AWARD FUNDS

There are three categories of award funds, some of which are managed by the Canadian Rugby Foundation, some of which are funds within the Foundation that are managed by the Fund Sponsors, and lastly, some of which are managed by non-Foundation organizations without a corresponding Foundation fund.

1. Foundation Awards are managed and presented by the Canadian Rugby Foundation. Application Checklist is here. Application Form is here.  Click on the specific award for details on award dates and eligibility.
2. Awards are presented by various Foundation Award Funds. Information on each is below.
3. Other Awards and Scholarships are presented by non-Foundation organizations and listed below as a resource for interested students.
4. Award payments may be made:
   1. direct to the student, and when done will be processed through Rugby Canada who will issue the T4A tax form or
   2. through the university who will issue the T4A tax form.

In both cases, payments will be made by EFT as the Foundation no longer cuts cheques.

Please check the individual award page as the deadline and address for applications varies.

Student Awards & Scholarships

The Foundation is proud to support the next generation of Canadian rugby players through a growing portfolio of student awards and scholarships. These funds are designed for student-athletes who are actively involved in the game — recognizing not just performance on the field, but academic achievement, community contribution, and the spirit of rugby both on and off the pitch. The directory below brings together all student-focused funding opportunities in one place making it easy to explore, download, and share with parents, coaches, teachers, and teammates.

Whether you play club rugby, university rugby, or are just beginning your journey in the game, we encourage you to download the directory and discover the awards available to you.

[Directory *Pending*]

For a full listing of all Foundation and Award Funds — including those open to players, coaches, officials, and volunteers beyond the student level — please see the complete list of Award Funds below.

FOUNDATION AWARD FUNDS  (Managed by and presented through the Canadian Rugby Foundation)

• Courtenay Taaffe Award Fund
• George Jones Award Fund
• Thomas Family Award Fund
• Quinn Lauridsen Memorial Award Fund
• Lt. Colonel W.D.C. Holmes University Awards (For the Love of the Game Fund)

      Note:

• • Application Checklist is here.
  • Application Form is here.
  • You must be a Canadian Citizen or Canadian permanent resident to apply
  • Nominations for the Lt. Col. W.D.C. Holmes University Awards are made by the 16 participating coaches in November at the U SPORTS Women's Rugby Championship and the Canadian University Men's Rugby Championship. Please send nominations to jeffachan@gmail.com one week prior to the start of each tournament.

AWARD FUNDS  (Managed and awarded by Foundation Award Funds - Click below)

• • Colette McAuley NSWT Award Fund
  • C.O.R.E. (Central Okanagan Rugby Enthusiasts)
  • Cowichan RFC Larry Thibodeau Memorial Award Fund
  • Dave Huang Memorial Award Fund
  • David Burnett Memorial Award Fund
  • David Robinson Memorial Award Fund
  • Dennis Crawford Memorial Award Fund
  • Don Ennis Rugby Fund
  • Don Whidden Memorial Award Fund
  • Doug Tate University Coach of the Year Award Fund
  • Gerald McGavin Coaching Award (BC Rugby Union)
  • Guelph Gryphons Women’s Rugby Award Fund
  • Jack Patrick & Nick Mathers & Tillman Briggs Family Awards Fund
  • John Cannon Memorial Award Fund
  • John Jones Memorial Award
  • Judy Seddon Memorial Award
  • Kevin ‘Lunk’ Wirachowski Award Fund
  • Liam Geddes Memorial Award Fund
  • Marina and Howard Gerwing Award
  • Paul ‘Koby’ Kobayashi Memorial Award Fund
  • Rick Bourne Rugby Award Fund
  • Steven Batie Memorial Award Fund
  • Stampede 7s Award Fund

MAKING A DONATION

Generally you will be able to make donations to the individual funds through forms found beneath their fund bio. If you are using a VPN, this may not allow the form to work. If a link isn't working, try pausing your VPN, and if that doesn't work, you can make your donation directly to your selected Fund at CanadaHelps.org here.