Through generous support from Joan’s family, the Lifesaving Society of BC & Yukon is able to offer this annual scholarship in memory of Joan MacKinnon. This scholarship aims to support someone at the start of their aquatics career and remove barriers, such as course fees, travel, food, lodging, or associated costs.
Award Value
$1000
One Scholarship of $1000.00 each will be awarded each year.
Application Deadline
Scholarship application and reference letters must be received in the Branch by 4:30 pm January 31.
Timeline
Award recipients will be chosen by the end of February.
Scholarships will be awarded at the Branch Annual General Meeting in March.
Eligibility
Nominees must be holders of current Lifesaving Society awards and a resident of a community with a population of under 100,000 people.
Selection
Applicants must submit the standard application form along with a resume outlining aquatic experience, both paid and/or volunteer, accompanied by letters from one work reference and one personal reference. Volunteer involvement in the aquatics community is an asset.
Application
Applicants must submit the standard application form along with a resume outlining aquatic experience, both paid and volunteer, accompanied by letters from one work reference and one personal reference. Volunteer involvement in the aquatic community is an asset.
Apply Now
Click the button below to download the form. Once you have filled it out, please email info@lifesaving.bc.ca and attach the filled out form. All required documents must be attached.
Please do not mail in applications (via Canada Post) as applications can be delayed.
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