CBTF Scholarship Application Form

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 15

Annually the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation recognizes and awards a scholarship to a CBTF athlete who will be attending a post-secondary institution as a full-time student enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate (diploma or degree) program in the coming September.

This award is one-time only and is nonrenewable.

The recipient will be announced during an Awards Ceremony at the Canadian Championships.

What is a scholarship? A scholarship is a way of recognizing and financially aiding students who have achieved academic and personal excellence.

Criteria: The CBTF Scholarship is based on four criteria:

1.The applicant must be an active, full-time, competitive CBTF baton twirler and accepted into a post-secondary institution as of September (current year).

2.The applicant must be a Member in Good Standing with the CBTF. Any significant athlete/parent outstanding bills is unacceptable.

3. The applicant must show intent to remain involved with the sport as an athlete, coach, judge, volunteer, etc.

4.The applicant must highlight his or her academic performance and personal excellence. Note: Although community service is not a requirement, some involvement may be a deciding factor between two athletes of comparable academic standing.

How do I apply?

1.Complete this application in full.

2. Attach your post-secondary institution's letter of acceptance or enrolment confirmation.

RECEIPT OF APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 15

If you have any questions please contact the CBTF Athletes’ Rep at athletesrep@cbtf.ca
A confirmation email will be sent to you upon submission of this form

After the following terms are met, the CBTF Treasurer shall release the scholarship funding to the award recipient:

1. The athlete must provide a confirmation of enrollment at the post-secondary institution to the 1st Vice- President; and

2.The athlete must renew his or her CBTF membership. Renewal shall be confirmed by the CBTF Membership Registrar to the 1st Vice-President.

Name (First and Last)*

Email address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com

CBTF Membership*

Citizenship*

CanadianPermanent Resident

My Current Status is:*

Most recent GPA or Final Average

out of (maximum)

Name of Institution*

City*

Province*

Program of Studies*

Link to your institution’s webpage that describes the program in which you will be enrolled*

Length of program*

What is the highest badge/pin that you have earned as an athlete?*

Please indicate your level in the following events:*

	Not applicable	Level C	Level BN	Level BI	Level BA	Level A
Solo
2-Baton
3-Baton
Medley
Solo Dance Twirl
Duet
Freestyle
Pair

Please indicate your level in the following group events:*

	Not applicable	Level C	Level B	Level A
Dance Twirl Team
Twirl Team
Artistic Group
Freestyle Team

Please indicate the last year you competed in (indicate "never" if you have not competed at that particular level):

World Championship*

Canadian Championships*

International Cup/Nations Cup*

Pan Pacific Cup*

If you are continuing as an athlete while in school, what are your competitive goals for the upcoming season?*

What has been your highest level of achievement as a Baton Twirler?*

What is the average number of hours per week spent training/practicing/in lessons/other*

Current Coach and Club*

Please indicate your CBTF Coaching Certification Status*

Do you assist the club coach or teach on your own?*

Do you volunteer or get paid to coach?*

What type of classes do you coach (i.e. beginner, pre-competitive events, specific events)?*

Have you guest-coached for other coaches, at clinics, at camps? (please provide location & date)*

Please indicate your CBTF Adjudicator Status:*

Please indicate your CBTF Judging Status*

Please indicate any Volunteer positions you hold for your club and/or province (eg: Club Publicity Chair, Provincial Athletes Rep)*

Please indicate any Volunteer jobs you perform for your club and/or province (eg: Club’s SDP Test Coordinator, competition tabulator/clerk/starter/entry processor)*

What reasons have motivated you to pursue your field of studies?*

What rewards have you received from staying involved in the sport while attending school?*

How do you plan to stay involved with baton twirling in the upcoming season(s)?*

How will you commit to your ongoing involvement in Baton after finishing school?*

I declare that the information provided on this application form is true and correct at the time of submission.*

Yes

I declare that I am undertaking the following studies*

at the following post-secondary institution*

in the year*

I hereby grant CBTF permission to share my name and contact information with clubs/coaches/provincial organizations in the area/city/province I am moving to so that I may continue my involvement in Baton Twirling.*

Yes

File Upload - Letter of Acceptance or Confirmation of Enrolment*

By signing this form permission is granted to CBTF to use the information in the application in publicity materials and programming.

Signature

CBTF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

TERMS OF SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPT

PERSONAL INFORMATION

PROGRAM OF STUDIES FOR UPCOMING ACADEMIC YEAR

CURRENT TWIRLING STATUS

COACHING INFORMATION

ADJUDICATOR INFORMATION

JUDGING INFORMATION

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

APPLICANT’S CAREER GOAL

DECLARATION