Igniting potential in Bermuda’s youth through sport.
NJASP was developed to identify, support, and celebrate Bermuda's next generation of elite athletes and the coaches who develop them. The Department of Sport and Recreation provides targeted financial support to junior athletes with proven potential, ensuring they have the resources they need to excel.
Backing the athletes, and the coaches who shape them.
NJASP delivers meaningful encouragement and financial incentives to Bermudian junior athletes aged 15 to 19 who demonstrate commitment, promise, and achievement, alongside targeted support for the coaches building the pathways to elite performance.
Empowering Bermuda's rising stars.
Programme goal
To provide meaningful encouragement and financial incentives to Bermudian junior athletes who demonstrate commitment, promise, and achievement in their sport.
Who can apply
- Hold Bermudian status (proof required)
- Aged 15 to 19 years at the time of application
- Registered with a recognized NSGB; applications submitted through an NSGB
- Sustained commitment, promise, and achievement with good attitude and maturity
- Not currently receiving or eligible for Elite Athlete Assistance
Programme benefits
Funding supports one athlete per NSGB or an overseas coach working with a junior cohort. Eligible costs include:
- Coaching / tuition — local or overseas development programmes
- Equipment — essential sport-specific implements only
- Travel — airfare, accommodation, and expenses for recognized international events
Coaching the pathway to elite.
Programme goal
To support the attainment of coaching for one sport, or a program to assist a cohort of junior athletes in their pursuit of becoming elite and preparing to represent Bermuda in competition.
Who can apply
Coaches supporting Bermudian junior athletes aged 15 to 19, in good standing with their NSGB, who demonstrate commitment and achievement through recent results and a forward development plan aligned to an LTAD pathway.
Objectives
- 1Recognize junior athletes who clearly demonstrate a trajectory of performance and potential.
- 2Provide financial assistance for coaching a cohort of junior athletes in their pursuit of becoming elite.
- 3Support progression along NSGB Long-Term Athlete Development pathways toward national team selection.
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Every NJASP athlete and coach award from 2022 to 2026. Search the archive, filter by award type, year, or sport, and explore where the funding has gone.
Now easier, online.
Applying for the National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Program is now easier with our online application form. Enter your NSGB code to access the application, then submit through your National Sport Governing Body.
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Codes are issued to recognized National Sport Governing Bodies. Enter your NSGB name (for example, Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association) or its short code.