PGC ISM Programme – September intake
Badminton World Federation (BWF), in collaboration with the World Academy of Sport (WAoS), has launched a new cycle of scholarships for the Postgraduate Certificate in International Sports Management offered by the WAoS and the University of London in early February 2024 (link) and the Athlete Certificate course in early May 2024 (link).
After the application closes on 15 June 2024, we have received a total of 20 applications from athletes, coaches and member association’s staff from 15 different countries.
The shortlisted candidates for the scholarship support of one full scholarship, two 75% scholarships, five half scholarships and one 25% scholarship have been finalised. The full scholarship support is offered to Hasara Wijayarathne, player from Sri Lanka.
This brings us to the approximately a total number of 33 candidates enrolled in the programme since February 2021. The students range from Olympians, Paralympians, current and former athletes, to Member Association staff.
Athlete Certificate course
For the Athlete Certificate course, BWF received 125 applications (50 female and 75 male) from 47 countries have been selected.
