SCHOLARSHIPS
Ringette Canada scholarships
The Agnes Jacks Scholarship Awards - are named in honour of Mrs. Agnes Jacks who, following the untimely passing of her husband Mr. Sam Jacks (ringette's founder), picked up the gauntlet and became a dedicated and tireless promoter of the sport. Mrs. Jacks became a well known and well loved figure in the ringette community and over the years became known across Canada as ringette's "goodwill ambassador".
This program provides a number of scholarships of $1,000 each towards post-secondary education for ringette players, coaches and officials who demonstrate a strong commitment to the sport of ringette. The number of scholarships offered each year is determined by Ringette Canada's Board of Directors.
Please click here for complete information contained in the Agnes Jacks Scholarship Awards application package. Applications must be received by Ringette Canada no later than January 31, each year. [PLEASE NOTE: Applications are due IN THE OFFICE on January 31. This does NOT mean post-marked by January 31.]
The Cara Brown Scholarship, which recognizes and rewards combined performance in elite ringette and scholastics, is awarded to registered ringette players who are actively playing ringette at the elite level (AA or at the highest level offered in the applicant's community), who are entering a Canadian university on a full-time basis for the first time, and who combine academic excellence with a strong commitment to the sport of ringette. Starting in the 2010-2011 academic year, Cara has generously increased this scholarship to $1,000. Two annual scholarships are provided and successful applicants also receive a certificate recognizing their achievements.
Cara Brown is a ringette athlete who enjoyed a spectacular career. She played competitively in both Sudbury and Calgary, participated in seventeen Canadian Ringette Championships, served as team captain at the World Ringette Championships in 1990, 1992 and 1994, and participated in the 1998 International Summit Series in Europe.
Ringette Canada is grateful to Cara and her company, Brown Economic Consulting, for their generous support of this program.
Please click here for complete information contained in the Cara Brown Ringette Scholarship application package. Applications must be received by Ringette Canada no later than January 31, each year.
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Ringette Canada or your Provincial/Territorial Association
Other Grants and Scholarships: www.caaws.ca
