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POTENTIAL
SOURCES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR WAIS ATHLETES 2012
1. Direct
Athlete Funding Support
Direct
Athlete Support (DAS) is available to targeted World Class and International
Athletes in high priority sports, to assist them to focus on training in
preparation for representing Australia. Eligible applicants submitted to ASC by NSOs
each 6 month period (nominated in September/Oct and March/April). Funding
amounts based on medal potential at benchmark competitions.
|
Program
–(Administrator/
Sponsor) |
Purpose |
Who’s
Eligible |
How |
When |
Amount |
|
DAS
(ASC/NSO) |
Assists athletes to focus on training in preparation for representing Australia in
their sport. |
Targeted World Class athletes with 1-4 ranking (Tier 1) & ranking
5-10 (Tier 2) |
Eligible applicants submitted by NSO to ASC |
Typically Sept/Oct & Mar/Apr but varies during pre-Olympic period |
Variable according to sport and tier of athlete. |
2. Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Medal Incentive
Funding
Athletes
that achieve a top 4 finish at a benchmark event the previous year will be
considered for AOC direct funding the following year. Funding ranges from $10000
to $20000 per allocation.
|
Program
–(Administrator/
Sponsor) |
Purpose |
Who’s
Eligible |
How |
When |
Amount |
|
AOC |
To help athletes gain selection to represent Australia at the 2012
Olympic Games in London and win medals.
|
Athletes that achieved a top 4 finish in benchmark event in previous
year. Must maintain appropriate training regimes with intention of selection
in National Team in the current year. |
AOC determines on previous results and potential to win medals. |
? January |
Between $10000 - $20000
Non taxable and doesn’t matter how much athlete earns |
3. Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) Direct
Athlete Support Program
Financial
support provided to athletes in the year leading up to Paralympic games
|
Program
–(Administrator/
Sponsor) |
Purpose |
Who’s
Eligible |
DAS |
When |
Amount |
|
APC |
To help athletes gain selection to represent Australia at the 2012 Paralympic
Games in London and win medals.
|
Athletes in contention for Paralympic games selection. |
Athletes also receive DAS payments |
? |
Approx $4000 per athlete |
4. AIS Direct Athlete Support Program
|
Program
–(Administrator/
Sponsor) |
Purpose |
Who’s
Eligible |
How |
When |
Amount |
|
AIS |
AIS Head Coach has a budget for direct athlete support and determines
amounts based on individual need.
|
AIS scholarship athletes |
Determined by AIS Coach and program budget |
Scholarship period |
Determined by need and budget |
5. NSO Direct Athlete Support
|
Program
–(Administrator/
Sponsor) |
Purpose |
Who’s
Eligible |
How |
When |
Amount |
|
NSO |
NSO pay funds directly to athletes.
|
NSO targeted athletes determined by priority athletes, need and budget |
Determined by NSO. Athletes encouraged to ask their NSO |
? |
Determined by need and budget |
6. WAIS
Personal Athlete Financial Support
Personal
Athlete Financial Supports (PAFS) available to WAIS World Class and
International athletes to assist them at a time during their competition year
when training and/or competing presents financial hardship.
|
Program
–(Administrator/
Sponsor) |
Purpose |
Who’s
Eligible |
How |
When |
Amount |
|
PAFS
(WAIS) |
Assists athletes to cover essential living costs at a time when
financial hardship may be placing their training and/or performance in international
events in jeopardy. |
WAIS World Class and International athletes on an SP or IASP
scholarship |
PAFS application form |
Any time throughout year based on need |
Variable based on assessed need |
7. Sports
Scholarships
There are a
number of Community Sports Scholarships WAIS athletes can apply for:
|
Scholarship |
Purpose |
Who’s
Eligible |
How |
When |
Amount |
|
Wally Foreman Foundation |
Assists athletes to cover a financial impediment to the athlete
engaging in the agreed training or competition program. |
WA registered athletes competing in an ASC endorsed sport;
Coaches in ASC endorsed sport. |
Wally Foreman Foundation application
http://www.wais.org.au/other/id.php?section=Other&ID=14
|
Oct |
Up to $5000 |
|
Darcy Slater Foundations Sport Scholarships |
Assists athletes to offset costs associated with training in or
competing at a significant sporting career competitions |
WA registered athletes aged 18-25 years competing in an ASC endorsed
sport |
Darcy Slater Foundation Sports Scholarships application
http://www.wais.org.au/other/dsf_scholarship.php
|
Jun/Jul & Dec/Jan – will be advertised |
Up to $5000 individual athlete scholarship; $10,000 team scholarship |
|
Carbine Club International Scholarship Fund |
Assists athletes to cover subsidies for national team representation |
WAIS Potential or Emerging International Scholarship holders |
Carbine Club International Scholarship Fund application form (via
coach or ACE) |
Any time throughout the year |
$500 – 1000
(Total available each year is $7500) |
|
Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarships |
To assist athletes achieve the highest in their sport |
Under 21 at 31 Dec in ASC endorsed sport. Those identified as most likely to success
by NSO |
SAHOF Scholarship application form
http://www.sahof.org.au/scholarships/overview/
|
Applications usually July/Aug |
$5000 plus professional mentoring |
8. University
Sports Scholarships
Several
WA universities offer Sports Scholarships to support students to combine their
studies with a sporting career (details below).
In
addition, all four WA universities offer a growing number of other scholarships
to assist students financially. Some scholarships are for academic excellence,
others for community commitment, and others for students with educational or
financial disadvantages. Some are course specific, some are campus specific,
some assist with accommodation costs, some assist with fees or books. They are
many and varied, and you would be well advised to investigate what may be
available. See university websites for full details.
|
Scholarship |
Purpose |
Who
Eligible |
How |
When |
Amount |
|
UWA |
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|
UWA Convocation Scholarship |
To assist student to combine studies with sporting career |
Male and female athletes from any sport studying at UWA
|
UWA scholarship application form
http://www.sport.uwa.edu.au/sport/scholarships
|
Applications close 27 Jan 2012 |
Up to $3000 for one male and one female |
|
WM (Bob) Nunn Scholarship |
To assist student to combine studies with sporting career |
Male and female athletes from any sport who are commencing undergrad
study at UWA in 2011 |
UWA scholarship application form
http://www.sport.uwa.edu.au/sport/scholarships
|
Applications close 27 Jan 2012 |
Up to $3000 |
|
UWA General Sports Scholarships |
To assist student to combine studies with sporting career |
Male and female athletes from any sport studying at UWA
|
UWA scholarship application form
http://www.sport.uwa.edu.au/sport/scholarships
|
Applications close 27 Jan 2012 |
Up to $3000 |
|
UWA Club Specific Sports Scholarships |
To assist student to combine studies with sporting career |
Eligible sports are athletics, cricket, football, hockey, judo, rugby,
sailing, soccer, tennis and triathlon |
UWA scholarship application form
http://www.sport.uwa.edu.au/sport/scholarships
|
Applications close 27 Jan 2012 |
Up to $3000 |
|
Curtin University |
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Elite Athletes Scholarship 2011/12 |
To assist Curtin student-athletes with costs associated with sports
training and development |
All Curtin student-athletes who are members of Curtin Elite Athlete
Program |
Elite Athlete Scholarship application form
http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarship.cfm?id=905
|
Applications open 21 August 2011 and close 13 February 2012 |
$2500 |
9. Professional Players Associations
Check with
FFA, AFL, RUPA
10. Sports
Related Grants
|
Grant |
Purpose |
Who
Eligible |
How |
When |
Amount |
|
Local Sporting Champions Program (ASC) |
Provide financial assistance to junior athletes towards the costs of
travel, accommodation, uniform and equipment when competing at an official
NSO state or national sporting competition |
Athlete aged 12-18 participating in an ASC endorsed sport |
Local Sporting Champions Application
https://online.ausport.gov.au/lsc/apply/individual.aspx
|
Nov 2011 – 28 Feb 2012 |
$500 for individuals;
$3000 for teams |
|
Australian Swimmers Association Education Assistance Grant |
Reimburse student-athletes costs of text books and education reading
materials |
Members of Australian Swimmers Association |
ASA Education Assistance Grant
http://www.australianswimmers.com.au/
|
April for full year July for half year |
$500
$250 |
|
Swimming Australia
Athlete Relocation Grant |
Assist athletes when relocating to a new training environment |
tba |
fill in the nomination form from the Swimming Australia website at www.swimming.org.au
|
Anytime throughout the year |
Up to $6000 per year |
|
Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars |
Support young Australian females to achieve their sporting, academic,
community goals |
Australian females across academic, sport, cultural and community areas |
http://www.aimforthestars.com.au/About/tabid/1332/language/en-AU/Default.aspx
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By 11 Nov 2012 |
variable |
10. Local
Council Grants
A number of
local government councils offer small grants to residents/community members to
assist them to pursue opportunities in education, sport, the arts, culture,
professional development etc. Contact
your local council to determine what grants they may have on offer.
e.g.. Active
Freo Youth Sports Grant $300 http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/Community_services/Sponsorship_and_community_grants/Active_Freo_youth_sports_grants
Subiaco
Youth Achievement Grants $100 - $400
http://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/template.asp?navSelect=12&mainNavID=12&pageRecID=426
Nedlands
Youth Grants $250
http://www.nedlands.wa.gov.au/Council/Grants_Awards/Youth+Grant
City of
Melville Youth Sports Grants
http://www.melvillecity.com.au/community/community-grants
City of
Joondalup Sports Grants
http://www.joondalup.wa.gov.au/Govern/GrantsandFunding/SportingGrants/SportsAchievementGrant.aspx
11. Government
Assistance
Youth Allowance can provide financial assistance to individuals in
need, aged 16-24, who are engaged in full-time study (or at least 75% full time
study load) or full-time apprenticeship, who are deemed independent, who. For full eligibility criteria go to: http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/youth_allow.htm
Austudy can provide financial assistance to individuals in need, who are over
25 and studying full-time (or at least 75% full-time study load) or undertaking
an approved apprenticeship. If you
qualify for Austudy, you may also be eligible for rent assistance or other
benefits. For full eligibility criteria
go to:
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/austudy.htm
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