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Sports ScholarshipAthlete SupportThe Sports Scholarship Scheme gives financially disadvantaged, talented young sports people residing in West London the opportunity to pursue their sporting goals. A scholarship can be anything from £100-£1000. A full scholarship is awarded to an individual who is competing at National or International level and is in education or training. A developmental scholarship is awarded to a talented individual who has shown potential to be, or is regional or county level in their sport. Once a scholarship has been awarded the scholarship officer guides the scholar in their budget and personal development plan. A scholarship lasts one year and intakes are twice yearly in April and October. The officer will help decide how the scholarship is spent be it coaching, travel costs, competition fees, educational books and equipment. Criteria1. AGEAged between 14 – 18 years old 2. RESIDENCY Resident in one of the following boroughs: Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea, City of London, Westminster 3. ELIGIBLE SPORTS Eligible sports are all summer Olympics sports including netball (excluding male football) 4. LEVEL National level (or potential to reach national standard within scholarship year – this must be supported by written references) 5. EDUCATION Must be in full time education 6. FINANCIAL STATUS Applicants must provide evidence of financial need (Total family income of £25,000 or less) Preference will given to young people who are unable to pursue their sporting career due to financial constraints. This will depend on their sport(s) and their standard.Parental/guardian income will be assessed, if the athlete is still dependent on either, or both, parents/guardians. EVIDENCE MUST BE PROVIDED OF FINANCIAL STATUS e.g. Payslips, copy of income support details, benefits received, job seekers allowance etc 7. EVIDENCE OF SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT All competitive sports are eligible except darts, snooker, board games and male football.Competitive results will be the strongest indication of achievement. COACH TO COMPLETE REFERENCE FORM PROVIDED 8. LETTER OF REFERENCE FROM ACADEMIC TUTOR In order to assess the athletes academic performance and attitude, a letter of reference is required from their Academic Tutor. ACADEMIC TUTOR TO COMPLETE REFERENCE FORM PROVIDED |
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