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Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship

Scholarship Value $1,000

Number of Scholarships 6

Overview & Criteria

The Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship fund is provided by Bert & Greta Quartermaine and is dedicated to assisting worthy BC School Sports student-athletes competing in badminton at the high school level in their desire to attend an Accredited Post-Secondary school.

The Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship rewards excellence in both scholastic and athletic pursuits. The successful applicants will be student-athletes who have balanced their achievements as badminton athletes with significant success as leaders and contributors to their community.

To qualify for the Bert & Greta Quartermaine Scholarship, the applicant must:

  • Have played badminton at a BC School Sports member school during their grade 12 year.
  • Be graduating this year and will be entering their first year of full-time studies at an “AccreditedPost-Secondary Institution.
  • Demonstrate leadership and volunteerism within their school or community.
  • Be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or person to whom refugee protection has been confirmed under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Scholarship Amounts

  • Six (6) $1000 scholarships will be awarded to the most worthy candidates.
  • A minimum of two (2) males and two (2) females.

Instructions

Candidates must complete a BC School Sports Badminton Scholarship Application Form online, and submit the following mandatory documentation in support of the application:

  • A letter of recommendation from the badminton coach.
  • At least one letter of support outlining your involvement in the community.
  • A transcript of grades showing percentages for all grade 11 and 12 courses completed, as well as interim percentages for all courses in progress.
  • A 500-750 essay outlining on one of the following topics:
  • Describe a time when you dealt with failure. How has school sports taught you to overcome it? OR
  • What sets you apart from other student-athletes? How has your school sports experience helped foster those qualities?