Sport and Recreation Victoria has opened applications for round two of its Change Our Game Scholarship Program which aims to level the playing field and increase the number of women and girls participating in sport.
Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence said the Scholarship Program supported women to pursue leadership opportunities across all levels of the sector.
“Scholarships range in value from $2,000 to $10,000 and nominations are open to all recognised State sport and recreation bodies, local Government Authorities and regional sports assemblies,” Ms Spence said.
“This round will also include a category specific to women whose roles have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic,” she said.
“This stream will provide career coaching or career counselling for anyone looking to identify transferrable skills, reskill or re-evaluate a career pathway in the sport and recreation sector.”
Ms Spence said the Scholarship Program was tiered to ensure leadership opportunities were extended to women, regardless of their experience, and encompassed community sport volunteers through to senior executives at State sporting associations.
The Minister said that since the Scholarship Program was introduced in 2018, more than $1 million had been allocated to assist almost 200 Victorian women to access a range of professional development opportunities and training courses.
Further information on the Scholarship Program can be accessed at this PS News link.
