FIFA Master Scholarship 2022-2023 Award for International Student

The FIFA master scholarship 2022 is now open. Apply below.
Since 2011, CIES offers a FIFA/CIES International University Network “Scholarship” intended to finance the participation of a FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management alumnus in the FIFA Master.

The “Scholarship”, in the amount of CHF 45,000.00, is intended to cover the registration fees for the FIFA Master as well as all or part of the living expenses (in particular accommodation, travel expenses, etc.) of the beneficiary linked to his/her participation in the FIFA Master.

Award criteria

Students may apply for the FIFA master Scholarship 2022 provided they comply with the following criteria :

the student must have successfully completed the FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management and must have been awarded the corresponding diploma/certificate (regardless of the year in which the corresponding diploma/certificate was awarded),
the student must have met all his/her financial obligations with respect to the University where he/she was awarded the diploma/certificate,
the student must comply with the other criteria as defined in the rules concerning the FIFA Master. Among these criteria: The student must have obtained a university degree, must have an excellent command of the English language (spoken, written, and comprehension) as well as professional experience.

The procedure governing the award and payment of the Scholarship

Details of the Scholarship award procedure are provided in the Regulations of the FIFA Master Scholarship.

Commitments of the Beneficiary

The beneficiary undertakes to :

successfully complete the FIFA Master,
comply with the Scholarship regulations as well as with the rules and decisions of CIES and of the partner universities concerning the FIFA Master,
immediately inform CIES should he/she be awarded another scholarship to finance his/her participation in the FIFA Master,
write at least two articles during each of the FIFA Master modules on the recreational and academic activities of the FIFA Master. These articles can be published by CIES and other entities have chosen by it.

Decision on the Scholarship award

On the recommendation of the FIFA Master Scientific Committee, CIES makes its decision based on academic and financial criteria. In principle, the decision is announced before the end of the month of March preceding the beginning of the FIFA Master scholarship 2022 U.S. Embassy English-language programs for education & culture.
CIES is not required to award the Scholarship if it considers that the applications do not correspond to the applicable criteria. CIES decisions are final. No appeals may be lodged.

Regulations of the FIFA Master Scholarship 2022.

preamble With a view to Scholarships and Fellowships

Promoting and developing connections between the FIFA/CIES Programme in sport management (here- inafter «the Programme») and the FIFA Master, and
Reinforcing the feeling of belonging of Programme alumni within the CIES community and the visibility and appeal of the Programme,

CIES has decided, on the recommendation of the FIFA/CIES International University Network, to create a FIFA/CIES Network Scholarship (hereinafter «the Scholarship») for the purpose of financing participation of a Programme alumnus in the FIFA Master

Article 1 – fifa/cies international university network scholarship

The Scholarship, to the amount of CHF 45,000.00 (forty-five thousand Swiss Francs), is intended to cover the registration costs for the FIFA Master as well as all or part of the living expenses (in particular accom-modation, travel expenses, etc.) of the beneficiary linked to his/her participation in the FIFA Master.
CIES decides each year on the number of Scholarships available.
CIES may decide to divide up the Scholarship.
CIES decides on the terms of payment of the Scholarship.
If necessary, CIES can ask the beneficiary for precise information on the use of the Scholarship.
No additional amount will be granted to the beneficiary.
Should the Scholarship not be granted, the corresponding amount will not be carried forward and/or cumulated from one year to another.
The beneficiary must attend the edition of the FIFA Master for which the Scholarship was granted (no postponement is possible).
CIES may decide at any time to stop the annual award of the Scholarship.
Because of the great interest shown in the Scholarship, CIES strongly recommends that applicants seek other sources of funding (public or private) so that their participation in the FIFA Master does not de- pend only on the present procedure.

article 2 – criteria for the FIFA Master Scholarship 2022 Award

Students may apply for the Scholarship provided they comply with the following criteria:

The student must have successfully completed the FIFA/CIES Programme in sport management and must
have been awarded the corresponding diploma/certificate (regardless of the year in which the corre-
sponding diploma/certificate was awarded).
The student must have met all his/her financial obligations with respect to the university where he/she
was awarded the diploma/certificate.
The student must comply with the other criteria as defined in the rules concerning the FIFA Master (see
www.cies.ch/education/fifa-master/apply-to-the-fifa-master/criteria-for-applying/). Among these rules:
The student must have obtained a university degree, must have an excellent command of the English
language (spoken, written and comprehension) as well as professional experience.

Article 3 – Procedure for the FIFA Master Scholarship 2022

Applicants are required to do the following:

Apply for Fully-funded Opportunities

Follow the ordinary application procedure implemented by CIES for the FIFA Master
(see www.cies.ch/education/fifa-master/apply-to-the-fifa-master/application-instructions/) and meet
the stipulated deadlines.
When they register, they must confirm their application for the Scholarship using the official FIFA Master
application form (item 5 «Funding»), i.e.:
- Confirm that they do not have sufficient funds «I confirm that I do not have sufficient funds»
- Fill in all the required fields under the item «Funding», and
- Confirm the correct wording under item 2 («Educational background»):
  - «Have you already completed a FIFA/CIES International University Network course?» or
  - «Are you currently enrolled in a FIFA/CIES International University Network course?».

Article 4 – commitments of the beneficiary

The FIFA Master Scholarships 2022 beneficiary undertakes to:

Successfully complete the FIFA Master.
Comply with the present regulations as well as with the rules and decisions of CIES and of the partner
universities concerning the FIFA Master.
Immediately inform CIES should he/she be awarded another scholarship to finance his/her participation
in the FIFA Master.
Undertakes to write at least one article/report during each of the modules of the FIFA Master, concern-
ing its leisure and academic activities. The articles can be published by CIES and by other entities chosen
by CIES.

Should the beneficiary not complete the FIFA Master, use all or part of the Scholarship for purposes other
than those defined herein, or fail to comply with the above-mentioned regulations and decisions, CIES may
suspend payment of the Scholarship, require the beneficiary to refund the amount received and/or possibly
take other measures.

Article 5 – decision on the scholarship award

On the recommendation of the FIFA Master Scientific Committee, CIES makes its decision based on academ-
ic and financial criteria (see above). In principle, the decision is announced before the end of the month of
April preceding the beginning of the FIFA Master.
CIES is not required to award a Scholarship if it considers that the applications do not correspond to the ap-
plicable criteria.
CIES decisions are final. No appeals may be lodged.

Article 6 – other decisions

In consultation with the FIFA Master Scientific Committee, CIES alone makes any and all decisions concern-
ing cases which are not mentioned in the present regulations.