2025 Coach Professional Development Scholarship Application

Goals:

Our goal is to make athletes and coaches from communities historically marginalized from our rowing community feel welcomed and supported within the sport they love, to empower qualified coaches to enhance their skill set and facilitate their development as coaches, and to support positive leaders from diverse backgrounds who serve as role models for others.

Eligibility:

Any active USRowing member (current membership required) who is currently coaching in the United States and who represents an underrepresented population is eligible to submit an application.

All information gathered on this form will be held in strict confidence.
Do you meet the criteria and wish to be considered for the United We Row Coaches Scholarship?*

YesNo
If chosen as a recipient, are you certain you will be able to attend the conference?*

YesNo
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Gender*

Woman/GirlMan/BoyNon-Binary
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Current Rowing Organization*
Race and Ethnicity*
Do you have a disability?*

YesNoPrefer not to answer
Are you a United States Veteran?*

YesNoPrefer not to answer
USRowing Individual Member Number*
What conference are you interested in attending?*

Science of RowingThe Conference for Rowing Coaches (Steenstra Rowing)
How long have you been coaching*

0-2 years3-5 years6-10 years11-20 years21 years +
What is your highest level of coaching certification?*

Level 1Level 2Level 3
Please provide your Adjusted Gross Income from line 11 of your IRS Form 1040.*
How many dependents (children, elderly, or others) rely on your household income?*
Zip Code*
Describe any financial barriers you face related to coaching rowing
Please summarize your coaching goals, what you are looking to gain from attending the conference, and achievements/coaching experience (e.g., trainings completed, race results, teams coaches, etc) (100 words or less)
How would receiving this scholarship/attending this conference help you make an impact on your program? What is your vision for the future or rowing and your role in it? (100 words or less)
Please add anything else you think we should know.
Applicant Signature*

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