Introduction
Team West Coast Triathlon Society (TWC) participates in swimming, cycling, running and triathlon related events and is a volunteer run, not-for-profit organization established to (a) encourage family participation, fitness, enjoyment and competition in single and multi-sport events specifically including swimming, running and cycling and (b) organize and promote mass participation in events of a sporting nature so as to provide education and public awareness of purpose (a) above.
For more information about TWC, please visit our Team West Coast Running and Triathlon Society (Victoria BC) page on Facebook.
Please contact the TWC Scholarship Committee at twc.annual.scholarship@gmail.com for any questions about this scholarship.
This scholarship recognizes high-school graduates who balance academics and athletics as triathletes, duathletes, aqua-bikers, swimmers, cyclists, or runners, who commit to personal growth and involvement in the sport community, and who have been accepted to a post-secondary educational institution.
Selection Criteria
The applicant:
• must graduate from a high school in School Districts 61, 62 or 63
• must have been accepted to attend a post-secondary educational institution in the 12 months following graduation from Grade 12
• must have competed in triathlons, duathlons, aqua-bike, swimming, cycling or running events in the past 12 months
• must describe their academic and athletic goals for the next 12 months
• must not have received this scholarship before
• may have promoted the sport of triathlon, duathlon, aqua-bike, swimming, cycling or running in the past 12 months or supported others’ participation in these types of events
Instructions for Completing the Application Form
1. Complete all sections of the template provided. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
2. Include the following documents with your application:
a. Required: Acceptance letter from the post-secondary institution or proof of enrollment.
b. Required: Two letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, or community leaders who can speak to your character, achievements, and potential.
c. Optional: copies of any certificates, awards, or recognitions related to academics, athletics or promotion of the sport.
3. Email the completed application and supporting documents to twc.annual.scholarship@gmail.com no later than midnight on June 30th .
4. For the question: “What are your top 3 educational goals and how do you plan to achieve them?” responses can be a bulleted list or essay form, must be 200 words or less, clear and specific. Preference will be given to responses that include focus on fostering continual personal and intellectual growth, participating in the school community and high academic performance.
5. For the question: “List up to five triathlon, duathlon, aqua-bike, swimming, cycling and/or running events that you completed in the last 12 months.” These can be single or multisport events. Level of competition options are School/Local, Provincial, National, International. Preference will be given to applications with five events completed and the highest level of competition and age group results.
6. For the question: “What are your top 3 athletic goals and how do you plan to achieve them?” responses can be a bulleted list or essay form, must be 200 words or less, clear and specific. Preference will be given to responses that include focus on fostering a balance of athletic goals with academic goals for mental and physical well being, promoting or supporting others’ participation in sport and improving sport-specific skills.
7. For the question: “How have you supported the sport of triathlon, duathlon, aqua-bike, swimming, cycling or running in the last 12 months?” check all that apply. Provide the details as required if you volunteered or led activities to support the sport or others’ participation in the sport. Preference will be given to responses that have competed, volunteered and led initiatives to support the sport
