The Hans van Haute Scholarship Fund, established during the 2001 IOAPA session, was named in honor of the main force behind the creation of our Association. Hans was an IOA participant from Belgium in 1985; however, he died in 1991 without the opportunity to attend the inaugural IOAPA session in 1989 due to illness (cancer).

Created in Hans’ memory, the purpose of this fund is to aid those former IOA participants, coordinators, or lecturers who would like to attend an IOAPA session but cannot do so due to lack of financial resources. During its short existence, the fund was able to offer assistance to two people for the 2003 IOAPA session. No scholarships were awarded for the 2005 and 2007 sessions.

What are the criteria for someone who wants to apply?
1. must be a current IOAPA member.
2. must demonstrate financial need (unemployment, student, etc.) and documentation may be requested by the Fund Committee.
3. must submit a presentation on what he/she is doing, or has done, regarding Olympism in his/her country at the IOAPA session
4. must send the application (which will appear in the spring issue of ARETE) to the chair of the Scholarship Committee as soon as possible so that a decision can be made prior to the IOAPA session – usually held in July or August.

The amount of any scholarship awarded will vary with the amount of money available and will only be a portion of the amount needed. No one will be funded completely.

Elizabeth Hanley, Hans Van Haute Scholarship Fund Chairman 2007-2009