Scholarship

$500 RMMBHA-SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

RMMBHA will award two (2) $500 scholarships, each season, to deserving athletes. 

Purpose of this Scholarship:
The purpose of these scholarships is to provide some financial assistance to two (2) registered RMMBHA players who are graduating and enrolling in any post- secondary institution.

Amount:
Each scholarship is valued at $500 and will be provided by RMMBHA to the two (2) successful applicants.

A successful applicant MUST:

• complete the application in full and provide all required information.
• be a registered player on a RMMBHA team for the season in which they are applying for the scholarship.
• be a grade 12 student who is proceeding from grade 12 to a post-secondary institution.
• be a current member of the association with a minimum of three (3) years good standing.
• demonstrate good citizenship, character and leadership within the league and their community.
• include all required documents and/or letters as specified below.  If the required documents do not accompany the application, it will not be considered.

Selection Process:

• The scholarship committee will review completed applications to determine the two (2) scholarship recipients.
• The scholarship committee will consist of current board members who choose to join the selection committee.  No one on the scholarship committee can be related to any of the applicants.
• Review of applications will be confidential.
• Applications must be submitted by 7:00pm, May 15 of each season in the drop box at Renegades Arena.
• Only complete applications will be considered; late applications will not be accepted.
• The successful candidates with be notified by June 15 of each season.
• Payment of scholarship will be issued on proof of payment of tuition.
• Scholarship must be claimed by December 31st of the year following the award.

Along with this application, applicants must include:

• A letter from any coach, from one of the last three (3) seasons, outlining the candidate’s character, leadership and in particular, the candidate’s athletic ability. 
• A letter from a member of the community (teacher/principal/employer) written on behalf of the candidate outlining his/her leadership qualities, community activities and character. 
• A 250-300 word essay answering one (1) of the questions listed on the application front page.