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2025 Friends Of School Sport NT (FOSS) Scholarship guidelines

Up to $1000 will be available in the form of a scholarship to support eligible students to participate in NT Sport Education Championships.

Eligibility

Any student selected in a Regional Team to compete at an identified Northern Territory Sport Education Championship is eligible to apply for a scholarship.

To be considered applicants must:

  1. apply using the Friends of School Sport Application Form,
  2. demonstratefinancial hardship,
  3. meet the application deadlines. No late applications will be considered.

Application Process

Students and their families will be informed of the availability of scholarships and the application process upon selection in a Regional Sport Education Team. Applications received after the specified due date will not be considered.

Criteria

  • Selection in a Regional Team to compete at an NT Sport Education Championship or Development Camp
  • Contribution of a minimum of $100 to the event levy
  • Demonstrated Financial hardship (may include being a health care or other card holder)
  • Principal letter of recommendation
  • Student commitment statement

Closing dates for FOSS Scholarship applications:

NT Championship dates

Sport

Age

Application closing date

1 April

3 April

Netball

15 Years and Under GirlsMonday 24 February

29 April

1 May

Australian Football

12 Years and Under Girls and BoysMonday 17 March

13 May

15 May

Football (Soccer)

12 Years and UnderMonday 31 March

27 May

29 May

Netball

12 Years and UnderMonday 14 April

3 June

5 June

Cricket

12 Years and Under Boys, and Girls Development CampTuesday 22 April
17 June19 JuneTennis12 Years and Under Girls and BoysMonday 5 May
22 July24 JulyTouch Football12 Years and Under Girls and BoysTuesday 10 June
21 August23 AugustTrack and Field10 To 12 Years Girls and Boys
13 To 19 Years Girls and Boys
Monday 14 July
14 October16 OctoberBasketball12 Years and Under Girls and BoysMonday 1 September

To apply complete the Friends of School Sport Application Form PDF (145.4 KB),

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