At ESA our mission is to “inspire, unite and grow a welcoming and diverse sponsorship industry” and with this in mind, we have created the ESA Diploma Scholarship, to help grow the diversity of the sponsorship industry by offering one applicant a place on the course each year. We believe that together we can create an industry-wide movement that promotes an inclusive approach to dialogue and thought leadership, welcoming diverse perspectives and allowing each of us to be ourselves, while shaping the future of international sponsorship.
The ESA Diploma is the only official post-graduate qualification in sponsorship. Until 2022, all participants were fee paying. We now offer a full scholarship to one applicant, annually.
Ashley Arthingal
2023 ESA Diploma scholar
Hear more from Ashley in our blog
Nobandile Mutseyekwa
Inaugural ESA Diploma scholar
Nobandile has already stepped up a rung on her career ladder by joining MSL UK as Junior Account Executive while studying for the 2022 ESA Diploma.
“I’ve really enjoyed the course so far. As a newcomer to the industry, the biggest thing I’ve gained – apart from knowledge – is the confidence boost it gives you.
“Having access to expert seminars and resources is really insightful and helpful, and it feels as if the Diploma is like a door into the sponsorship industry. The support of the ESA team has been great too.
“As a recent graduate looking for job opportunities, I wouldn’t have been able to do the course without the Scholarship, so it has removed a lot of that stress. I’m proud to be the first recipient and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone starting out in the industry.”
Nobandile Mutseyekwa, 2022 ESA Diploma scholar
The deadline for 2023 applications has now closed and 2024 applications will open later this year