A new scholarship program is now OPEN. Scholarships are available for SLST members to access professional development that will help create a stronger and more capable SLST community.
This exciting program has been developed in partnership with TasPorts and provides an annual round of $5,000 for the next three years.
TasPorts Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Casey said working alongside Surf Life Saving Tasmania to introduce the new program would boost water safety outcomes for Tasmanians.
“TasPorts is proud to support initiatives that improve marine safety in Tasmania and ensure the safety of waterways where we operate. We acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of services that provide essential emergency support and are working to facilitate training, education, and awareness outcomes,”.
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The scholarship program is open to all members of affiliated clubs/units who have been actively involved within our surf life saving community for at least two years.
The scholarship program total funding is $5,000 per round. Support is capped at $2,000 per application.
TasPorts is a proud supporter of initiatives that improve marine safety in Tasmania and ensure the safety of the waters where we operate. Over the next three years, this scholarship aims to build a stronger and more capable surf life saving community. It will support a range of professional development activities and/or innovations that enhance the skills, knowledge and capabilities of members within their roles across our SLST community.
The scholarship program will provide financial assistance towards costs associated with professional development opportunities like training courses, workshops, conferences or other relevant programs. This might include course fees, travel, accommodation or related expenses.
A selection panel will be appointed to assess the applications based on:
Your application must include:
Applications open Monday, 3 July and close Saturday, 29 July 2023. Successful applicants will be announced at the SLST Awards of Excellence on Saturday, 19 August 2023.
Applications are to be made by submitting an online application form