LOC Scholarship

Local Organizing Committee (LOC) LETR International Conference Scholarship

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) LETR International Conference Scholarship is designed to support representatives from upcoming Special Olympics World Games host countries in attending the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) International Conference. Through the LETR Executive Council Growth Fund, this scholarship helps ensure early alignment, knowledge transfer, and collaboration between the LOC, LETR leadership, and established programs.

The LETR International Conference provides a unique opportunity for LOC representatives to gain insight into best practices for Torch Run and Final Leg planning, build relationships with global LETR leaders, and strengthen coordination with Special Olympics stakeholders.

This application is intended for LOC teams seeking support for travel, lodging, and/or registration expenses. Applicants will be asked to outline their objectives for attending, anticipated impact, and how they will apply the knowledge and connections gained to support successful Final Leg execution and the development of a sustainable LETR program in the host country.

Funding is limited and awarded through a quarterly review process by the LETR Executive Council.

Section 1: LOC Information

Name of Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Games (Required)

Special Olympics Games Host City and/or Country (Required)

Year of World Games (Required)

LOC Primary Contact Name (Required)

LOC Contact Title/Role (Required)

LOC Primary Contact Email (Required)

LOC Primary Contact Phone Number (Required)

Section 2: Delegation Details

How many individuals are you requesting funding for?

Please list the names and roles of the intended attendees

If known

Have any of the intended attendees previously participated in LETR or Final Leg activities?

Briefly describe any prior LETR or Special Olympics involvement these individuals have had.

if applicable

Section 3: Conference Participation

Which Conference are you requesting funding to attend? (Required)

e.g. 2026 LETR International Conference, 2027 LETR International Conference, etc.

What are your primary objectives for attending the conference?

Section 4: Funding Request

Please indicate the expenses you are requesting support for:

What is the estimated total cost to your Program for this individual/these individuals to attend the conference? (Required)

Indicate total in USD

Total amount of funding being requested via the scholarship? (Required)

Indicate in USD

Section 5: Impact and Outcomes

How will attending the LETR Conference support your LOC’s planning and coordination for Final Leg and Torch Run activities? (Required)

What key relationships do you hope to establish with LETR leadership and programs? (Required)

What knowledge or best practices are you hoping to gain? (Required)

e.g., fundraising, law enforcement engagement, event execution,

How will your team apply what you learn to support a successful World Games experience and the establishment of a LETR program in the host country? (Required)

Section 6: Collaboration and Alignment

Describe how your LOC is currently working with Special Olympics leadership and LETR representatives (Required)

What areas of support or alignment are you seeking from the Law Enforcement Torch Run?

Section 7: Agreement and Reporting

Impact Report

Our LOC agrees to provide a post-conference report outlining outcomes and impact.

Sharing of Resources

Our LOC agrees to share photos, key learnings, and program updates that result from receiving this scholarship.

Funding

We understand that funding is limited and not guaranteed.

LOC Scholarship

Supports representatives from upcoming World Games host countries in attending the LETR International Conference. Focused on building alignment, relationships, and readiness for successful Final Leg planning and execution.