Empower

Inspire – Connect – Empower

Designed for girls aged 15 to 18, this 5-month scholarship offers a unique blend of basketball, mentorship, and life skills development. Through this holistic approach, participants not only excel on the court but also grow into confident leaders both in their personal lives and within their communities. 

The She Hoops Leadership & Confidence Scholarship serves as a gateway to various pathways within the Australian basketball community.

Participants will be upskilled and advance in their basketball journeys by receiving accreditations in coaching and officiating. This exposure to diverse opportunities allows young women to explore their potential within the sport beyond playing. 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Born 2007 – 2010 (ages 15-18)
  • Demonstrate interest in basketball beyond playing (e.g. coaching, officiating, administrating)

What’s included in the fully funded scholarship:

  • Mentoring sessions with professional basketball players
  • 3-day camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra
  • Community and Club coaching accreditation
  • Introductory Official Course
  • Five sessions with EQ Minds
    1. Mindset & resilience
    2. Finding focus with mindfulness
    3. High performance mindset
    4. Confidence on and off the court
    5. Leadership – Leading and hooping in the moment

Key Dates:

  • February 3rd – Introduction session 
  • February 10th – 1st EQ Minds session 
  • February 24th – 1st Mentoring session 
  • March 3rd – 2nd EQ Minds session 
  • March 17th – 2nd Mentoring session 
  • March 31st – 3rd EQ Minds session 
  • April 14th – 3rd Mentoring session 
  • April 28th – 4th EQ Minds Session 
  • May 12th – 4th Mentoring session 
  • May 19th – 5th EQ Minds Session 
  • June 2nd – 5th Mentoring session 
  • June 14-16th AIS camp

(All EQ Minds sessions and Mentoring sessions will be conducted online at 7pm AEST/AEDT)

The Leadership & Confidence Scholarship goes beyond basketball, providing a transformative experience that equips young women with the mindset, skills, and confidence to excel both on the court and in life. Through these empowering sessions, participants emerge as leaders, ready to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. Apply today and embark on a journey of growth, empowerment, and leadership!

Applications open 30th October and closes 8th December, 2024.

 

 

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