SINGAPORE OLYMPIC FOUNDATION PETER LIM SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP Year 2011
CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Timeline for scholarship applications 3. Eligibility Criteria and Quantum of Award 4. Frequently Ask Questions 5. Application Procedures Page 1
1. Introduction SINGAPORE OLYMPIC FOUNDATION PETER LIM SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP The Singapore Olympic Foundation (SOF) Peter Lim Sports Scholarship was set up on 29 June 2010. The Singapore Olympic Foundation (SOF) Peter Lim Sports Scholarship aims to help promising young athletes achieve their goals in sports performance and serve to support outstanding young athletes from financially challenged backgrounds, to facilitate their pursuit of sporting excellence. 2. Timeline for Scholarship Applications 19 May 2011 Application opens 1 July 2011 Application closes August 2011 Award Ceremony 3. Eligibility Criteria and Quantum of Award The scholarship is awarded to deserving students primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions. This scholarship is also awarded to deserving athletes on a high performance pathway and who are training with the respective National Youth or National teams with inadequate funding support. Special consideration would be given to athletes who require specific funding support which is not funded by existing schemes of the National Sports Associations or the Singapore Sports Council. The eligibility criteria for the scholarship are as follow: Singapore Citizens (eligible to represent Singapore); Shown potential for high performance training in their selected sport; Below 25 years old; Promising achievement is sports; Good track record in school CCA/Junior or Youth Sports Academies; Good character record; Participated in age group, Youth or National championship of their selected sport; Special consideration would be given to athletes who are in financial needs. The following number of scholarships are available for each category of athletes: 150 primary school athletes 100 secondary/tertiary athletes 5 to 10 high performance athletes (Currently training with the National Squad under the respective NSA). The eventual numbers awarded will be at the discretion of the Singapore Olympic Foundation. The tenure of the scholarship is one year, applicable for renewal annually (through a new submission for consideration). Page 2
Benefits of the Scholarship The support for each category of scholarship is as follows: Primary School level athletes up to $2,000 per year; Secondary and tertiary level athletes up to $3,000 per year; High performance athletes with specific needs up to $20,000 per year. 4. Application Procedures Applicants may submit their application through their respective schools or National Sports Associations. However, only one application should be submitted. Applicants who submitted multiple applications will be disqualified. The application form together with the following documents must be submitted to your school or National Sports Association for endorsement. No late applications will be accepted. Certified true copies of certificates/awards; School results slips for last 2 years. The schools and National Sports Associations shall forward all completed applications to the following address by 1 July 2011: For applications by students from Primary School / Secondary School / Junior College or Centralised Institute: Singapore Olympic Foundation Peter Lim Sports Scholarship c/o Co Curricular Activities Branch 21 Evans Road Singapore 259366 For all other applications: Singapore Olympic Foundation Peter Lim Sports Scholarship c/o Singapore National Olympic Council 230 Stadium Boulevard Singapore 397799 Page 3
Frequently Asked Questions Q1. Where do I submit my application? The application can be submitted through your school or National Sports Association. Q2. Can I submit my application directly to the Singapore Olympic Foundation? Yes, you may submit your application directly to the Singapore Olympic Foundation but it must be endorsed by your National Sports Association or School. Q3. What can I use the scholarship money for? The money can be to defray your cost of transport, coaching fees, competition registration fees, basically to cover the cost of your expenses to improve your sporting performance. All recipient of the scholarship may be required to submit a report on how/what they have spent the scholarship award on. Q4. What if I miss the scholarship application deadline? All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit by the closing date. Q5. Do I need to submit progress report for my training and competition? Recipients of this scholarship must continue training in their sport and submit a half yearly report on his/her progress. This report can be from the individual, school or National Sport Association. Q6. Can I use the scholarship grants for my overseas training and competition? These should be funded by your schools or the National Sports Associations. However, if you are not funded for various reasons, you may use this scholarship grant for your overseas training and competition. Q7. How will I receive the grant? The scholarship will be paid through via cheques issue directly in the name of the scholarship awardee. Page 4
SINGAPORE OLYMPIC FOUNDATION PETER LIM SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP Affix Passport Size Photograph here SECTION 1 PERSONAL PARTICULARS Full Name (as in NRIC/Birth Certificate) NRIC or Birth Certificate Number Home Address: Postal Address (if different from Home Address): Contact Number Email Country of Birth Citizenship Race Gender Date of Birth Height Weight Name Relationship Age Birth of Date NRIC or Birth Certificate Number Occupation Gross Monthly Income ($) Father Mother SECTION 3 SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS Name of Sport Achievements Current Training frequency & duration Page 5
SECTION 4 CO CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Level of Representation Name of CCA(s) School Country Year Achievements SECTION 5 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Name of School (Including the present school in chronological order) Period of Study (From To) SECTION 6 OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS Any other achievements (sporting or otherwise) not mentioned in Section 3 Page 6
SECTION 7 INJURY AND ILLNESS Did you suffer any major injuries or illnesses that prevented you from training/competing previously? If so, please provide the following details. Nature of illness/injury Treatment received Period of time off full training/competition Current status of injury/illness SECTION 8 OTHER BACKGROUND Information on other scholarships/bursaries that have been awarded/terminated Details on existing financial assistance (e.g. MOE, FAS, CDAC) ; if applicable SECTION 9 PERSONAL STATEMENT Indicate how you are planning to use the scholarship Page 7
SECTION 10 DECLARATION I wish to be considered for Singapore Olympic Foundation Peter Lim Sports Scholarship and declare that all information submitted on this application form is correct and complete. I understand the Singapore Olympic Foundation Peter Lim Sports Scholarship reserves the right to vary or reserve any decision made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information. Signature of Applicant: Date: Applicants Under 18 years of Age For applicants under 18 years if age, the parent, guardian or custodian who is the first legal point of contact must sign below. Name Address Relationship to Applicant Signature Date: ENDORSEMENT Applicants must get endorsement from the School Principal or the President or Secretary General of the National Sports Associations. Name (Principal, President or Secretary General of the National Sports Association) Designation Name of School or National Sports Association Address: Signature: Date: Page 8