A FOOTBALL scholarship is up for grabs for teenagers.

Southend United Community and Educational Trust is offering 16 to 18 year old potential stars of the future the opportunity of Futsal & Education Scholarship.

Based from Roots Hall, the selected candidates will be work towards a BTEC in Sport Performance & Excellence while representing the football club and receiving coaching from a Southend United Coach at the David Lloyd Fitness Centre.

To find out more a roadshow is visiting the following places.

On Tuesday October 9  Shoebury Youth Centre from 10 -11am, - Freight House, Rochford 12 -1pm and Knightswick Centre Canvey from 2 - 3pm.

On Wednesday October 10 Basildon Eastgate Centre 10 – 11am, Swans Green Hall, Thundersley 12 -1pm and The Mill, Rayleigh from 2 – 3pm.