If you have any further questions about the FAW Coach Diversity Programme or require support in completing the application, please contact PAWB@FAW.Cymru

The current programme is only open to individuals who are either: 

• From Black, Asian and Mixed-Heritage backgrounds.
• A woman.

Individuals must also be:

• Be willing to undertake all elements and requirements of the applied course.
• Based in Wales.
• Aged 16 or older.

To apply for the FAW Coach Diversity Programme please complete the application form HERE.

The application does not offer a guaranteed placement on a course. Bursary recipients are still required to apply for courses in the same way as non-bursary candidates.

To qualify for funded courses, individuals must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Aged 16 and over;
• Must be living in Wales or involved with a Welsh football club;
• Have a low income household or a low socio-economic background (as defined below); and
• Have been selected by a panel based on responses to the two qualifying questions (submitted by the participant in writing, via audio or video submission) to assess applicants’ motivation and potential future impact of coaching.

Low income refers to people living in UK households with income below 60% of median UK income in a base year. For each year of the Programme this will be calculated on the previous year’s median household income. For example, year-end 2022, the average UK household income was £38,100¹ and therefore in 2023 the Programme would be open to anyone with a household income of less than £22,860.

Low socio-economic background is defined as a combination of an individual’s (or parental) income, occupation and social background (using the government guidance to look at factors such as parental qualifications, parental occupation, type of school attended and eligibility for free school meals to identify and measure at an individual level).

During the application process, you are required to complete a self-declaration that asks you to confirm that you meet the criteria and the information. Provided is true and accurate. The FAW has the right to request evidence at any time to determine and confirm your eligibility for a funded course. The FAW has the right to require reimbursement of the course costs if it determines the information provided in the application form is false or inaccurate.

Click here for more information and to register your interest for your chosen course.

The Be Active Wales Fund may be able to support with coach education costs:

Grassroots Awards & Courses – up to and including the FAW/UEFA C Licence

Click here to apply, or for more information on the Be Active Wales Fund.

For any questions or support please email:

• beactive@sport.wales