2026 NSW Union of Rowers Youth Development Awards | Applications open

Youth Development Awards Notice 2026

The NSW Union of Rowers awards scholarships to young rowers who display potential and are in need of financial assistance to achieve their goals in rowing. This year at least five awards of $1,000 will be made if there are sufficient applications of an appropriate standard.

Any young rower or coxswain aged from 14 to 19 years at 31st December this year is eligible to apply, provided they are currently registered as a Competing Member of Rowing NSW. For Para athletes only, the upper age is set at 22 years.

While performance on the water is not the only criterion used in the evaluation of the applications, athletes who have performed consistently over the season and achieved success in club or school regattas and at the NSW Championships should lodge an application. 

The application form is available on the NSW Union of Rowers website at https://www.nswrowers.com/scholarships.html together with a full explanation of the procedure to follow and the eligibility requirements and conditions of the award. 

The NSW Union of Rowers has awarded 188 scholarships since 1992 to assist young rowers in developing their careers in the sport, with many recipients going on to represent NSW and Australia. Visit https://www.nswrowers.com/Scholarship-Awards.html for the full listing. 

Applications are now open for the 2026 Youth Development Awards, and close at 5:00pm on Sunday, 19th April. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED! Address all applications to secretary@nswrowers.com

The Awards will be presented at the Rowing NSW Annual Presentation Dinner, the date and venue to be advised.

John Johnson, President
Terry Maher, Secretary