2020 NSW Union of Rowers Youth Development Awards

The NSW Union of Rowers awards scholarships to young rowers who display potential and are in need of financial assistance to achieve their goals in rowing. This year at least five awards of $1000 will be made.

Any young rower or coxswain aged from 14 to 19 years at 31st December this year is eligible to apply, provided they are currently registered as a Competing Member of Rowing NSW. For Para athletes only, the upper age is set at 22 years.

The application form is available at https://www.nswrowers.com/scholarships.html together with a full explanation of the procedure to follow and the eligibility criteria and conditions of the award.

The NSW Union of Rowers has awarded 154 scholarships since 1992 to assist young rowers in developing their careers in the sport, with a number of recipients going on to represent NSW and Australia.

Applications are now open for the 2020 Youth Development Awards, and close at 5:00pm on Friday 1st May 2020.