Scholarships

FCRC 2025 Scholarship Overview

Thanks to the generous support of Bendigo Community Bank Mount Beauty & District, the Falls Creek Race Club (FCRC) is pleased to offer local scholarships, to a total value of $8,000*. These scholarships are designed to provide financial assistance to emerging snowboard or ski athletes participating in either part-time or full-time seasonal programs in 2025, including the 2 weeks of the Jul school holidays.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Requirement: Applicants must be born between 2008 and 2019. (ie age 6 - 17 in 2025)
• Residency: Applicants must live full-time and attend school year-round in Falls Creek or the surrounding alpine regions, specifically in the Upper Kiewa Valley or Ovens Valley. Eligible schools include Falls Creek PS, Mount Beauty PS, Mount Beauty SC, Tawonga PS, Dederang PS, Bright P-12 College, Porepunkah PS, Wandiligong PS, Harrietville PS, Myrtleford P-12, St Mary’s PS, and Marian College.

• Skill Level: Applicants must meet the minimum required skill level for the Development, Alpine, Freeride, or Snowboard program, as specified on the Falls Creek Ski Lifts website.

 Scholarship Conditions

• Program Participation: Athletes must enroll in either full-time or part-time programs.
• Membership: Maintain FCRC membership throughout the scholarship period.
• Additional Costs: Scholarship does not cover additional costs, including uniforms, lift passes, program fees, Snow Australia membership, resort entry, and competition entry fees.
• Club Representation: Participate in essential club events such as fundraising, social events, and competitions like the Rossignol Cup.
• Uniform: FCRC uniform must be worn at all training and event representations.

Assessment Criteria

• Skill Level: Evaluate applicants based on their skiing ability and potential as demonstrated in their application. Considerations may include previous competition results, coach recommendations, or skills assessment results.
• Commitment and Dedication: Assess the applicant's commitment to the sport, including their attendance at training sessions, participation in competitions, and dedication to improvement.
• Financial Need: Evaluate the financial situation of the applicant's family, assessing whether they would struggle to afford ski equipment, competition fees, and other associated costs without the scholarship.
• Attitude and Sportsmanship: Assess the applicant's attitude towards training, competition, and fellow racers, looking for qualities such as sportsmanship, teamwork, and a positive attitude towards challenges.
• Community Involvement: Evaluate the applicant's involvement in the Falls Creek community and any contributions they have made to FCRC.
  

Important Dates

• Scholarship applications must be submitted by EOD 31 May 2025
• Scholarships to be awarded by 7 July 2025.

Note:

*Total value of scholarship funds offered by FCRC in conjunction with Bendigo Bank is $8,000. Each individual scholarship is valued at >$1000.

 

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