014especially football.<\/p>\n

Scholarship Summary Table<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Feature<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Scholarship Name<\/td>\nWomen in Sport Scholarship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
University<\/td>\nBirkbeck, University of London<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Study Level<\/td>\nPostgraduate (MSc)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eligible Students<\/td>\nFemale (Home & International)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Study Mode<\/td>\nFull-time \/ Part-time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarship Value<\/td>\n\u00a35,000 (full-time) \/ \u00a32,500 per year (part-time)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of Awards<\/td>\nOne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadline<\/td>\n31 May 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nLondon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

About the Women in Sport Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Women in Sport Scholarship is part of a broader initiative by Birkbeck, University of London<\/span> to promote gender diversity and inclusion in the sports industry.<\/p>\n

This scholarship specifically supports a female student enrolled in a sport-related MSc programme, helping her gain the academic and professional skills needed to thrive in a competitive field.<\/p>\n

The initiative reflects the growing global movement to close the gender gap in sports leadership, where women remain underrepresented.<\/p>\n

Sponsors and Their Vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This scholarship is generously funded by Tim Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards, both deeply connected to Ipswich Town Football Club<\/span>.<\/p>\n