FISU member federations are now able to start nominating candidates for the 2021 edition of the FISU Volunteer Leaders Academy (FVLA) which will be held in both an online and onsite format this year.

This FVLA opportunity is open to all university students aged between 18-25 years, who showcase a genuine interest and involvement in university sports events and in sport, cultural and social life.

Selected participants from around the world will first take part in an introductory session, which will be held online in June this year, where they will be introduced to the events, activities and leadership of the International University Sports Federation.

Thereafter, an onsite gathering is scheduled to take place over seven days in September in Kazan, Russian Federation.

The aim of the FISU Volunteer Leaders Academy is to further globally develop university sports, cooperating with National and Continental University Sports Federations (NUSFs and CUSFs) through the training and development of future FISU Student Ambassadors. Following their training, these Student Ambassadors are well-equipped to assist their respective national and continental associations in the implementation of local, national and international projects and activities, with particular focus on the annual International Day of University Sport on 20 September.

The strong educational component of the FVLA programme includes an introduction to FISU’s history, structure, sports and educational events. The participants join workshops on various aspects of university sports, including volunteer management at events, media and communications, and also get to try their hand at a variety of sports. The once in a lifetime experience brings together individuals from all over the world, to take part in a world-class leadership programme.



FISU’s member federations can now start nominating their candidates and submit general and individual forms in the FISU Online Accreditation System (OAS) on the FISU website. Member federations may send a separate application for a second participant who meets all participant requirements. In this case, the NUSF or CUSF will be responsible for travel and participation costs.

For more information, please visit https://www.fisu.net/education/educational-events/fisu-volunteer-leaders-academy.