The Scholarship programme is proving to be another excellent programme within the continuing progressive structure of youth development within Keighley Cougars.

Having established the programme, it now allows the more talented young people to progress from the competitions of School rugby and provides the professional coaching link to the academy structures and through to first team rugby.

We have just launched the next year of Scholarship intake and currently have:

·12 Scholars in Year 8
·12 Scholars in Year 9
·11 Scholars in Year 10
·9 Scholars in Year 11

The Scholarship provides commitment and input from the first team coaching staff and fitness conditioner along with a dedicated Scholarship Manager and appointed Coach.

Youngsters accepted onto the programme are given advice and guidance on career development, healthy eating, alcohol and substance abuse, fitness programmes and personal development.

Individual programmes are developed for each Scholar to ensure they develop at the right pace and format to meet their growth and normal bodily development.