Applications now open for the 2022 Gary Knoke Memorial Scholarship

The Gary Knoke Memorial Scholarship was awarded for the first time in 1986 to honour the memory of the late Gary Knoke, the first track and field coach at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). 

Mr Knoke made a significant contribution to the AIS program and provided support to many of Australia’s elite and developing athletes before he lost his battle with cancer in 1984. 

Mr Knoke was also one of Australia’s finest track and field athletes who represented his country at three Olympic and four Commonwealth Games in the 400m hurdles. 

The Gary Knoke Trust was set up through donations made by the former ‘Friends of the AIS’ program, which received significant support from both individuals and corporations. 

Historically, the scholarship was awarded to a young Australian athlete who showed great potential in sprint or hurdle events, with the exception being Kelsey-Lee Barber in 2014, who was identified through consultation with Athletics Australia High Performance.

The scholarship's aim is to provide support for a sprinter/hurdler to help achieve his or her athletic potential. Direct financial assistance is given to an emerging athlete, awarded annually to a young developing or elite sprinter/hurdler.

To read more about the scholarship criteria and to apply, click here. Applications close on 11:59 PM AEST Friday, September 16. 
 

By Athletics Australia
Posted: 8/9/2022