Tourism, Culture and Recreation
March 16, 2011

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

Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship/Bursary
Application Deadline Extended

Sport Newfoundland and Labrador has announced that they have extended the deadline for 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 endeavours are eligible to apply for a scholarship/bursary.

Completed forms, together with all supporting documentation, must be received on or before March 18, 2011.

Application forms and relevant information are available at www.sportnl.ca. 

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

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

2011 03 16                                                           4:55 p.m.