Women In Sport Leadership Grants

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27:  Melissa Barbieri of the Victory makes a save from a corner kick during the round 10 W-League match between Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory at Parramatta Stadium on December 27, 2008 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)


If you?re a paid or volunteer coach, official or administrator, this scholarship program gives you the training and support to make a big difference in your sport.Scholarships are offered in the following five categories:
Sports Leadership Scholarship (SLS) ? recipients to undertake a comprehensive 4 day professional development program in sports leadership and administration;
Coach and Official Development Scholarship (COD) ? provides opportunities for women wishing to progress in coaching and officiating to apply for financial support;
International Travel Scholarship (ITS) ? up to $3,000 to attend an overseas conference, event or training program;
Sport Management Development Scholarship (SMDS) ? provides opportunities for women wishing to progress in all levels of sports administration to apply for financial support to attend agreed professional development opportunities; and State Sporting Organisation Initiatives (SSOI) ? provides an opportunity for category 5/6 State Sporting Organisations (SSO?s) to apply for up to $5,000 in funding for specific initiatives that assist women progress in that particular sport.
Applications close 15 April, 2009
Click here for the application form 
What past winners say
“An absolute must for all women in sport.?
? I now have wonderful resources to go and achieve what I want and my club will benefit.?
? I learnt that I can succeed in a male dominated organisation and get more girls involved.?
? Fun, friendly learning environment ? and I made friends who share my passion for sport.?