16-year-old Zoe Crawford has received a 2021 Tania Dalton Foundation Scholarship, along with 12 other talented young NZ sportswomen.
A member of the Mairangi Bay Surf Life Saving Club, Zoe’s scholarship was awarded for her achievements in Surf Life Saving. Included in those achievements are one bronze and five gold medals in individual events at the 2020 National Surf Life Saving Pool Championships. She was also named Westlake Girls High School 2020 Junior Sportswoman of the Year, and is a member of our 1st XI hockey team and swimming team.
Zoe is beyond excited about the opportunity and looking forward to growing as an athlete in her chosen sport. Her goal is to make the Junior NZ Surf Life Saving team – the Junior Black Fins” and represent New Zealand at the World Champs next year, both in the ocean and in the pool.
The Tania Dalton Foundation exists to inspire young people to be the best they can through sport. The scholarship programme provides young sportswomen with opportunities to connect with like-minded athletes and experienced mentors. This is the fourth annual intake since the programme was founded by Tania’s husband Duane, and the 13 students will receive mentoring, personal development and fiscal support.
Zoe’s scholarship partner for the next three years is Vero Liability Insurance and her mentor is former Silver Fern Adine Wilson.
“Following Tania’s footsteps, we’re encouraging these girls to see themselves as future role models and leaders in their communities, finding ways to work alongside and inspire them to realise their ultimate dreams,” says Duane. “We’re looking forward to helping our 2021 scholarship recipients achieve success just as we have in previous years.”