Rising Leaders is an England Football leadership and personal development programme for ethnically diverse young women aged 16–19. For the 2026/27 programme, we are inviting young women who are passionate about coaching in football and developing as leaders to apply.

The programme is designed to help young women grow in confidence, develop leadership and communication skills, and connect with other inspiring young women from across the country. The programme includes:

Two Inspiring residentials at St George’s Park: 5–8 November 2026 and 14–17 May 2027, with accommodation and meals provided free of charge

Leadership, communication and confidence-building workshops

Additional coach development support, whether participants are new to coaching or already have experience

Regular online workshops, development activities and ongoing support between residentials to keep connected and progressing throughout the year

The chance to connect with inspiring young women from across the country

This is a brilliant opportunity for ethnically diverse young women to build their confidence, develop as leaders and make an impact both on and off the pitch.

For more on the programme and how to apply: https://eng.football/RisingLeaders

Application deadline: 21 September 2026, 10am