Tourism, Culture and Recreation
January 14, 2009

The following is being distributed at the request of Sport Newfoundland and Labrador:

Applications Being Accepted for Scholarship/Bursary Program

Bill Burke, Chair of Sport Newfoundland and Labrador�s Scholarship/Bursary Program, announced today that they are accepting applications for their annual scholarship/bursary program. The purpose of the 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 February 27, 2009.

Application forms can be downloaded at www.sportnl.ca or by calling 576-4932.

Post-secondary athletes requiring information on this program can contact their Provincial Sport Organization, or Sport Newfoundland and Labrador at 709-576-4932.

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Media contact:
Troy Croft
Executive Director
709-576-4932
troy@sportnl.ca

2009 01 14                                                   10:40 a.m.
 


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