Applications open Monday 7 October for the Yorkshire Netball Bursary Scheme 2024 to 2025

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Yorkshire Netball Bursary Scheme.

The scheme aims to improve access to, and growth in, Netball across the Yorkshire region by providing financial assistance to those who may be facing financial, or related, barriers.  

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply for the Yorkshire Netball Bursary Scheme, you must meet the following criteria:

• Actively involved in Netball as a player, coach, official and/or volunteer in the Yorkshire region.
• Experiencing a financial, or related, barrier to accessing and/or growing Netball in the Yorkshire region. 

Read full details of the eligibility criteria

 

What can you apply for?

The Yorkshire Netball Bursary can be used for various Netball-related expenses, including but not limited to: 

Memberships - For example, an annual membership fee for a player, coach, official and/or volunteer in the Yorkshire region. 

Equipment - For example, costs for equipment and attire necessary to gain access to and participate in Netball.

Continuing Development - For example, funds to attend courses (e.g., safeguarding, first aid, coaching, and officiating) necessary to improve access to, and growth in, Netball across the Yorkshire region.

Travel - For example, expenses associated with travelling to and from Netball training, matches and events that would otherwise go unmet.

Events - For example, covering costs to participate in tournaments, leagues and other relevant Netball events.

Insight - For example, costs associated with contributing to the evidence base that underpins improved access to, and growth in, Netball activities. 

 

As part of the application process, you can apply for one or more of the following types of funding:

Full Amount - The bursary will cover the total amount needed to improve access to and/or growth in Netball activities.

Match Funding - The bursary will match an amount provided by the applicant(s) or another source (e.g., club) to improve access to and/or growth in Netball activities. 

Percentage Contribution - The bursary will cover a specific percentage (e.g., 25%) of the total amount required to improve access to and/or growth in Netball activities.  

 

How do you apply?

To apply for a bursary, you must complete a Yorkshire Netball Bursary Scheme application form. 

The application form is now closed and will reopen in February 2025

Please read the Yorkshire Netball Bursary Scheme policy before submitting an application

Each year there will be 3 submission windows – these will open on the first Monday in February, June, and October and will remain open for a period of 7 days. 

To have the best chance of success, only apply for what you need and note it may not be possible, financially, to support all applications.  

 

Who will decide if my application is successful?

The Yorkshire Netball Bursary Committee will meet to review all applications in context of the eligibility criteria, the extent of need, and available finances of Yorkshire Netball.

 

How will I know if I’ve been successful?

Successful applicants will be notified within 4 weeks of the application submission deadline. All decisions taken by the Yorkshire Netball Bursary Committee should be considered final. An opportunity to receive feedback will be provided to unsuccessful applicants, if requested within 10 days of receipt of an unsuccessful outcome. 

 

 If I’m successful, how will I receive the funds?

Depending on the nature of the expenses, funds will usually be paid directly to the named organisations’ bank account in a timely manner.  

 

What are the conditions of the bursary?

Use of Funds – If you are successful, you must use the funds for the specified purposes outlined in your application. If this condition is contravened, you will be barred from applying to the Yorkshire Netball Bursary Scheme for a minimum period of 12 months and Yorkshire Netball can request a return of the funds provided. 

Reporting -  Successful applicants will be required to provide a brief report on how the funds were used and contributed to improving access to and/or growth in Netball across the region. The format and deadline of the brief report will be agreed between the successful applicant and the Yorkshire Netball Bursary Committee.     

Publicity – successful applicants may be asked to participate in promotional activities to share their experiences and the benefits of the Yorkshire Netball bursary scheme. This activity will be agreed between the successful applicant and Yorkshire Netball.  

 

View a copy of the Yorkshire Netball Bursary Scheme policy

 

Contact Information 

For any questions or further information, please contact the Yorkshire Netball Bursary Committee at bursaries@yorkshirenetball.net