2021 SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
Through our For the Love of Curling scholarship program the curling community across Canada plays an active role in supporting the next generation of passionate, talented and caring curlers.
This year, thanks to the generous support of the Governor General’s Curling Club Members, we will increase the number of scholarships awarded from ten to eleven. The scholarships, valued at $2,500 each, will be awarded to student curling athletes who have been accepted into a post-secondary education program.
The application period for the 2022 For the Love of Curling Scholarship program is
May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Please visit again during that time frame for full submission details.
Get to know our 2021-2022 scholars…
Calissa Daly
2021 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Carly Smith
2021 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Celeste Gauthier
2021 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Chantel Hoag
2021 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
presented by the Governor General Curling Club
Christopher Pratt
2021 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Jamie Smith
2021 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Johnson Tao
2021 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Jordon McDonald
2021 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Michaela Robert
2021 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Piper Croisier
2021 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Ryleigh Bakker
2021 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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Investing in our future champions
Investing in our future champions
Thanks to the generous support of the curling community every year For the Love of Curling Scholarships are awarded to deserving student athletes to help them follow their dreams on and off the ice.
These young athletes are the future of our great sport, by investing in them we are keeping curling competitive and thriving!
BRODIE BAZINET
For the Love of Curling
Curling Canada
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Get to know our 2020-2021 scholars…
Abby Marks
2020 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
“Growing up, I had many curling role models. I watched them succeed and yet still give back to the curling communities that supported them. It inspired me to share my love of the game with young curlers and encourage them to chase their dreams.”
Catherine Clifford
2020 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
“I love curling for the challenge and excitement it brings to my life. When I was younger it was a way to spend time with my family, and has since evolved into a way to develop friendships and be a part of a tight knit community.”
Dylan Niepage
2020 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
“Many of the people who I consider to be my best friends - people who I can trust with nearly anything - I met through the curling community. Without them I’m not sure where I would be, but I am very grateful that I have had the chance to compete in the sport I love while surrounded by a very supportive community.”
Gabriel Dyck
2020 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
“To be selected as a representative for this amazing sport is incredibly humbling. The pedigree of all past and current scholars is extraordinary and being among these people is an honour. I am incredibly grateful for the support of the curling community, which makes this all possible.”
Jaedon Neuert
2020 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
“I love the challenges in curling. There are so many small components that one can work at perfecting to become a truly great player; out on the ice, challenging myself and enjoying the game, is when I’m happiest.”
Jamie Scott
2020 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
“As a young curler, my role models in the sport were instrumental to the development of my goals and ambitions. It is now my privilege to be on the other side of the equation, giving back to the curling community through volunteering at local curling clubs, coaching junior programs, and introducing the sport to new curlers.”
Lauren Ferguson
2020 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
“I love curling because it has become a part of me. At the rink, I have learned so much about who I am and who I want to be. I have met some incredible people who have helped shape the person I am today, and I would not be where I am without them. The culture we have created in Canadian curling is something truly special.”
Lauren Rajala
2020 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
“Curling has always been a part of my family. I love this sport because on the ice I feel truly at home. I get a sense of family when working in a team dynamic and being in a such a welcoming atmosphere.”
Nathan Young
2020 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
“I love the endless pursuit of improvement that curing inspires and I especially love being a part of the curling community. I feel very fortunate to have so many amazing mentors, coaches and teammates and to have met many dear friends through our great sport.”
Taylour Stevens
2020 FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
“This award means the world to me. Curling has been one of my priorities for as long as I can remember and has taught me how to balance all of the key things in my life: curling, family, school, and giving back - which happens to be all of the things this scholarship values.”