NNSWF Talented Indigenous Scholarships
In 2023-24, four scholarships will be awarded to Indigenous players. Two scholarships will be available for male players aged 13 to 16 years old in 2024 and two scholarships for female players aged 13 to 17 years old in 2024.
Female Indigenous players, coaches and referees are encouraged to apply for the Women in Football Scholarship Program, with applications also open and available on the NNSWF website HERE.
2023-24 applications are now open and close 22 December 2023. APPLY HERE
Find out more here:
Key Details:
- Applications open: 24 November 2023
- Applications close: 22 December 2023
- Successful applicants will be announced in January 2024
- Scholarship will provide funding assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players in the NNSWF player development pathway
- The Scholarship will provide assistance (per player) as follows:
| Item | Per Player |
Talented Support Program (Cycle 1) | Up to $150 |
Talented Support Program (Cycle 2) | Up to $100 |
Talented Support Program (Cycle 3) | Up to $100 |
Talented Support Program (Cycle 4) | Up to $100 |
Who is Eligible to Apply for the Scholarship?
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Players who are registered as a player within the national Play Football registration system and who intend to register in 2024.
- Boys turning 13 - 16 in the 2024 calendar year
- Girls turning 13 - 17 in the 2024 calendar year
Assessment Criteria:
Applications will be assessed on merit and scored against the following criteria:
- Current registered player
- Playing history
- Technical assessment if deemed necessary by NNSWF’s Technical Department
- Letter of Support from Regional Zone or Premier Club Technical Director that confirms a position in a Premier Competition Program has or will be offered to the applicant
- Applicants from Football Far North Coast will be required to provide a Letter of Support from their Club Technical Director or NNSWF Technical Advisor-FFNC
Scholarship Time Frame:
| Stage | Item | Contribution | Timeframe |
| Stage 1 | Talent Support Program (Cycle 1) | Up to $150 (up to $100 for TSP Program Fees and up to $50 for kit fees) | Jan 2024 |
| Stage 2 | Talent Support Program (Cycle 2) | Up to $100 | April 2024 |
| Stage 3 | Talent Support Program (Cycle 3) | Up to $100 | June 2024 |
| Stage 4 | Talent Support Program (Cycle 4) | Up to $100 | October 2024 |
2021 Recipients
(Not all scholarships were awarded in 2021)
Players
The RTC Group NNSWF Indigenous Talented Player Scholarship helped recipients with fees and costs associated with Talent Support Programs and the National Youth Championships. The recipients were:
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Violet Nicholson: Tamworth FC, Northern Inland
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Kruze Davidson: Charlestown Azzurri FC, NNSWF Premier Competitions (Hunter Region)
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Jardie Morris: Macleay Valley Rangers, Football Mid North Coast
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Lara Turner: New Lambton FC, NNSWF Premier Competitions (Hunter Region)
Coaches
The RTC Group NNSWF Indigenous ‘C’ Licence Coaching Scholarship helped recipients complete Football Australia’s ‘C’ Licence advanced coaching accreditation. The recipient was:
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Dylan Hugo: South Cardiff FC, NNSWF Premier Competitions (Hunter Region)
Referees
The RTC Group NNSWF Indigenous Talented Referee Scholarship helped recipients cover fees and costs for the 2022 NNSWF Referee Academy.
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Mahlia Hoskins: Football Mid North Coast
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Cayne Elford: Football Mid North Coast
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Gregory Kennedy: Football Mid North Coast
2022 Recipients
Players
- Larissa Ryan: Newcastle Olympic FC
- James Semmens: Mid Coast FC
Coach
- Edward Moncrieff: South Cardiff FC
Referee
- Tallan Martin