Central Coast youngsters are being encouraged to turn their dreams into reality thanks to Inspiration Grants being offered by Optus to coincide with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
To celebrate the 64 matches scheduled to be broadcast live and on demand via Optus Sport, Optus is awarding 64 inspiration grants, each valued at $3,000, to recipients located all over the country.
The grants are open for those aged 13 to 19 to ignite their passion across all disciplines – sports, science, arts, and beyond.
Optus Head of Consumer Marketing Cam Luby said the company wanted to inspire the next generation of teenagers.
“For young Australians, we want to help remove some of the daunting challenges teenagers face when making decisions about their future dreams, with financial burdens being a key barrier,” Luby said.
“Our Inspiration Grants program is there to help young people kickstart their dreams and realise their full potential.”
Optus ambassadors champion swimmer Ian Thorpe and Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo are encouraging young Aussies to get inspired, dream big, and say yes to pursuing their passion by applying.
“One of my life hacks is not hitting the snooze button, because all you’re really doing is postponing life,” Thorpe said.
“Getting up and going as soon as you wake is the way to get things done.”
Daniel Ricciardo said he had dreamed of being involved in Formula 1 as long as he could remember.
“The moment my foot hit the pedal for the first time, I knew this was where I belonged,” he said.
“It was such an awesome feeling.
“Through their Inspiration Grants, Optus is giving 64 young people across Australia a kick-start to help them achieve their dream – whatever that may be.
“If you can take that opportunity and use it to your advantage, something like this could change your life.
“If you want to get ahead in your chosen field, it’s best to break it down into clear steps that will get you to that goal a little bit quicker.”
Young people can apply online via www.optus.com.au/grants, outlining in 100 words or less their future goal and how a grant would help achieve it.
Applications close on August 20 as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 comes to an end.
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