Women in Football Scholarship Program
No sport brings people together like football. We believe diversity and inclusion are our biggest strengths. That’s why we want more women in non-playing roles. To help break the barriers to female participation and increase representation of women and girls, we are launching the Women in Football Scholarship Program.
The Women in Football Scholarship Program will upskill women in non-playing roles and enhance voices within our football community. Female match officials, coaches, and club administrators will have access to education and development opportunities as part of the program.
The Women in Football Scholarship Program is part of the NSW Football Legacy Program. A $10 million investment from the NSW Government to support female football through the construction of new community facilities, participation initiatives, high performance, leadership, and development programs as well as tourism and international engagement.
Number of Scholarships awarded so far
Referee education and development
More courses coming in 2024 - Register to attend on a Women in Football Scholarship Here
- Courses coming in 2024
- Cost: FREE with a Women in Football Scholarship
- Courses coming in 2024
- Cost: FREE with a Women in Football Scholarship
- The Regional Match Official Development Program is an opportunity for ten regional-based female match officials to officiate on NNSWF National Premier League fixtures up to three times in the 2024 season, including the Women's State Cup in July.
- Successful applicants to the Regional Match Official Development Program will be supported to officiate at NNSWF NPL matches through the provision of travel and accommodation allowances.
Match Official Camps are planned to coincide with the 2023 Community State Youth Championships and the Champion of Champions tournaments.
The camps will be the perfect opportunity for female match officials to take their skills to the next level and connect with other talented female referees/
Northern NSW Football will work in collaboration with relevant referee associations to identify candidates to attend under a Women in Football Scholarship.
For more information on the Match Official Camp Scholarships, please contact legacy@northernnswfootball.com.au
Coach education and development
Coffs Harbour
- Dates: 25, 26 March and 1, 2, 22, 23 April 2023
- Cost: $185 (successful scholarship applicants with receive a $1,000 contribution to course fees)
Speers Point
- Dates: 28, 29 October and 4, 5, 11, 12 November 2023
- Cost: $185 (successful scholarship applicants with receive a $1,000 contribution to course fees)
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Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility – February 2023 and October 2023
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Cost: FREE with a Women in Football Scholarship (successful scholarship applicants will receive financial assistance equal to the course fee)
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
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Fast Track for Female Coaches connects aspiring female coaches, providing exclusive insights and further develops their coaching and leadership behaviours and competencies.
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Successful applications will have opportunities to further build capability, confidence and readiness as they fast track through the coaching talent pathway.
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Workshops will run on a weeknight evening from 6:00pm – 8:00pm and will be delivered by ACPE academics plus industry leading experts and experienced coaches from a variety of backgrounds.
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Cost: FREE with a Women in Football Scholarship (successful scholarship applicants will receive financial assistance equal to the course fee
APPLICATIONS CLOSED - OPENING AGAIN IN 2023
Volunteer education and development
Northern NSW Football have partnered with Online Services Australia to provide a range of web-based courses to club volunteers free of charge.
Online Services Australia is a self-paced learning platform with courses delivered completely online making it accessible to everyone.
Online Courses Australia are accredited with the globally recognised CPD Services, meaning that every hour of learning = 1 CPD point.
The following course options will be FREE with a Women in Football Scholarship (successful scholarship applicants will receive financial assistance equal to the course fee):
- Prepare & Monitor Budgets Certificate
- Leadership Skills Certificate | HR, Management
- HR, Conflict Communication Certificate
- Develop Your Interpersonal Skills Certificate