SUNSHINE COAST SPORTS BURSARY - PLAY IT FORWARD

Purpose

The purpose of the "Play It Forward" Sunshine Coast Sports Bursary Program - in partnership with Inclusive Kids - is to provide financial support for young athletes experiencing financial hardship in the Sunshine Coast Region to enable participation. The bursaries are specifically intended for young people who are unlikely to be able to participate without this financial support.

Eligibility

This bursary is specifically intended to support individuals whose financial situation is preventing or limiting their ability to participate in community sport.

To be eligible to receive a $500 "Play It Forward" Bursary you must:

Be experiencing financial hardship which is a barrier to your participation.
Be under 25 years old
Be part of a registered community sports club or association on the Sunshine Coast

Application Submission Deadlines

Specific to Round Three of Applications:

Applications Open: Sunday 31 August 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 14 September 2025, 23:00 hours
Bursary Recipients announced: Week of 22 September 2025 (expected).

Terms and Conditions

Sunshine Coast Sports reserves the right to change these terms and conditions.

Sunshine Coast Sports may accept or reject an application to the "Play It Forward" bursary program at any time.
Sunshine Coast Sports reserves the rights to contact your registered community sports club and/or parent or guardian to validate eligibility.
Sunshine Coast Sports will make a single bank transfer payment to the successful applicant.

The applicant declares and warrants, at the date of agreeing to these terms and conditions, that they:

- Fulfil the Eligibility Criteria for receipt of the Sunshine Coast Sports Bursary.
- If the applicant is under 18 years of age, this application must be submitted by a parent or guardian and terms and conditions must be accepted.

Bursary Program - Application Questions

We’re here to help! As questions come in about the "Play It Forward" bursary, we’ll post answers here so everyone can benefit from the information. If you’re unsure about anything, just reach out—your question might help someone else too.

1. What does financial hardship mean?

Financial hardship can be described through examples of circumstances that limit someone's ability to afford participation in sport. Here are a few examples of what might constitute financial difficulty in this context:

- Inability to afford club registration or membership fees possibly as a result of living in a low-income household.

-Recent changes in family circumstances (e.g. job loss, illness, separation) that affect disposable income.

- Balancing school, work, or caregiving responsibilities that impact earning potential.

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First Name

Last Name

If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or guardian must provide their email address and in doing so, they are agreeing to the terms and conditions of this program.

Contact Number

Street Address Including Name / Number

Suburb

Post Code

Gender

Applicants age

Date of Birth

What is the registered name of your associated sports club?

Sport

Please state your chosen sport e.g AFL, netball, archery

Please explain your financial need and WHY you are applying for this bursary. You may include any relevant information about your personal circumstances, financial situation, or challenges that impact your ability to afford to participate

What financial hardship(s) are you going through and how will this money help you. All responses will be treated confidentially and used only for the purpose of assessing your application.

Please describe HOW you intend to use the bursary funds if your application is successful.

Eg; Travel & accommodation, competition fees or sporting clothes or equipment.

Have you previously applied for a SCS bursary?

Yes / No / Unsure

Do you agree and accept the Terms & Conditions

If the applicant is under 18, terms and conditions are to be approved by a parent or guardian.

Other Information

Please provide any additional information which may support your application