Cameron Girdlestone one of four rowers to receive first round of AIS Education Scholarship

Thirty-seven athletes from 19 sports and 21 tertiary institutions have been awarded more than $100,000 in AIS Education Scholarships, a program supporting athletes to be successful in sport, education and life.

Four rowers, including Cameron Girdlestone (NSW, SUBC), Alec Paterson (TAS), Alexander Rossi (WA) and Joseph Wilson (TAS) are among the athletes to receive the first round of AIS Education Scholarships. 

A key feature of this year’s expanded program is supporting athletes with education earlier in their high performance sporting careers. More than three-quarters of athletes awarded scholarships in this round are categorised as ‘Developing’ or ‘Emerging’, the first two steps on an Australian athlete’s journey to becoming an international medallist.

The AIS Education Scholarship program is doubling from last year’s inaugural program and offering a total $200,000 in scholarships for 2021-22, thanks to support from the John and Myriam Wylie Foundation. A second round will open in March 2022.

Rowing NSW would like to congratulate these athletes on their achievements. 

To view the full list of recipients head to the AIS website. 

To read the AIS Media Release please click here.