Applications invited for 2010 Texaco Sportstars Bursaries
DUBLIN, 12 JULY 2010 – Some 25 sports clubs from across Ireland - 20 from the Republic and five from Northern Ireland - stand to benefit from allocations made under the 2010 Texaco Sportstars Bursary scheme.,
A fund in excess of €120,000 has been set aside from which €5,000 each will go to the twenty successful clubs in the Republic with £3,500 each going to the five clubs in Northern Ireland.
Launched in 2007 as part of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Texaco Sportstars Awards, the scheme is open to all clubs, irrespective of sporting discipline.
In framing their application, clubs must demonstrate why they deserve a bursary and how they would spend the award if successful. Winners will be decided by an independent panel of sports experts.
Commenting, Enda Riney, Country Chairman, Chevron (Ireland) Limited said: “Since it was launched, the scheme has helped foster local sporting talent and fund club developments of all kinds in a manner that has benefitted communities across Ireland.”
To apply, clubs must complete an official application form, which will be available on-line at www.texaco.ie/bursary and through all Texaco service stations from Monday 19 July. Information is also being mailed to clubs across the country.
Closing date for entries is Sunday 29 August next. Winners will be presented with their awards at a function to be held in Dublin on Thursday 30 September.
