Deadline Extended for Youth Arts and Sports Awards

Published on 23 December 2010

The deadline for the districts talented young people to apply for the new arts and sports awards has been extended to Friday 14 January 2011.

The awards, ranging from £500 to £1,500, are available to young people aged 13 to 25 in the district who have an outstanding talent in either arts or sports. It aims to recognise local talent and help young people to develop their ability in their chosen field by providing funding support for specialist equipment, competition fees, travel and accommodation costs, extra tuition or higher level coaching fees.

Applicants must be living in the district, or if they are at college or university, returning home to Epping Forest district during the holidays and shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview in late January 2011.

For further information and application form go to:

• Arts Awards

• Sports Awards

Leisure and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder Councillor Brian Rolfe said: “We have decided to extend the deadline for applications to be submitted as we haven’t so far received as many as anticipated."

Councillor Rolfe concluded: "This award is intended to pay for additional opportunities for young people to develop their skills further. I would definitely encourage any young sports men and women or artists to apply for this award. We would not want anyone to miss out on the opportunity to receive funding that could help to improve their skills and progress further in their chosen activity.”

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