ROTORUA MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

ROTORUA MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB MEMBERS CAN APPLY FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE.

Up to $500 is awarded per person to help them progress in their sport at a national riding level or above. To be considered, you must apply in writing, explaining what you would use the money for, and how it would enable you to progress your riding.

Segment One – Applications open in Autumn. Check social media for announcement

Segment Two – Applications open Spring. Check social media for announcement

How to Apply for funding/assistance through the Club;

If you are an active member of the Rotorua Mountain Bike Club – then you may be eligible to apply for funding.

• Must currently be and have been an active Rotorua Mountain Bike Club member for the past 12 months.

• Must not be supported at a factory sponsorship level.

• Commitment to mountain biking: The recipient must have demonstrated a history of involvement in the sport of mountain biking such as participating in events, volunteering at events, and promoting the sport in their community.

• Commitment to mountain biking at a national level or above. This can include previous attendance at events outside of Rotorua, or future plans to do so.

Submit your application;

Email a proposal through to the Club Secretary: ride@mtbclub.org.nz

Please include in your application proof of your current Rotorua Mountain Bike Club Membership by way of membership number or a screenshot of your HivePass.

Requirements if approved;

• Provide a riding image, and small paragraph about themselves and their intentions with the scholarship funds that can be shared & promoted on the Rotorua Mountain Bike club social channels (Instagram, Facebook, Website, Newsletter).

• Successful applicants will need to report back on how they have used their scholarship within 6 months of the awarded date, this will be detailing events participated in, featuring results and photos. It can be written, video or can arrange to do it in person with a RMTBC Committee member!