What They're Looking For
City: Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Duncan, Esquimalt, Ladysmith, Langford, North Saanich, Parksville, Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach, Saanich, Sidney, or Victoria
Sports: Rugby- ⚧Gender: Woman
Age: 17 - 28
Additional Notes
A current female student playing rugby on Vancouver Island who is:
1. Playing either club or university rugby;
2. Between 17 to 28 years of age as of the end of September of 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 are eligible.
About Scholarship
Courtenay Taaffe was vibrant, determined, talented and dedicated; she had endless energy and enthusiasm for her passions in life, one of which was the sport of rugby. This scholarship was created in 2005 to honour Courtenay’s rugby passion and life achievements. The successful recipient will share some of the many qualities Courtenay did including a strong work ethic, both in the classroom and on the field, as well as an enthusiastic and determined personality. 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.
About Company
The Canadian Rugby Foundation operates independently of, but cooperatively with, Rugby Canada. The Foundation is a non-profit organization governed by a Board consisting of directors appointed by the Foundation from donating members, and from Rugby Canada.