How a Variety Heart Scholarship is Helping Kye Chase Every Goal
For Kye, sport is where he feels most at home.
Whether he's on the football field or the basketball court, Kye thrives on the challenge of learning new skills, working as part of a team and pushing himself to improve every season.
Building confidence through sport
His hard work has already paid off. Kye recently enjoyed an outstanding football season, earning the Most Improved Player award and finishing as his team's third leading goal kicker.
Sport has given Kye much more than medals and milestones.
It has helped him build confidence, resilience and friendships while developing the discipline and determination that will benefit him both on and off the field.
Like many young athletes, however, the cost of playing multiple sports can quickly add up. Registration fees, equipment, travel and specialist training clinics can all become barriers to continuing the activities he loves.
Thanks to a Variety Heart Scholarship, Kye has been able to continue pursuing both football and basketball without the financial pressures that often come with junior sport.
The scholarship has also given him the opportunity to attend specialist training clinics that would otherwise have been out of reach, helping him develop new skills and continue growing as an athlete.
By removing financial barriers, the scholarship allows Kye to focus on what matters most — enjoying sport, building confidence and reaching his potential.
The Variety Heart Scholarship Program is proudly supported by the Grahame Mapp Family Foundation.
Variety Heart Scholarships
Helping South Australian kids reach their full potential
For many families, the cost of equipment, coaching and travel can prevent children from participating in the activities they love. A Variety Heart Scholarship helps remove those barriers so young people like Kye can continue developing their talents and pursuing their dreams.
Whether it's on the sporting field, on the stage, in the classroom or through creative pursuits, Variety Heart Scholarships help children across South Australia access the equipment, coaching, training and experiences they need to thrive.
Because when children are given the chance to follow their passions, incredible things can happen.
Every child deserves the opportunity to pursue their passion.
Together, we can help every child find their confidence, pursue their passion and reach their full potential.
Every year, Variety SA provides scholarships that help children across South Australia pursue their dreams in areas including sport, the arts and acedemics.
