Scholarships for Elite Female Athletes, Coaches and Referees
Leadership Program for Elite Female Coaches
United World Wrestling is one of the IFs which have teamed up with the IOC’s Olympic Solidarity program to offer a 14-month programme for a limited number of high-performance coaches. The program is in direct support of Recommendation 6 of the IOC’s Gender Equality Review Project, which seeks to increase the share of female coaches at the Olympic Games.
The program will be managed by the Women’s Sport Leadership Academy at the University of Hertfordshire, Great Britain.
The Women’s Sport Leadership Academy for High Performance Coaches (WSLA HPC) has been specially designed and developed in cooperation with United World Wrestling for high-performance coaches, with the aim of preparing coaches to step up and be part of the increased cohort of their peers at the Continental, International and Olympic Games.
Scholarships for Elite Female Athletes
An initiative aimed at fostering the development of women's wrestling and elevating the performance and technical proficiency, particularly for smaller wrestling nations and economically disadvantaged countries.
Scholarships are offered in two categories:
- Full Scholarship:
In collaboration with UWW affiliated High-Performance Training Centres, athletes receive comprehensive scholarships to undergo training in a group setting, guided by a designated team of coaches and experts. - Partial Scholarship:
UWW covers expenses related to participation in selected training camps and/or accommodation at partner High-Performance Training Centres for a short period of time.
These scholarships are performance-based, with a focus on preparing athletes for the Summer Olympic Games. Only individuals demonstrating exceptional dedication to wrestling and endorsed by their national federation will be considered.
You may contact development@uww.org for more details.
Scholarships for Female International Referees
United World Wrestling (UWW) has established a dedicated scholarship program aimed at fostering the growth and advancement of women referees within the field. The primary objective of this initiative is to cultivate a pool of proficient female referees who can officiate in future Olympic games. The program plays a pivotal role in providing opportunities for women referees to enhance their skills and competencies.
Structured into two distinct categories, the scholarships are designed to support women referees in their pursuit of professional development:
- Full Scholarship
Selected referees are granted comprehensive support, encompassing round-trip flights, as well as accommodations during the event. - Partial Scholarship
UWW extends support by covering accommodations for women referees attending competitions.
Annually, UWW awards approximately 10 scholarships to deserving women, facilitating their participation in promotion competitions crucial for career advancement. It is essential to note that the application for the UWW Women Referee Scholarship Program must be submitted by the National Federation before the end of December, preceding the upcoming year.
In addition to the scholarship program, UWW organizes an annual Women's Referee Course, a vital component in the holistic development of women referees worldwide. UWW covers accommodations for both the course and the subsequent competition, underscoring its commitment to the comprehensive development of women referees.
