Invitation Only

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The Wandsworth Lions FC Scholarship Programme provides affordable football and a continued pathway for young adults aged 16–21, enabling them to keep playing while remaining in education or trade development.

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Entry Pathway:

• 60% of players are selected from the WLFC Centre of Excellence

• 40% are recruited through:​

  • Open Trials

  • External referrals

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Invited players must be enrolled in one of the following:

• Sixth-form

• College

• University

• Apprenticeship / Trade qualification​

 

PLAYER REQUIREMENTS

To be invited, players must:

✔ Attend twice a week training (minimum)

✔ Show commitment & a coachable attitude

✔ Work well within a team

✔ Have good to excellent football ability

✔ Display the WLFC Lions Pillars consistently

✔ Be able to successfully combine academics/apprenticeship with football

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Structure

Scholarships are divided into:

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Programme                      Age Band

U18 Scholarship              16-18 years

U21 Scholarship              18-21 years

 

If you (or your child) has received an invitation, please click ENROL.

To applying for trials, please visit our Scholarship Trials Page.