1. Application
- Using League Football Educations Bursary Application Form
- Enter you’re your personal and financial details.
- Sign and date the form.
2. Submit Your Application:
- Ensure all details are correct, read all the information on each page.
- Answer the eligibility questions.
- Provide all relevant financial evidence to a member of your Club Community Organisation (CCO) tutor team.
- Provide bank details to your Community Trust.
- Review and submit your application.
- The complete application and evidence must be submitted to the Club Community Organisation (CCO) who will pass it on to LFE’s Bursary Team.
- A member of the Bursary Team will process the application and contact the Community Trust with the outcome. Money will then be paid to the Community Trust who will distribute funds.
3. LFE will process the application within 10 working days liaise with the CCO to provide the required support for successful applicants.
Appeals
Appeals Procedure for League Football Education Students Bursary Applications
Notification of Decision
The applicant receives a formal notification of the bursary application decision, including reasons for any denial or partial award.
Grounds for Appeal
The applicant determines if they have valid grounds for an appeal. Valid grounds may include:
- Procedural errors (e.g., application was not processed correctly).
- New, significant information not available at the time of application.
- Perceived unfair treatment or bias in the decision-making process.
4. Initial Consultation
The applicant contacts the bursary office for an initial consultation to discuss the decision and understand the appeal process. This step is to clarify any misunderstandings and ensure all information was accurately presented.
5. Submission of Appeal
The applicant prepares and submits a formal written appeal. The appeal should include:
- A clear statement of the grounds for appeal.
- Relevant supporting documents (e.g., new evidence, procedural error details).
- A personal statement explaining why the bursary decision should be reconsidered.
The appeal is submitted to the bursary application team within a specified timeframe (typically within 14-30 days of the decision notification).
6. Acknowledgment of Appeal
The bursary team acknowledges receipt of the appeal and provides an estimated timeline for the review process.
7. Review Process
The appeals committee conducts a thorough review of the appeal, which may include:
- Verification of the original application and decision process.
- Review of new evidence or information provided.
- Interviews with the applicant or relevant staff if necessary.
8. Decision
The appeals committee makes a decision based on the review. Possible outcomes include:
- Upholding the original decision.
- Modifying the decision (e.g., awarding a full or partial bursary).
- Reversing the decision and granting the bursary.
The decision is documented, and a formal notification is sent to the applicant detailing the outcome and reasons.
9. Final Review
If the applicant is dissatisfied with the appeals decision, they may request a final review by a higher authority (The CCO Manager and members of the MIS Team). This step may have additional criteria and a stricter timeframe for submission.
10. Resolution and Feedback
The final decision is communicated to the applicant. If the appeal is successful, the bursary is awarded or adjusted accordingly.
The applicant is invited to provide feedback on the appeals process to help improve future procedures.
11. Documentation and Records
All documentation related to the appeal, including decisions and communications, is securely stored in the applicant’s file for future reference and compliance purposes.
