London Scottish is delighted to offer aspiring rugby players the opportunity to combine rugby and education through a groundbreaking new initiative.

Rugby Union and Education Scholarship in association with The Chris Ashton Rugby Academy – A unique learning experience.

Teenagers, aged 16-18, can apply to study for a Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport which allows them to gain education through a unique learning experience and prepare them for a career in rugby, the sports industry or further education at a university.

In association with The Chris Ashton Rugby Academy and Virtual Learning (VLUK), London Scottish will be a Centre of Excellence with ambitious teenagers able to study for the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport in Richmond.

Full details on the BTEC In Sport Diploma can be found here.

An open evening has been arranged for Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 7pm for parents and prospective applicants with a starting date of September 2015.

The open evening on Wednesday, July 15, 7pm will be held at London Scottish, Richmond Athletic Ground, The Members' Bar, TW9 2SS.

For more information on this open evening, please email academy@londonscottish.com.

If you want to register for the course at London Scottish please select the London Scottish option via the form here and send a notification to academy@londonscottish.com to confirm your registration with VLUK.

For further details on the BTEC In Sport Diploma email academy@londonscottish.com or contact admissions on 01753 362 248.