Claire Colwill thrilled to be SAHOF scholarship recipient
Published Mon 12 Sep 2022
Hockeyroo Claire Colwill’s rise as a current and future star of Australian hockey has been recognised with a Tier 1 scholarship from the Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF).
Colwill, who soon turns 19, one was of six athletes selected as a T1 Scholarship Holder as part of the SAHOF 2023 Scholarship & Mentoring Program.
After earning selection in this year’s Hockeyroos squad, the Queenslander is already an integral part of the national senior women’s hockey program.
She made her Hockeyroos debut in May this year against New Zealand before being part of the Hockeyroos’ recent Women’s World Cup Bronze Medal and Commonwealth Games Silver Medal winning teams.
SAHOF T1 Scholarship Holders receive $10,000 towards their training and competition, as well as one-on-one mentoring from some of the greats of Australian sport who are all current members of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Colwill has been paired with two-time Olympic medallist, World and Olympic beach volleyball champion Natalie Cook.
“I am thrilled to be a recipient of the SAHOF Scholarship. Not only am I honoured to be a part of such a prestigious group, I am also grateful for the opportunity to seek guidance and support with one of Australia’s greats in Natalie Cook,” said Colwill.
“To be able to engage in one-on-one conversations with Nat will be an unparalleled experience.”
