A NORTHERN Ireland student is set to continue his academic and football career in the USA with the support of a scholarship.
Eighteen-year-old Carter Magee, a former head boy at Belfast Boys’ Model, was offered the four-year soccer scholarship to study engineering at Otero College, Colorado after impressing the visiting American soccer scouts with his ability and leadership skills.
He was also offered a place at universities in Indiana and West Virginia.
Commenting on his scholarship award, Carter said: “I was delighted to be selected by three universities to receive a scholarship — it’s such an honour.
Otero College has a brilliant soccer team and sports programme, so I’m really looking forward to getting stuck in with my new team ‘the Rattlers’ and of course studying for my degree in Engineering.
“I hope to hit the ground running and contribute straight away to help the team reach the national tournament in 2015.”