District Bursary Scheme for Sports and the Arts

Published on 7 December 2006

Help is at hand for talented young sportsmen and women and artists who come from the Epping Forest area.

Epping Forest District Council’s Leisure Bursary scheme provides a cash award of up to £1,500 in arts and sport categories. It must be used for specialist equipment or clothing, competition expenses, additional tuition or coaching, travel and accommodation or for arts research or developmental projects. Applicants should be aged between 13 and 25 years and living (or return to live during University or College holidays) in the Epping Forest District.

Sports applicants must be competing at National level, or at Regional Level with clear potential to attain National standards or be part of a National team. Artists can be from any artistic background and must be able to demonstrate a very high level of ability and / or achievement in their chosen art form.

Click here to download the Leisure Bursary Scheme for Sports and the Arts

The closing date for this year’s applications 26 January 2007. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 7 February 2007 by a panel of judges and awards will be presented by Epping Forest District Council Chairman, Councillor Ann Haigh at the Civic Reception in March. More information and an application form can be obtained from James Carstairs - Sports Development Officer on 01992 564567 or Chris Burr - Administration Assistant on 01992 564551.

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