Applications are closing soon for Variety scholarships, helping children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs reach their potential in the fields of art, music, sport or education.
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The children’s charity Variety provides the scholarships program to help kids under 19 explore their passion or talent. Up to $5000 per child is available annually through the program to cover training costs, equipment, skills-based courses and more.
Parents, education or medical professionals who know a child who needs support can apply online at varietyscholarships.com.au.
Applications are open until 31 October 2016 and will be announced in early 2017 at a Scholarship Presentation Evening to recognise the special talents and skills of the recipients.
Variety NSW CEO Tam Johnston said the Variety Scholarships Program helps kids build on their existing talent and enthusiasm for their passion.
“A Variety scholarship can help remove some of the barriers which can prevent talented kids from pursuing their dreams and fully exploring their potential,” Ms Johnston said..
“No request is too small or too specialised when it comes to applying for a Variety scholarship. In the past we’ve helped kids with art, trampoline and dance classes as well as helping others attend sports tournaments and buy equipment.
“Ultimately Variety wants to help open doors to opportunities for education, social inclusion, wellbeing and a bright future that may otherwise be out of reach for children,” Ms Johnston said.
Tinonee equestrian Jasmine Chamberlain has been a recipient of the Variety scholarships program. She received $3000 which allowed her to have 50 extra one-on-one training sessions with Richard Paff from Taree Equestrian Centre.
Jasmine has several goals in the equine field, and the extra lessons are a step on the way to achieving those goals.
Ultimately she aims to be an equine special Olympian and compete at an international level, as well as becoming a Paralympian.
Jazz would eventually love to own her own business where she can coach "people like her" plus breed and train her own horses.