Sunderland College's city-wide partnership with the Foundation of Light’s Football Scholarship gives aspiring young footballers the chance to represent Sunderland AFC and gain nationally recognised qualifications through an extensive football and education programme.
Our programme gives young people the unique opportunity to represent Sunderland AFC in the National Football Youth League and EFL Community & Education Football Alliance against other club representative teams. Students also have the possibility to play in the prestigious Tier 1 AOC league, as well as national cups and local college league. Students train for up to five days per week, focusing on key areas of long-term player development, with full-time UEFA A and UEFA B qualified coaches. All of this is accessible whilst studying a wide range of subjects with Sunderland College, creating career ambitions and increasing employment opportunities for learners.
Sunderland College student Harry Gardiner has signed his first professional contract with boyhood club Sunderland AFC.
July 25, 2022
Student-athletes representing Sunderland AFC are celebrating after winning a tournament featuring some of the country’s biggest football clubs.
May 20, 2022
A-Level student Olivia hoping for more medal glory this year after stepping up to English Karate’s U21/Senior Kata squad.
May 12, 2022
