INSPIRING: Peter Burling is a past BayTrust Athlete Scholarship recipient. PHOTO: FILE A_160217NZHJOTEAMNZ02 Applications are now open for the March round of BayTrust scholarships.
The scholarships recognise both athletes and coaches aiming to support and assist Bay of Plenty sporting talent to achieve on the national and international sporting stage and allow coaches to develop new skills that can be delivered back to the community.
The scholarships are funded by the BayTrust as part of their contribution to Sport Bay of Plenty's CoachForce programme and fully supports Bay Trust's vision of strong, vibrant and healthy Bay of Plenty communities.
Both scholarships are open to sportspeople residing in the region covered by BayTrust and Sport Bay of Plenty, with the intention that the coaching expertise and sporting talent is retained in the Bay.
The athlete scholarship applications are available to any athlete from the Bay of Plenty aged 16 - 23 who has achieved national representation at their sport while the coach scholarships are for coaches currently coaching at a recognised and endorsed level by their respective regional sporting organisation or similar body.
