About the Scholarship  

The Pete Conway Scholarship, instituted by the Skiff Sailing Association, is a prestigious award designed to support and nurture the most deserving young sailor. Named in honour Pete Conway, a visionary in the world of sailing, this scholarship reflects his passion for excellence, dedication to mentoring, and commitment to the sport in India.

Mission  

To recognize talent, reward hard work, and remove barriers for the next generation of O'pen skiff sailors, enabling them to achieve their full potential on and off the water.

Scholarship Benefits  

Recipients of the Pete Conway Scholarship will receive:  

- Training Support: Access to high-performance coaching by certified coaches.  

- Equipment Provision: Funded Support for an O’pen Skiff or similar class boat for the scholarship year.  

- Event Sponsorship: Entry fees and logistics support for national and international regattas.  

- Travel Allowance: Assistance for training camps and competitions.  

- Mentorship: Guidance from elite sailors and coaches.  

Eligibility Criteria  

Applicants must:  

1. Be between the ages of 11 and 16 years.  

2. Be actively participating in skiff sailing events for at least one year.  

3. Demonstrate exceptional sailing skills, sportsmanship, and commitment to the sport.  

4. Showcase financial need (optional but prioritized).  

Selection Process  

The Skiff Sailing Association Committee, nominated personnel and performance coaches, will review applications and select the most deserving sailor based on:  

1. Performance Record: Past achievements and regatta results.  

2. Potential: Demonstrated growth and future potential in skiff sailing.  

3. Commitment: Dedication to training and improving skills.  

4. Need: Financial need and access to resources.

How to Apply  

Interested sailors can follow these steps:  

1. CLICK HERE to fill up the Scholarship Application Form

   - A personal statement explaining why you deserve the scholarship.  

   - A letter of recommendation from a coach or mentor.  

   - Copies of regatta results or sailing achievements.  

   - (Optional) Financial documents to demonstrate need.  

OR

2. Email the application to us.  

Application Deadline: 12 Jan 2025  

Recipients will be announced on 15 Jan 2025.  

 Meet the Committee  

The scholarship selection committee includes:  

- Donors: Visionaries supporting young sailors.  

- Performance Coaches: Experts committed to developing sailing talent.  

 About Pete Conway  

Pete Conway was a pioneer in the skiff sailing community, known for his mentorship and love for nurturing young sailors. This scholarship embodies his vision of creating opportunities for those with the passion and determination to excel.  

 Become a Donor  

Support the future of skiff sailing by contributing to the Pete Conway Scholarship Fund by Bank Transfer or UPI Transfer with the Subject Line as Scholarship.

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Account name: SKIFFSAILING ASSOCIATION

Account number: 13830200022122

IFSC: FDRL0001383

Branch name: Thane

UPI:

skiffsailing01@FBL

 Contact Us  

For any questions or further information, contact us at:  

- Email: secretary@openskiffindia.org 

 Scholarship Plan  

 1. Annual Fund Allocation Split towards  

- Training Support:   

- Equipment Provision:

- Event Sponsorship: 

- Travel Allowance: 

- Mentorship Program: 

Fundraising Goals  

To sustain the scholarship, the following fundraising goals are set:  

- Annual Fundraising:  

- Donor Outreach Events:

- Sponsorship Packages:

Training and Development Plan  

- Monthly Coaching Sessions: Led by top performance coaches.  

- Access to Training Camps: Scholarship recipients join Skiff Sailing Association training camps.  

- Regatta Participation: Priority support for 3-5 regattas annually.  

 4. Assessment and Renewal  

- Recipients will be evaluated biannually on:  

  - Skill improvement.  

  - Regatta performance.  

  - Commitment to training.  

- Scholarships may be renewed for an additional year based on performance and committee recommendation.

 5. Reporting and Accountability  

- Recipient Progress Reports: Submitted quarterly by the recipient and reviewed by the committee.  

- Donor Updates: Annual report shared with donors highlighting the impact of their contributions.