Premier League Scholar Inspirations
Find a series of “Premier League Scholar Inspirations” videos which highlight the excellent work taking place in Academies to support the holistic development of Scholars in both their football and educational success, through the lens of young players who have transitioned to the first team.
You’ll see below a montage video of these seven players talking through their individual journeys, as well as their specific journeys underneath:
• Harry Howell – Brighton & Hove Albion
• Tayo Subuloye -Chelsea
• Ollie Pickles – Leeds United
• Kalum Thompson – Nottingham Forest
• Lucas Rawlings – Wolverhampton Wanderers
• Michel Boni – Brentford
• Airidas Golambeckis – West Ham United
Harry Howell
Harry had a great 2025/26 season playing and training in the first team spaces at season at Brighton & Hove Albion while pursuing his two A Level equivalent BTEC Programme and achieving the highest grade possible on his Apprenticeship. A great Scholar inspiration!
Tayo Subuloye
Alongside his Apprenticeship, Tayo studied a hybrid BTEC + A Level Business programme, epitomising excellent on and off the pitch achievements in 2025/26 at Chelsea.
Ollie Pickles
Ollie’s commitment to achieving great outcomes in both his football career and three A Level equivalent education programme at Leeds United are brilliant. A truly inspirational Academy Graduate.
Kalum Thompson
At Nottingham Forest, Kalum is progressing excellently in his BTEC Extended Diploma and Apprenticeship programme alongside positive football progress in 2025/26 and is an exemplar Academy student-athlete.
Lucas Rawlings
At Wolverhampton Wanderers, Lucas achieved an aspirational hybrid BTEC + A Level Psychology programme, achieving consistently high grades in both alongside his Apprenticeship programme proving that hard work and commitment alongside exceptional football progress in 2025/26 are attainable for all our Academy student-athletes.
Michel Boni
Michel’s highly admirable commitment to achieving brilliant outcomes in both his football career and three A Level equivalent BTEC education programme at Brentford are exemplary. A truly inspirational Academy Graduate.
Airidas Golambeckis
At West Ham United, Airidas achieved high grades in both his BTEC Extended Diploma and Apprenticeship programme alongside positive football progress in 2025/26 and is an exemplar Academy student-athlete.
Premier League Virtual A-Level School
The Premier League offers a Virtual School online learning platform for Scholars who choose an A Level pathway as part of their Scholarship Programme. This initiative aims to expand access to A Level education. The Virtual School subject offer aims to align with the most popular subjects of interest expressed during the Scholarship enrolment phase and maximise peer to peer learning in small groups.