2011 Samoan Sports Association Youth Scholarships

Press Release

12 September 2011

Nominations now open for 2011 Samoan Sports Association Youth Scholarships

Nominations now open for 2011 Samoan Sports Association Youth Scholarships - Nominations close Monday 17 October 2011.

Outstanding young sportsmen and women of Samoan descent under the age of 21 living in New Zealand can now apply for the 2011 Samoan Sports Association Youth Scholarships.

Since 2003, the Association has awarded over 135 junior sportsmen and women scholarships totaling more than $100,000, with a number of recipients going on to represent New Zealand on the international arena in rugby, swimming, softball, martial arts, touch and gymnastics.

Samoan Sports Association President Papali'itele Peter Fatialofa says "Since the Samoan Sports Association began more than a decade and a half ago, we have seen young Samoans excelling in a diverse range of sporting codes. Recognition of our young ones gives the entire community encouragement, inspiring all to achieve their goals. With the world's eyes now on us for the Rugby World Cup, what better timing for the entire community to be inspired by Samoan's outstanding contributions to New Zealand sport"

Application forms can be downloaded from the website - www.samoansports.co.nz. Entrants must provide evidence to support their application including certificates, photos and letters of endorsement. Applications close Monday 17 October 2011.

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