Award Name/Title: Canadian Rugby Foundation - Thomas Family Award

Amount: Varies

Application Status: Open

Application Due Date: September 01, 2022

Awards Details:

The Canadian Rugby Foundation has a number of awards which have been named after deserving people in the rugby community who have made significant contributions to our game.  There is no family more deserving of this honour than the Thomas family.  Their contributions to Canadian Rugby have been more significant than any other in the past.  The Thomas’ initial pledge has also encouraged others to give back to the sport they love.

The Thomas family originates from Morriston, a small town in Wales.  As a young engineer, Mr. Thomas decided to emigrate to Canada.  He is, and always has been, very passionate about rugby.  It is for this reason that the family decided to make this significant pledge to support the Foundation as a way of saying thank you to a country and sport that has given so much joy to the entire family.  As a way of thanking the Thomas family for their extreme generosity to the Foundation and all of the various rugby projects they have supported over the years, the Foundation presents the Thomas Family Award to be distributed annually to a Canadian student playing the great game of rugby.

Eligibility:

Any male of female student who is currently playing rugby in Canada:

1.  Between 17 to 21 years of age as of the end of September of the year in which the award is granted;
2.  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 award is granted.  Students commencing their studies in the Fall are eligible.

General Guidelines:

1.  Unsuccessful applicants may reapply in a subsequent year.
2.  Successful recipients may not apply again.
3. The award is conditional upon the acceptance and continuance in the educational program of the applicant’s choice. Verification of acceptance will be required.
4. Applications must be mailed, couriered or e-mailed.
5.  The award recipient must agree to have her name and photograph publicized.  He or she must be prepared to promote the award as requested.

Selection Criteria:

1. Must be actively playing the sport and demonstrate that they plan on staying active in the game.
2. Strong academic achievement.
3.  Recognized contribution to the local and rugby communities.

Application Requirements:

1.   A completed application form;
2.   A letter, not more than 250 words, describing the reasons why you would be a worthy recipient of the Thomas Family Award. Include your contributions 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 from someone involved in the sport of rugby;
4.  An electronic photograph. 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).

For more information and to apply to this award, please visit https://canadianrugbyfoundation.ca/index.php/scholarship/thomas-family/.

There is no Application Form need to be downloaded.