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NCI-BC DIPLOMA GRANTS
The following grants and bursaries are available for eligible coaches. Please click on the grant below for more details.
Award: $1,000.00 (Payable to Coach)
Number available: Variable
Description: This incentive based bursary is awarded to NCI-BC diploma coach on yearly basis who complete NCI diploma program requirements within designated timelines. Coaches can apply and receive this bursary two times within the duration of the diploma program. Award is not available to coaches who receive other scholarship support (i.e. Women in Coaching etc..) or international coaches.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Coach must be endorsed by National Sport Organization with minimum Level 3 certification or equivalent
2. Coach must be actively coaching athletes throughout the duration of the NCI Diploma program.
3. Coach must pay designated tuition for NCI Diploma program.
4. Coach must complete all NCI requirements
Application: Coaches should forward a letter of interest outlining prospective eligibility requirements to the NCI-BC Director.
Selection: Selection of candidate will be made by the NCI-BC Director.
Award: $10,000.00 (Payable to University of Victoria)
Number Available: One
Description: Scholarship is awarded based on partnership with University of Victoria for eligible Uvic varsity assistant coach to attend National Coaching Institute in Victoria. The duration of funding is 10 month from September to June. Scholarship is restricted to Canadian coaches only.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Coach must be endorsed by National Sport Organization with minimum Level 3 certification or equivalent
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Coach must work with athletes within a University of Victoria varsity sport.
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University of Victoria must identify a qualified mentor of master coach endorsed by NSO and approved by NCI BC
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Coach must complete all NCI requirements
Application: Coaches should contact the Athletic Director of the University of Victoria to have a letter of interest forwarded to the National Coaching institute BC outlining prospective eligibility requirements.
Selection: Selection of candidate will be made by NCI BC Director and member of NCI BC Management Committee.
Award: $1,000.00 (Payable to Coach)
Number available: Variable
Description: This bursary is awarded to NCI-BC diploma coach to assist coaches in covering travel and accommodation to attend NCI Diploma Workshops in Tri-Campus Delivery. Coaches travel will be reimbursed up to $1000.00 and will be paid upon ensuring completion of program requirements.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Coach must be endorsed by National Sport Organization with minimum Level 3 certification or equivalent
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Coach must be actively coaching athletes throughout the duration of the NCI Diploma program.
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Coach must pay designated tuition for NCI Diploma program.
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Coach must complete all NCI requirements
Application: Coaches should forward a letter of interest outlining prospective eligibility requirements to the NCI-BC Director.
Selection: Selection of candidate will be made by NCI BC Director.
Award: Up to $500.00 for suitable professional development activity (Payable to Coach)
Description: The grant is for coaches enrolled in NCI diploma program on a yearly basis for attending Professional Development to assist in completing diploma requirements. Coaches can apply and receive grant up to two times within duration of diploma program.
Eligibility requirements:
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Coach must demonstrate the PD activity is suitable for enhancing NCI diploma program experience.
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Coach must provide receipts for PD activity or appropriate invoice.
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Coach must demonstrate ongoing ability to meet NCI Diploma Requirements.
Application: Coach should seek approval of PD activity from NCI director and submit designated eligibility requirements.
Selection: Grant will be approved by NCI BC Director.
Award: $1500.00 (Payable to NCI for half of NCI Tuition)
Number available: Maximum of 6 per NCI
Description: Scholarships are awarded annually to women coaches who attend one of seven National Coaching Institutes located across Canada. Scholarship is intended to cover coach’s tuition and are paid directly to the NCI. For more information go to: http://coach.ca/eng/grants/women.cfm
Eligibility
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Canadian citizen or landed immigrant currently coaching Canadian athletes;
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NCCP Level 3 certified;
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National Sport Organization (NSO) approved Level 4 candidate. In cases where an NSO may not have a Level 4 program, applications may still be considered if the sport is in the process;
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Has been accepted into the Diploma Program at one of the seven NCIs across Canada.
Application: Coach contacts NCI Director to submit a portfolio outlining eligibility criteria which is forwarded to the Coaching Association of Canada.
Selection: Selection of Candidate made byCoach Association of Canada Women in Coaching Program.
Task by task coaches living in British Columbia can apply for bursary from the Bob Bearpark Foundation for each completed level 4 NCCP task. Application for Bearpark foundation bursaries can be made through the Coaches Association of BC. For more information go to: http://www.coaches.bc.ca/funding-and-awards/bob-bearpark-coaching-bursary-fund
Award: $500.00 (Payable to Coach)
Number: Maximum 10 per games
Description: This is an incentive based bursary for NCI-BC graduates who are selected and coach Team BC at a Canada Summer or Winter Games. The purpose of the bursary is to raise the qualification standard for Team BC Canada Games coaches and recognize the commitment made in coaching at the games. Provincial Sport Organizations are encouraged to identify Games coaches who are eligible to enrol in NCI Diploma programming at least 2 years out from a designated Canada Games.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Coach must have completed NCI Advanced Coaching Diploma at the NCI BC. Currently enrolled coaches who coach at a Canada Games will be eligible for the bursary upon completing Diploma requirements.
- Coach must be verified as Team BC selected coach accredited at Canada Games to coach Team BC athletes.
- Coaches must provide evidence of completing NCI diploma requirements in either old or new program, or be verified by NCI-BC as a graduate of the program.
- Bursary is eligible for future games starting in 2013.
- Coach must be a current member in good standing of Coaches of Canada
Application: Coaches should forward a letter or email outlining all eligibility requirements to the NCI-BC Director.
Selection: Selection of candidate will be made by NCI BC Director.