Award Name/Title: Canadian Rugby Foundation - George F. Jones Award

Amount: Varies

Application Status: Open

Application Due Date: September 01, 2022

Awards Details:

One of George’s most ardent passions is for the sport of rugby and he is a co-founder and first director of the Canadian Rugby Foundation .

Eligibility:

A current male or female student who is involved in the sport as a player, coach or administrator:

1. Involved in the development and expansion of the game;
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 may be emailed, mailed or couriered. Faxes will not be accepted.
5. The award recipient must agree to have her/his name and photograph publicized.  He or she must be prepared to promote the award as requested.

Selection Criteria:

1. Involved and devoted to the game but does not have to be an active player.
2.  Must be involved in helping expand the game of rugby in places like inner cities, first nation reserves, small towns, immigrant communities, etc.
3.  Must be able to demonstrate current involvement in the sport.

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 George F. Jones Award. Include your contributions to the rugby community, how you have helped expand the game, 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 someone who has been involved with you in the rugby community;
4. An electronic photograph in .jpg format.  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/george-f-jones/.

There is no Application Form need to be downloaded.