Accepting applications for scholarship/bursary program

Sport Newfoundland and Labrador announced today that they are accepting applications for their annual scholarship/bursary program. The purpose of the Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance to qualifying amateur athletes, coaches and officials to help offset the costs of training and competition. Students currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution and participating in athletic, coaching, or officiating endeavors are eligible to apply for a scholarship/bursary. Completed forms, together with all supporting documentation, must be received on or before the last day of February 2006. Application forms can be downloaded at www.sportnf.com or call 576-4932.

Sport Newfoundland and Labrador is the volunteer organization committed to the promotion and advancement of amateur sport throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

For more information or to receive an application form for the Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship/bursary program please visit www.sportnf.com or call Troy Croft at (709) 576-4932, fax 576-7493 or troy@sportnf.com

2005 12 21                4:10 p.m.