Applications open for Coach Bursary Scheme 2026
Monday 12th January 2026
Applications are now open for the Coach Bursary Scheme 2026. Whether you are putting something back into the game you love, progressing your career, helping out at your local club, or simply providing more support to your child, anyone can get involved in cricket coaching.
If you or someone you know is thinking of joining the coaching family click here to find out which programme is right for you.
Bursaries funded by the support of the England and Wales Cricket Trust are intended to increase the diversity of learners taking their first step into coaching, gaining a qualification or taking the next step on their coach development journey.
Groups that have been identified to increase the diversity of learners accessing coach development programmes are:
- Potential coaches/coaches that are female
- Potential coaches/coaches from ethnically diverse communities
- Potential coaches/coaches with a disability
- Potential coaches/coaches experiencing financial hardship.
A bursary can be awarded to learners that register on ECB Support Coach, ECB Foundation Coach or ECB Core Coach programmes between 1st February 2026 and 31st January 2027.
Those wanting to access coach development that are experiencing financial hardship can apply for a bursary of up to 100% of the national price of the programme.
Those wanting to access coach development that are female, from an ethnically diverse community, or have a disability who are not experiencing hardship can apply for a bursary of up to 50% of the national price of the programme.
How to Apply
To apply to receive an ECB Coach Bursary in 2026 please complete the application form via the link below.
For any questions about the Coach Bursary Scheme please contact Mark.Sheppard@kentcricket.co.uk