Thanks to our partnership with Grimsby Town Foundation, we’re delighted to help deliver the Grimsby Town U19 Shadow Scholarship, offering a unique blend of football experience and full-time education.
New for 2024, we’re expanding our horizons with the introduction of a girls’ team to create equal opportunities in the beautiful game.
Read on to find out more and see how we can set you on a path to a successful career in football or sports-related fields.
The Programme
The Grimsby Town U19 Shadow Scholarship is designed for talented 16-year-old players who aspire to make a career in football, pursue sports-related studies at university, or secure a job in the sports industry.
The Level 3 BTEC Shadow Scholarship takes place at Franklin Sixth Form College and Blundell Park, the iconic home of Grimsby Town Football Club.
What can you expect from the U19 Shadow Scholarship?
You’ll engage in three football training sessions a week, encompassing comprehensive strength and conditioning plans, honing football skills, and mastering essential techniques.
You’ll represent the Grimsby Town U19 shadow team in the EFL Community & Education Football Alliance (CEFA), competing against other U19 shadow squads from professional clubs across the country.
While pursuing your football dreams, you’ll also study for a Level 3 Sports qualification. The curriculum covers crucial subjects such as anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, professional development in sport, sports leadership, sports coaching, and more.
Progression
At Grimsby Town Foundation, success has been a constant companion. Check out the achievements from the last nine years:
- Twelve U19 National League & Cup Futsal Titles
- Two Regional U19 Football League Championships
- Over 115 scholars have graduated from 2014-2023
- An impressive 100% of students secure admission to their first-choice universities
Meet the Coaches
Scott Drury and Mark Westerby have been at the helm of the Grimsby Town Football Shadow Scholarship since 2014.
Their coaching tenures have been incredibly successful, marked by numerous league and cup victories at both regional and national levels.
With their guidance, you have the best mentors to help your achieve your footballing dreams.
Girls Football: A New Horizon
New for 2024, we're introducing the GTFC Girls Football Shadow Scholarship, creating a dedicated pathway for young female players to represent the Grimsby Town women's side.
The programme includes:
- Elite Coaching
- EFL CEFA League
- Personalised Study Programme
"We are really excited to launch the Grimsby Town Foundation female shadow scholarship in partnership with Franklin Sixth Form College,” said Scott.
“The success of the Lionesses in recent years has really increased the popularity of the female game, and we are starting to see lots of talent around the town! It's, therefore, a great time to develop this U19 programme alongside the very successful male shadow scholarship.”
What can you expect from the U19 Shadow Scholarship?
While pursuing your football dreams on the field, you’ll also study at Franklin on a Study Programme to your aspirations. You have the flexibility of studying a combined programme or if you’re looking to pursue a career in sport you can study our complimentary a Level 3 Sports qualification.
The curriculum covers crucial subjects such as anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, professional development in sport, sports leadership, sports coaching, and more.
Take a look at our wide range of courses here.
Looking Ahead
At Franklin, we’re proud to offer these opportunities for aspiring footballers, both young men and women. Keep an eye on our socials for more updates. The future of Grimsby Town football starts here!
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