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In a joint initiative to foster the professional development of future women leaders in the sports sector, Johan Cruyff Institute<\/a> and World Football Summit (WFS)<\/a> have announced the launch of an exclusive scholarship program for women. The program offers a total of four educational scholarships for some of the most renowned master’s degrees in the field, including:<\/p>\n Despite progress, the reality is that only 38.4% of executive positions in Spain are held by women, according to the Women in Business 2025 report by Grant Thornton. This marks a step backward compared to previous years, highlighting the need for targeted training and support programs that promote women’s access to leadership roles\u2014also within the sports industry.<\/p>\n Applications for the scholarship program opened on Wednesday, June 11. The deadline for submission is July 11.<\/strong> Interested candidates can find full details and apply through the World Football Summit website<\/a>. The scholarship program has been held over several editions and has produced success stories.<\/p>\n Cecilia Lagos<\/a>, a journalist at ESPN Deportes, studied the Master in Football Business Online<\/a> in 2024 thanks to a WFS scholarship. Cecilia highlights her academic experience: \u201cI\u2019m very happy that I dared to apply and win the scholarship to study at the Johan Cruyff Institute. I love the huge challenge that studying again after so long represents, and seeing that my effort pays off by passing all the courses. It\u2019s a fantastic feeling of achievement and an opportunity I\u2019m truly grateful for.\u201d<\/p>\n Eugenia K\u00e1rolyi<\/a> studied the Master in Football Business in partnership with FC Barcelona<\/a> in 2023, also thanks to one of the WFS scholarships.\u201cI am committed to using the skills and knowledge acquired during this master\u2019s program to promote equality, sustainable development, and the building of a more inclusive and ethical industry,\u201d she affirms. Currently, Eugenia is a Broadcast Journalist and Content Creator at LaLiga TV International.<\/p>\n In addition to the scholarships, the four selected candidates will receive a free pass to World Football Summit Madrid (October 15\u201316, 2025), where the official scholarship ceremony will take place.<\/p>\n Albert Romans<\/a>, General Manager of Johan Cruyff Institute<\/a>, emphasized the program\u2019s role in promoting female leadership in the sports industry: “This initiative is a step towards professionalizing sports through education. 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Closing the gender gap in sports leadership<\/h2>\n