Presented by the Canadian Rugby Foundation
(in conjunction with the Charlton L. Smith Foundation and the Taaffe family)

            The Courtenay Taaffe Memorial Scholarship was created in 2005 to honour Courtenay’s rugby passion and life achievements. She played hooker and flanker for UVic, James Bay, Crimson Tide and Team B.C. She coached the JBAA junior women, the Vancouver Island Crimson Tide junior women, the Vancouver Island Japan Club team and the Stelly’s Secondary Queen Bees. Courtenay set a precedent for hard work and accomplishment in the sport of women’s rugby. Courtenay passed away at the age of 29 of a rare and aggressive lymphoma.

            This scholarship is annually awarded to a female athlete who excels in rugby, academics and community service. It is open to 17-28 year old players/coaches/referees who are pursuing a full-time degree, diploma or certificate program at a Canadian university or college on Vancouver Island. Students commencing or continuing full-time studies in the fall of 2009 are eligible.

           If you are interested in contributing to the Courtenay Taaffe Memorial Scholarship please contact the Canadian Rugby Foundation