The NSW Government is calling on women across the State to apply to attend an International conference focused on women's sport in Sydney this May.

15 scholarships worth $1000 areavailable to women to attend the 2010 World Conference on Women and Sport.

This is a great chance for women involved in sport in NSW, whether administrators, managers, coaches or officials.

This is a high profile event attracting some of the biggest decision makers in world sport, including members of the IOC, National Olympic Committees, International Sport Federations and the United Nations.

The applications close soon on February 12, so time is running out to get involved.

Up to five scholarships will be granted to Indigenous women and 10 will be awarded to the best applicants from the broader community.

The conference covers a wide range of topics like gender equality in financing and media, physical activity and health, sport and social change, and engaging Generation Y and Z in sport and physical activity.

Those who attend will take the knowledge and skills they gain back with them to help improve women's and girl's sport in their communities. Women who live in rural or remote areas of NSW as well as women from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Sydney hosts the 2010 conference from 20 - 23 May and applications close February 12.

The scholarships consist of one full early-bird conference registration (valued at $890) and $110 towards travel and accommodation expenses.

Applicants must be permanent residents of NSW and aged 18 years or over.

For more information or to apply, please visit www.iwg-gti.org or contact the International Working Group on Women and Sport at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it