The Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship is awarded to surf lifesavers as recognition of exceptional contribution to surf life saving and who have been identified by their states as the leaders of the future. The scholarship is in memory of one of surf lifesaving’s greatest leaders, Sir Adrian Curlewis, who was the President of Surf Life Saving Australia for 42 years.

The aim of the Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship is to provide an environment in which scholars can harness the knowledge, experience and networks provided by SLSA to grow as an individual, with benefits for themselves and surf life saving. While involved in the scholarship scholars will plot their own course through a structured self learning environment tailored to their needs – therefore no scholarship year is the same.

Scholars will use the scholarship as a platform to raise their personal profile within surf life saving. There will be opportunities to capture information from passionate and influential people from all around the country, both from within surf life saving and external to the organisation. For the duration of the scholarship scholars will be under the guidance of mentor and state and national support staff – preparing them with the confidence and direction to exit the scholarship ready and able to take their leadership involvement in surf life saving to the next level.

Outcomes of the Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship will include:

• Increased exposure to surf life saving programs at all levels
• Amazing networking opportunities within surf life saving and externally
• Ability to personally meet and workshop with high profile Australians
• Growth in personal leadership strength and character
• Access to SLSA and state infrastructure and administration
• And loads of opportunities beyond your wildest imagination…

To be eligible for this scholarship members should note that the minimum age is 21 and candidates must have a current Bronze Medallion, possess strong leadership and communication qualities and are prepared to commit to  the responsibilities of the scholarship for 12 months.

For further information about this scholarship please contact Renee Scully, Health and Development Coordinator by email rscully@mybeach.com.au or call 9243 9444.