Applications must be received by ParaFed Canterbury by Sunday 18th October 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

CLICK HERE to view the full Academy Overview, Selection Criteria and Contract of Understanding.

Please note, you can not save your online application as you go. Having a read of all the questions and having your information ready to go before you start will make the online application much easier.

THE ACADEMY

The Academy provides support to ParaFed Canterbury's leading Para athletes, coaches and officials, on their pathway to representing New Zealand at international competitions, world championships or the Paralympic Games.

Those selected in the Academy receive a funding grant, attend seminars (such as media training, nutrition and drug free sport education), and have their achievements promoted through the year.

Academy Grants & Scholarships are awarded annually. Applications open in September and successful receipants are announced at our Awards Function in November.

The following scholarships are awarded: 

• Athlete Scholarships
  - Level 1, Sponsored by the Freemasons Charity
  - Level 2, Sponsored by Montreux Furniture
  - Level 3
• Coach Scholarships​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• Officials Scholarships​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​In addition, the Graham Condon Scholarship and Canterbury Paralympians Alumni Scholarship are awared each year to members of the Academy.
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