Zhang Badminton Scholarship Program
The Zhang Badminton Scholarship program is initiated and funded by Vicky Zhang, a proud STBA member. It aims to provide financial assistance to STBA junior players in areas such as travelling cost for attending inter/intra-state tournaments, and purchasing much needed gear, etc.
Each year, there will be 2 rounds of scholarship applications. The successful applicant will receive up to $1,000 as scholarship for each round. The 1st round will open for application in August and 2nd round in February each year.
Who should apply?
To be considered for a scholarship, you must be:
- A member/junior member of the Southern Tasmania Badminton Association,
- A maximum 17 years of age at the beginning of the current calendar year, and
- Competed in at least one state sanctioned tournament and Tasmanian Championship tournament in current calendar year.
Selection criteria
The decision to grant a scholarship is based on the following criteria:
- Financial need,
- Tournament result,
- Recognized contribution to the badminton community, and
- Additional criteria that are established by the donor e.g.
- appropriate demeanour on and off court;
- recommendation from STBA committee;
- recommendation by accredited coach.
Key dates
1st February | First round application opens |
30th June | First round application closes |
31st July | Announcing first round application result |
1st August | Second round application opens |
31st December | Second round application closes |
31st January | Announcing second round application result |