Young Sportsmen and the Sports Scholarship
What parents and teenage athletes should understand before chasing an award.
Read carefully. A sports scholarship is an opportunity, not a promise. Awards, admission and team places are decided by the institutions and programmes themselves: no guide, service or fee can guarantee funding, a contract or a professional career. Always confirm requirements and deadlines directly with the school or programme you are applying to.
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