2024 PINES-IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition Scholarship

PINES and Sportsoracle are pleased to announce the allocation of two scholarships to assist PINES members in completing the 2-year IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition, commencing in 2024. These scholarships are awarded annually based on the applications of successful candidates. The scholarships provide for a 50% reduction in fees over the two years of study. The preference for the scholarships will be for applicants from countries where there may be less opportunity to access formal education opportunities in sports nutrition.

Applications are due on November 30, 2023. Download the information and application form HERE.

Application Eligibility:

  1. Applicants must have applied for and been offered a place in the IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition.
  2. Applicants must be a current financial member of PINES.

Note: While studying for the diploma, applicants are eligible for PINES Student Membership.

Terms of offer (applicable to scholarship awardees)

  1. The awardee must meet the remaining 50% of the course fees each year. The scholarship provides for 50% payment towards the first- and second-year fees.
  2. The awardee must commence the diploma course in February of the following year.
  3. The scholarship award cannot be deferred or postponed unless exceptional circumstances apply.
  4. Failure to complete the required coursework will result in the cancellation of the scholarship.
  5. The scholarship cannot be transferred to another individual.
  6. Should the awardee fail the course (either the first or second year), they will not be eligible for future consideration for this scholarship for a period of 3 years.
  7. The withdrawal or deferment policy is under the IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition requirements as set in the handbook on the Sportsoracle website. Any deferment or withdrawal must be communicated to admin@sportsoracle.com and info@pinesnutrition.org as soon as possible.
  8. The awardee will be required to:
  • Remain a member of PINES for the duration of the scholarship. Note: While studying for the Diploma applicants are eligible for PINES Student Membership.
  • Provide a photograph and biography (approx. 150 words) for publishing on the PINES website
  • Have  their response to the application question published on PINES website
  • Undertake mentorship through contributions and regular attendance at meetings of PINES subcommittees for the period of the scholarship. Assignment to a subcommittee will be decided by the PINES executive based on current needs.
  • The awardee is required to write a short article for the PINES website within 12 months of the scholarship being awarded (topic to be negotiated).