The application submission period for the 2026 For the Love of Curling and Fran Todd All Heart Scholarships is now closed.
Many thanks to all student-athletes from across Canada who took the time to send in an application.
Successful candidates will be notified by the end of August.
FOR THE LOVE OF CURLING SCHOLARSHIP
The For the Love of Curling Scholarship is intended for young Canadian curling student-athletes who excel in curling, maintain a good level of academic standing, and demonstrate a strong commitment to their community through involvement in coaching, instructing, and other volunteer activities. The purpose is to give talented junior curling student-athletes the support to pursue their curling and academic dreams.
Ten For the Love of Curling Scholarships will be awarded to curling student-athletes who best demonstrate athletic and academic prowess as well as community leadership.
FRAN TODD ALL HEART SCHOLARSHIP
The Fran Todd All Heart Scholarship is intended for young Canadian curling student-athletes who embody the values of curling, place the highest priority on giving back to the sport, are passionate about sharing curling with their community, and maintain a good level of academic standing. The purpose is to give compassionate junior curling student-athletes the support to pursue their academic and community volunteer impact dreams.
Ten Fran Todd All Heart Scholarships will be awarded to curling student athletes who best demonstrate volunteer and community leadership to create meaningful change through sport.
- Eighteen of the twenty Curling Canada Scholarships, valued at $2,500 each, are generously funded by the Canada-wide curling community through our valued donors, Scholars for Scholars fundraisers, and the Secord Family Legacy Gift.
- The two remaining scholarships, which are “funded & presented by the Governor General’s Curling Club,” are valued at $3,500.
Founded in 1874, the Governor General’s Curling Club is an honorary society under the patronage of the Governor General of Canada that recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport of curling.
Celebrating Our Community of Support
We proudly recognize all the individuals and organizations whose contributions fuel these scholarships and inspire the next generation of leaders, athletes, and volunteers in the sport.
Get to know our 2026 scholarship recipients
JUSTIN ANDERSON
For the Love of Curling Scholarship 
MEGAN BLANDFORD
Fran Todd All Heart ScholarshipFunded by the Secord family legacy gift.
NICHOLAS CODNER
For the Love of Curling ScholarshipFunded and presented by the Governor General's Curling Club.
DYLAN DERKSEN
For the Love of Curling ScholarshipFunded by the Secord family legacy gift.
TYLER DERKSEN
For the Love of Curling ScholarshipFunded by the Secord family legacy gift.
CHLOE FEDIUK
For the Love of Curling Scholarship 
COLSEN FLEMINGTON
Fran Todd All Heart Scholarship 
JOLIANNE FORTIN
For the Love of Curling Scholarship 
ZACHERY FRENCH
Fran Todd All Heart Scholarship 
KATRINA FRLAN
For the Love of Curling Scholarship Funded and presented by the Governor General's Curling Club.
NATHAN GRAY
For the Love of Curling Scholarship 
HAYLEY GUSHUE
For the Love of Curling Scholarship 
GABRIELLE KING
Fran Todd All Heart Scholarship 
ELEX LOCKHART
Fran Todd All Heart Scholarship 
REBECCA REGAN
For the Love of Curling Scholarship 
MYA SHARPE
Fran Todd All Heart Scholarship 
CHARLES SNIDER
Fran Todd All Heart Scholarship 
KARSTIN SOUCY
Fran Todd All Heart Scholarship Funded by the Secord family legacy gift.
JUSTINE TONER
Fran Todd All Heart Scholarship 
RILEY WINTERS
Fran Todd All Heart Scholarship 
Past recipients: for the love of curling SCHOLARSHIP
2025
- Stephanie Atherton
- Cassidy Blades
- Zachary Davies
- Claire Dubinsky
- Bethany Evans
- Cailey Locke
- Julia Markle
- Christopher McCurdy
- Jesse Tiede
- Tanner Treichel
2024
- Morgan Deschiffart
- Matthew Duizer
- Owain Fisher
- Maria Fitzgerald
- *Amber Gargul
- Alyssa Nedohin
- Sitaye Penney
- Simon Perry
- Caylee Smith
- Justine Toner
*Funded and presented by the Governor General’s Curling Club
2023
- Sophie Blades
- Zoe Cinnamon
- Keelie Duncan
- Hannah Gargul
- Jayden King
- Madison Kleiter
- Aidan MacDonald
- Sarah McNeil Lamswood
- Benjamin Morin
- Kyle Stratton
- Alison Umlah
2022
- Sean Beland
- Brianna Cullen
- Emily Deschenes
- Jackson Dubinsky
- Cate Fitzgerald
- Rachel Jacques
- Isabelle Ladouceur
- Kibo Mulima
- Emma Nagel
- Carter Parenteau
- Cassie Rogers
2021
- Ryleigh Bakker
- Piper Croisier
- Calissa Daly
- Celeste Gauthier
- Chantel Hoag
- Jordon McDonald
- Christopher Pratt
- Michaela Robert
- Carly Smith
- Jamie Smith
- Jonhson Tao
2020
- Catherine Clifford
- Gabriel Dyck
- Lauren Ferguson
- Abby Marks
- Jaedon Neuert
- Dylan Niepage
- Lauren Rajala
- Jamie Scott
- Taylour Stevens
- Nathan Young
2019
- Bella Croisier
- Skylar Ackerman
- Émile Asselin
- Chantele Broderson
- Émilia Gagné
- Lauren Lenentine
- Paige Papley
- Wil Robertson
- Desmond Young
- Emily Zacharias
2018
- Kyle Doering
- Lindsay Dubue
- Tanner Horgan
- Ryan Jacques
- Kaitlyn Jones
- Ryan Lamswood
- Dustin Mikush
- Kate Sherry
- Selena Sturmay
- Glenn Venance
2017
- Nicholas Bissonnette
- Kira Brunton
- Krysta Burns
- Sarah Daniels
- Donald DeWolfe
- Robert Gordon
- Sara Guy
- Matthew Hall
- Sarah Hoag
- Matthew Manuel
- Brooks Roche
- Megan Smith
- Mackenzie Zacharias
2016
- Maxime Blais
- Karlee Burgess
- Kristin Clarke
- Megan Daniels
- Krista Fesser
- Hayden Forrester
- Jessica Humphries
- Sterling Middleton
- Tyler Tardi
- Daniel Wenzek
2015
- Carson Ackerman
- Chantal Allan
- Emily Gray
- Jessica Iles
- Janique LeBlanc
- Laura Masters
- Erin Pincott
- Thomas Scoffin
- Kristen Streifel
- Karsten Sturmay
2014
- Matt Allan
- Corryn Brown
- Daniel Grant
- Leah Hodgson
- Sarah Koltun
- Derek Oryniak
- Jocelyn Peterman
- Rebecca Roberts
- Kalia Van Osch
- Cathlia Ward
Past recipients: fran todd all heart SCHOLARSHIP
2025
- *Neave Alderson
- Sophie Blades
- Sahil Dalrymple
- Dylan Derksen
- Alicia Evans
- Adam Fenton
- *Drew Grattan
- Olivia McDonah
- Rylie Paul
- Aila Thompson
*Funded and presented by the Governor General’s Curling Club
2024
- Lisa Brisson
- Alex Duncan-Wu
- Amy Franchuk
- Chantel Hoag
- Kaamraan Islam
- Jayden King
- Julia Markle
- *Nathan Poklar
- Nicole Sun
- Tori Zemmelink
*Funded and presented by the Governor General’s Curling Club
As of 2024, the Fran Todd All Heart Award has transitioned to the Fran Todd Scholarship
2023
- Rebecca Doherty
- Madison Kleiter
- Simon Perry
- Tyler Powel
- Aryn Thibault
2022
- Jessica Byers
- Kaamraan Islam
- Kya Kennedy
- Ashleigh McKinnon
- Sitaye Penney
- Wil Robertson
- Luke Robins
- Logan Strand
Investing in our future
LEADERS & BUILDERS
Thanks to the incredible generosity of the curling community, each year 20 scholarships are awarded to a dedicated group of student-athletes, helping them pursue their dreams both on and off the ice. These young Scholars represent the future of curling, not only as athletes, but also as the builders of our sport: the future coaches, leaders, officials, and volunteers who will keep curling strong for generations to come. By investing in them today, we are nurturing tomorrow’s champions and safeguarding the legacy of curling in Canada.