The Foundation will only fund young sportsmen/sportswomen who are pursuing their studies and are in the early stage of their sports career and can demonstrate the determination and talent to pursue a lifetime career in their sports.
Career Stage
Applicants must be in the early stage of their sports career, must be enrolled as a student. Grants are not intended for school related expenses.
Nationality
The Foundation has no geographic, citizenship or residency requirements; its grants are available to eligible applicants from around the world.
Age
Applicants must be at least 15 years of age to be eligible to apply and may not be older than 30 years of age at the time of submitting their application for a first grant.
Candidates who have previously received a grant may apply for a further grant after the age of 30, provided that they continue to meet all other eligibility requirements.
Deadline
The Foundation welcomes applications throughout the year; there is no deadline for filing an application.
Previous Applicants / Grantees
Grantees who have complied with the terms and conditions of a grant previously awarded to them by the Foundation may apply for a second or third grant one year after (i) the award of their previous grant.
Applicants who have previously applied for, but not received a grant, may reapply 3 months after the date on which their previous application was rejected
Applicants must be individuals applying on their own behalf; applications may not be submitted for the benefit or on behalf of any other person. Athlete groups, collectives and organizations are not eligible, nor are individuals permitted to apply on their behalf.
Please refer to the FAQs found on this website for further information on the Foundation's eligibility requirements.