BC School Sports is pleased to announce a new scholarship opportunity for two student-athletes (one male, one female) who will be enrolled as grade 11 students for the 2019-20 school year. The two recipients of this scholarship along with a school based chaperone (athletic director, administrator or school based coach) will attend the National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS) National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS) in Indianapolis, Indiana from July 22-24, 2019. The NSLS will focus on relevant and contemporary issues affecting today’s students in education-based athletics. Students will sharpen their leadership skills and will realize the privilege and power of their influence in their school and community.

Please see the included information from the NFHS.

Criteria

Each BCSS member school can nominate one male and one female student-athlete who will be enrolled at their school in grade 11 for the 2019-20 school year. These worthy individuals must be involved in school sport as well as be identified as a leader in the school community. The selected students must be accompanied by a school based chaperone. The chaperone will attend the conference as an adult ambassador.

Funding

BCSS will pay 100% of the transportation costs for the two student scholarship recipients, as well as 50% of the chaperone’s transportation cost. NFHS covers all other expenses for both the students and chaperones: hotel room, materials, meals and local ground transportation.

Student Application Instructions

Students wishing to apply must complete the application form on page 2 of this document and attach the following:

• 400-500 word essay outlining why learning to be a better leader in school sportsis important to you.

• Letter of support from a school administrator (or his/her designate) certifying the applicant’sleadership skills and involvement in school sports.

Application Deadline:

Completed and signed application form, together with supporting documents, must reach the BC School Sports office by email (info@bcschoolsports.ca) no later than April 30, 2019.