Isle of Man Sport Aid has announced a total of 41 individuals from 12 sports as recipients of its scholarship programme for 2017-18.

The list also includes Isle of Man Cycling’s Regional School of Racing.

A number of Sport Aid Academy recipients will also be considered following the conclusion of this year’s Academy programme in July.

A scholarship from Isle of Man Sport Aid provides athletes with financial support towards their sporting costs in addition to support services at Isle of Man Sport Institute.

IoM Sport Aid has played a pivotal role in supporting the development of most of the island’s sporting success stories over the past 20 years. A significant number have gone on to compete at the highest levels including world championships and Olympic Games.

Sport Aid is a registered charity and partners include a number of local businesses, charities, trusts and individuals as well as Isle of Man Government.

Scholarships will be presented at the 2016 Isle of Man Sports Awards, sponsored by Isle of Man Bank, on Wednesday, March 22 at the Villa Marina. Tickets are still available from www.villagaiety.com

The full list is as follows: Duke scholarships: Jed Etchells and Max Ingham (motocross). TLC scholarship: Sophie Taylor (equestrian). CTH Insurance scholarship: Tom Partington (athletics).

Top Spec Fencing scholarship: Freya Duchars (hockey). Tower Insurance scholarship: Nick Corlett (cycling), Tom Gandy (golf). Ramsey Crookall scholarship: Yasmin Ingham (equestrian).

Nedgroup scholarship: Anna Christian (cycling), Rebecca Storrie (triathlon). JR Moore Trust scholarship: Ana Dawson (golf). Elizabeth Clucas Trust scholarship: Nathan Draper and Jake Kelly (cycling).

Aston International scholarship: Charlotte Atkinson (swimming), James Maddrell (rugby). Paysafe Group scholarship: Ben Batchelor (sailing), Elizabeth Holden (cycling).

Cavendish scholarship: Conor Davies (cycling), Emma Hodgson (swimming), the Regional School of Racing (cycling). Albert Gubay Fund for Sporting Excellence - Chase Your Dream: Tom Evans (hockey), Spencer Cope (rugby).

Sport Aid Recipients: George Blackwell (rugby), Alex Bregazzi (swimming), Brandon Cain (snowboarding), Guy Davies (swimming), Tara Donnelly (gymnastics), Tony Duchars (gymnastics), Tara Ferguson (cycling), Georgia Foxton (hockey), Ben Grainger (swimming), Will Greenbank (hockey), Grace Harrison (gymnastics), Joe Harris (athletics), Josh Hewett (athletics), Brody Hewison (swimming), Laura Kinley (swimming), Jessica Li (badminton), Catherine Reid (athletics), Joe Reid (athletics), Joseph Ricciardi (triathlon), Bevan Rodd (rugby).

Sport Aid affiliates: Philip Cringle (rugby), Zoe Gillings-Brier (snowboarding), Tim Kneale (shooting), Dan Kneen (road racing), Daniel and Jamie McCanney (enduro).