Athlete Program

Para-Sport

Program overview

The NSWIS Para-Sport Program is a scholarship program that enhances the development of talented para-sport athletes in the South East region of NSW. The program is offered in partnership with NSWIS Para Unit and will focus on removing barriers for Para-athletes.

Scholarships are awarded by NSWIS Para Unit. SESA supports each athlete on scholarship to secure performance support services.

Scholarship benefits

NSWIS Para Unit scholarship athletes will be provided with:

• Up to $1500 financial support for performance support services in their local region.

Athlete eligibility

To be eligible for a NSWIS Para Scholarship, athletes must satisfy the following criteria:

1. Reside or attend school within the South East Region of NSW

2. Be selected by NSWIS Para Unit for scholarship

Application process

• NSWIS Para Unit identifies athletes to support in the SESA region between July 1 and June 30 each year.