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Courtenay Taaffe Scholarship Eligibility

A female student currently playing, coaching or refereeing rugby on Vancouver Island who is:

  1. Playing either club or university rugby.
  2. A high school graduate between 17 to 28 years of age as of the end of Septemberof the year in which the scholarship is granted.
  3. Enrolled in a full-time degree (graduate or undergraduate), diploma or certificate program at a Canadian college or university for the academic year commencing in the year in which the scholarship is granted. Students commencing their studies in the Fall of 2009 are eligible.

General Guidelines:

  1. Unsuccessful applicants may reapply in a subsequent year.
  2. Successful recipients may not apply again.
  3. The scholarshipis conditional upon the acceptance and continuance in the educational program of the applicant's choice. Verification of acceptance will be required as well as a student identification number.
  4. Applications may be emailed, mailed or anarrangement must be made to drop off.  Faxes will not be accepted.
  5. The award recipient must agree to have her name and photograph publicized. She must be prepared to promote the scholarship as requested.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Strong academic achievement.
  2. Recognized contribution to the rugby community.

Application Requirements:

  1. A completed applicationform.
  2. A letter, not more than 250 words, describing the reasons why you would be a worthy recipient of the Courtenay Taaffe Memorial Scholarship. Include your contribution to the rugby community, other volunteer activities, your academic achievements, your most important accomplishments and your future goals.
  3. Two letters of reference from the two individuals named in your application.  One must be a coach or a teacher from your school, college or university. The other must be from an individual, other than a teacher or coach, who is familiar with your community service and rugby background.
  4. A high-resolution electronic photograph submitted with the application package or e-mailed to mrj@canadianrugbyfoundation.ca. We would prefer if the applicant is wearing a rugby jersey in the photo but that is not required (once submitted the photo will be the property of the Canadian Rugby Foundation).