Youth Sponsorship Application Guidance

We have included some guidance to help you complete your cover letter.

Video Submission – Share your story

As part of your application, we’d love a short video to help us get to know you and your journey.

Introduce yourself, tell us about who you are and what inspires you.   Share key achievements and important moments that shaped your path and let your personality shine through.

Please include photos or short video clips of you training, competing, or participating in your sport or activity — you’re welcome to overlay these while you talk or edit them into your video.

We’re looking forward to learning more about you and your journey!

Length: 2–4 minutes

Cover Letter (16-19 yrs) – What we’d like to hear from you

In your cover letter (maximum 1 page), please tell us about you and you involvement in your chosen sport, art or music.

You may like to include:

1. Your journey
   How did you get started and what keeps you motivated?
2. Your commitment
   What does training, practice, or preparation look like alongside school, study, or other commitments?
3. Your attitude
   What are you proud of in terms of your effort, mindset, or how you handle things?
4. Your community
   How do you contribute to your team, club, school, or wider community? (This could include leadership, volunteering, or being a positive role model.)
5. Looking ahead
   What are you working towards next, and how would this opportunity help you?

Cover Letter (20-25 yrs) – What we’d like to hear from you

In your cover letter (maximum 1 page), please tell us about you and your journey so far. We’re interested in your passion, commitment, and how you engage with your community — not just your results.

You may like to include:

1. Your story
   How did you get started in your sport, art, or music? What motivates you to keep going?
2. Commitment and drive
   What does training, practice, or preparation look like for you? What sacrifices or challenges have you worked through?
3. Energy and attitude
   How would others describe your approach, mindset, or work ethic?
4. Community connection
   How do you contribute to or give back to your club, school, group, or wider community? (e.g. volunteering, mentoring, helping younger participants, representing your community)
5. Future aspirations
   What are you working towards, and how would this opportunity support your goals?