ROTORUA MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

ROTORUA MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB MEMBERS CAN APPLY FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE.

Up to $1000 is awarded per person to help them progress in their sport at a National riding level or above. To be considered, you must apply via writing, explaining what you would use the money for, and how it would enable you to progress.

$6000 a year is made available for this assistance, available in two segments.

Segment One – Applications open 1^st April - 1^st of May, and awarded 1^st June.

Segment Two – Applications open 1^st October - 1^st of November, and awarded 1^st December.

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.

• The fund can be applied for annually.

Submit your application;

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

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, EDM).

• 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!