Fight Sports Scholarship Programme CIC

Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their potential, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Built on over 25 years of supporting children and young people through martial arts at Hopwood Fight Centre, Fight Sports Scholarship CIC was established to remove financial barriers and ensure more children and young people can access the positive opportunities that structured martial arts can provide.

Through our flagship Fight Sports Scholarship Programme, we help children and young people access structured martial arts, trusted adult mentors and a supportive community where they can thrive.

What We Do

We believe financial hardship should never prevent a child or young person from accessing opportunities that can shape their future.

The Fight Sports Scholarship Programme provides funded access to training, equipment, mentoring and practical support, helping children and young people build confidence, resilience, wellbeing and a sense of belonging through structured martial arts.

Why It Matters

Martial arts is the vehicle. Youth development is the outcome.

Our programme is about far more than sport.

Through structured training, trusted adult mentors and a positive community, we help young people develop:

💙 Confidence

🛡️ Resilience

🤝 Belonging

😊 Wellbeing

🎯 Discipline

🌟 Leadership

Whether a young person simply enjoys training, develops new friendships or progresses into coaching, volunteering or competition, our goal is always the same: helping them realise their potential.

How the Programme Works

1. Referral or Application

Children and young people can be referred by families, schools, youth organisations or other professionals.

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2. Scholarship Assessment

We work with families to understand individual circumstances and identify the support required.

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3. Scholarship Award

Successful applicants receive tailored support, which may include funded training, equipment and mentoring.

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4. Ongoing Support

Participants receive regular coaching, encouragement and opportunities to develop both on and off the mats.

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5. Positive Outcomes

Greater confidence, stronger resilience, improved wellbeing and brighter futures.

What’s Included

Depending on individual need, scholarships may include:

• Funded or subsidised memberships
• Martial arts equipment
• Grading support
• Competition support where appropriate
• Mentoring and pastoral support
• Leadership and volunteering opportunities
• Pathways into coaching, officiating and employment within the sport

Our aim is simple:

Financial circumstances should never prevent a young person from reaching their potential.

Get Involved

Need Support: Find out whether the Fight Sports Scholarship Programme could help your child or young person.

Want to Partner: We welcome partnerships with schools, colleges, local authorities, charities and community organisations to help reach more young people who could benefit from the programme.

Want to Support: Every donation, sponsorship and partnership helps us provide more scholarships and create more opportunities for children and young people.

Who Can Apply?

The programme is open to children and young people aged 7–19 who would benefit from financial assistance to access structured martial arts training.

Applications can be made by parents or carers, or referrals accepted from schools, youth organisations and other professionals.

Helping children and young people build confidence, resilience and brighter futures through structured martial arts.