LAST UPDATED OCTOBER 27, 2024
TNYA provides financial aid to those who wish to swim with us but are unable to afford the practice fees through the Paul Fortoul Fellowship Program, named in memory of our beloved late coach, swimmer and mentor Paul Fortoul (1958-2007).
The program provides financial assistance to team members without means to participate in our programs. Funds may also be used to provide financial assistance for practices and clinics as well as defray costs associated with attending swim camps or paying TNYA’s annual membership fee.
The program is funded by donations, 100% of which are tax deductible and go directly towards the stated goals of the program. To contribute to the program, you can donate to TNYA!
Application Process
Fellowships are funded to last for three months, with applications opening for a 10-day window before each fellowship period on the following schedule:
- March 1-10, for fellowships lasting April 1 – June 30
- June 1-10, for fellowships lasting July 1 to September 31
- September 1-10, for fellowships lasting October 1 to December 31
- December 1-10, for fellowships lasting January 1 to March 31
Applicants may apply, and be funded, any number of times, and in any amount. While an application window is open, you may apply by completing the fellowship application form embedded below (and at the link). The form will not accept responses between application windows.
Although TNYA aspires to fund all applications, financial limitations prevent us from doing so. Applications are evaluated using an objective points-based system in which the primary considerations are the applicant’s demonstrated financial need and maximizing the number of members fellowships can support. Secondary considerations, invoked only when the primary criteria do not provide a sufficient basis to distinguish between candidates, include service to the team and to LGBTQ+ aquatics more generally.
Although anyone may apply to the Fellowship without being a member, applicants must have valid TNYA paid membership in order to take advantage of the fellowship grant if awarded.