Successful Applicants will be notified by August 30, 2023
Incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed.
The 2023 Selection Panel is very much looking forward to reviewing your application and inclusivity program plan; please ensure you take the time and care to complete each section with the supporting details and documents, to the best of your ability. This comprehensive application is an opportunity for you to showcase your values, personality, talents, and passions for the future of curling. We look forward to getting to know you through this process. Good luck!
APPLICANT DETAILS
EDUCATION
CURLING
List all your personal curling accomplishments within the last three years, identifying the competition or event, year, your roll or involvement, and your team results.
VOLUNTEERING
*Volunteer leadership is a key cultural value of our sport and sporting community.
List your volunteer experiences over the last three years, both within the sport of curling and your community at large.
ACHIEVEMENTS
List any awards or recognition that you have received in the last three years, including academic, athletic and other awards.
Please also list any scholarships you are currently receiving.
PERSONAL ESSAY
Write a personal essay (maximum 2 pages) that shares your vision for the future of curling in Canada, and what influences you and your
generation of curlers can have on the development of our sport and sporting community.
Note: The essay is given careful consideration by the selection committee. Please ensure your essay is given significant attention in your application.
It cannot be longer than 2-pages.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
In consideration of the Canadian Curling Association (CCA), also known as Curling Canada, awarding me a 2023 For the Love of Curling Scholarship, I, hereby agree to the following:
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed the “Code of Conduct” (Code). (Found in Section VII)
- I hereby agree to comply with all provisions of the Code and understand that the Code is an intrinsic part of the sport of curling generally and of this Award in particular, and I agree to abide by this Code.
- I have read the disciplinary proceedings provisions of the Code and agree that any conduct in contravention of the Code that I might engage in will be dealt with by those provisions.
- I consent to the CCA and their agent or appointees:
a) Photographing;
b) videotaping;
c) filming and/or;
d) recording my voice and further;
e) Exhibiting, publishing, and broadcasting my name or any photographs, videotapes, films, or other likenesses of me or any sound recordings of my voice in any promotion, reports, or advertising about or in connection with the CCA. - I hereby waive the right to any payments or royalties in connection with the actions described above, regardless of whether such exhibition, publication or broadcast is on a commercial basis and regardless of whether a fee is paid to anyone in connection with such exhibition, publication or broadcast.
- For the purpose of building awareness for the Curling Canada’s philanthropic programs and the For the Love of Curling scholarship program and the sport of curling, I consent to:
a) Being readily available for interviews for the purposes of creating communications to be used for fundraising.
b) Write one blog post, in coordination with the Foundation Manager, to be used in the promotion of the scholarship program or as stewardship for CCA donors.
c) Act as an Ambassador for Curling Canada’s philanthropic national youth programs, by volunteering at one CCA event or initiative, as schedules and geographic locations permit.
d) Wearing logos, name badges and other CCA identification on apparel provided by the CCA.
e) Conduct a local promotional fundraising initiative or campaign to raise awareness and funds for future For the Love of Curling scholars. - I have read and agree to the eligible expenses and terms of reimbursement. I understand that the CCA has final say in the determination of eligible expenses. (Found in Section VII)
- I have been given the opportunity to obtain independent legal advice prior to signing this agreement, and fully understand its provisions.
- I certify that the information contained in this application is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge.