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ASPIRE hopes that, in addition to discovering and helping to train talented international students, the scholarship program will also boost the performance of Qatar-based students, by raising the overall level of sports performance within the Academy.
In order to ensure that the program is fully-effective, ASPIRE has developed a rigorous selection process. Initially, ASPIRE representatives either visit the potential scholarship students in their own countries, or invite them and their parents to Qatar for a week-long intensive assessment, before the recommendation process starts.
A major part of the program is to develop a firm relationship with the student athletes and their families, and ensure that all parties are comfortable with every step of the process.
Once at the Academy, tests assess biomechanical, physiological, medical, psycho-social, technical and tactical abilities and also focus on the education and achievement motivation as well as parental support and approval.
Experts are confident that the internationalisation process of the ASPIRE environment will raise the standards amongst the local student athletes.
Dr. Andreas Bleicher, Sports Manager, ASPIRE, said:
"The scholarship program offers the best learning environment, full board, school education and careers assistance, as well as opportunities to compete in national and international competitions, to a limited number of talented students from around the world."
"Bringing international talent into the Academy through ASPIRE's scholarship program helps to raise the overall skill level of the student athlete population, which enables our Qatari students to hone their skills alongside the best in the world."
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
