Young athlete grants

Wellington Scottish invites applications for Young Athlete Grants. The grants are intended to help young athletes train, compete, and build a healthy lifestyle and a long-term plan for improvement. 

Each grant is for $2,500 for the first year, potentially renewable for another $2,500 the following year. The grants are funded by donations to, and administered by, the Scottish Supporters Trust.

Applicants should:

• Be aged between 16 and 26 years

• Be a promising middle- or long-distance runner with a long-term plan to achieve their potential

• Be a current member of Wellington Scottish, or be willing to become a member

• Intend to live, train, and compete in Wellington for at least two years

• Be willing to represent Wellington Scottish at regional events and the National Road Relays

Applications close on 30 June 2026. 

Please see our call for applications for more information about the grants and application process. 

Please share this announcement with anyone you think might be interested in applying, and for any enquiries, email wellingtonscottish@proton.me.