New Year Approaching with New Opportunities for Your Career With Our Bursary Scheme

Are you ready to kickstart 202e with a fresh outlook on your career and personal development?

Do you live, work, study, or volunteer in Westminster’s communities?

Now’s your chance to enhance your skills, achieve new qualifications, and make a positive impact on healthier, more active lives in Westminster.

Introducing the ActiveWestminster Skills & Training Programme

Westminster City Council’s ActiveWestminster Skills & Training Programme offers a fantastic bursary scheme to help you take the next step toward your goals. With funding of up to £2,500 available, you can pursue accredited and certified courses to grow your expertise in sport, physical activity, leadership, health, and wellbeing.

Who Can Apply?

This bursary is open to:

  • Those aged 16+ who live, work, study, or volunteer in the City of Westminster.

  • Individuals earning under £21,000 per year or currently unemployed.

  • People committed to supporting Westminster’s communities and helping create healthier, more active lives.

What Does the Bursary Cover?

The funding covers up to 80% of course fees (you’ll contribute the remaining 20%) for a wide range of qualifications, including:

  • Sports coaching certifications

  • Health & fitness qualifications

  • Mental health & wellbeing training

  • Leadership and development courses in Sport & Physical Activity

Applications are accepted throughout the year, giving you the flexibility to start when it suits you best. 

Please note: Only one application can be submitted per person each year.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

The start of a new year is the perfect time to invest in yourself, grow your career, and make a real difference in your community. Whether you want to become a qualified coach, enhance your leadership skills, or promote mental health and wellbeing, this bursary can help you turn your goals into reality.

Ready to take the next step? 

Apply for the ActiveWestminster Skills & Training Programme today and make 2025 the year you achieve more!

 

Not yet sure about a career in Sport, Leisure and Physical Activity?

Then download and read our quick guide giving you 5 tips on how to develop a career in the industry.