Rugby Canada Women in Rugby Leadership Scholarship Program

Rugby Canada is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the game. In an effort to diversify leadership in rugby so that the game reflects all of Canada, Rugby Canada are proud to announce this new scholarship program.

Mirroring the World Rugby Women in Leadership Scholarship Program, this program will award 3 recipients from provincial unions across the country funding of up to $4000 to pursue development opportunities that will enhance their ability to lead from within our sport. It is the ultimate goal of the program to provide a strong and diverse leadership base in Canada and a pipeline to the WR Scholarship Program and beyond.

Recipients will create an individualized development plan that may include formal and informal education, attendance to conferences, participation in working groups or committees, or other relevant activities. Travel, accommodations and conference fees in association with these activities may also be covered. If applicable, the recipients will also be assigned a mentor to support their development. Scholarship recipients will be required to submit 6 and 12-month reports on their progress and development.

The recipients will be connected to a larger network of women in leadership positions in rugby and sport in Canada. It is the long-term vision of this program that past recipients become future mentors as well.

Eligible applicants must:

• Currently be involved in Rugby at a governance level (Provincial Board of Directors) and,
• Aspire to be involved as the President/Chair of the Provincial Board of Directors, or,
• Aspire to be involved in the Rugby Canada Board of Directors.

Or,

• Currently be involved in Rugby at a senior leadership level (within a Provincial Union) or,
• Currently be involved in Rugby at an administrative level (within a Provincial Union), and
• Aspire to be involved in a senior leadership level at the Provincial Union.

Program objective:

To diversify leadership and increase leadership excellence in Rugby in Canada by elevating and promoting female administrators and directors through individualized development opportunities.

Please direct all inquiries to Jackie Tittley, Manager of Training and Education (jtittley@rugby.ca).