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17th June 2014

WAMS JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN

Applications are currently open for the Women of Australian Motor Sport Junior Development Scholarship. This is a motor sport scholarship for women aimed at providing an opportunity for the next generation of female drivers to further their motor sport career.

The successful applicant will have a scholarship tailored to meet their individual needs, which may include:

  • A position at a Driver Development Camp
  • Fitness assessment and ongoing training program
  • Sports Psychology review
  • Nutrition training
  • Media training, including Social Media
  • Driver training
  • Test opportunity
  • Mentoring
  • Networking opportunities

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be female, aged between 15 and 24 (as at 8 July 2014) and hold a current CAMS or AKA competition licence.

Download the application form (PDF) HERE which includes further information and conditions.

Applications close 5pm AEST, Friday 27th June 2014.

Women of Australian Motor Sport (WAMS) was founded in 2010 to act as an interface with the newly created FIA Women & Motor Sport Commission (WMC). Their mission is to increase female participation in all disciplines and positions within motor sport in Australia.

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