In lieu of our annual VGBA Langara Challenge Basketball Tournament, the Vancouver Girls Basketball Association is still committed to supporting our female student-athletes. In partnership with Langara College, a minimum of six VGBA scholarships and two Langara College scholarships will be awarded.

The emphasis of these awards will be placed on students-athletes who have competed at an elite level of basketball, while displaying excellence in both sportsmanship and citizenship. Applicants should also show a commitment to their school and/or community through involvement in coaching, officiating, leadership and volunteer activities. Applicants should be candid about barriers to success.

Application Requirements:
– Student-athlete must be in Grade 12 attending a Vancouver school
– Up-to-date Grade 11 and 12 transcripts
– Two reference letters (one from a coach)
– Candidates must include a 300 word essay that describes their future plans as well as any barriers that they face in reaching their goals.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND NECESSARY ATTACHMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY:
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 by 4:00PM DEADLINE

VGBA SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: $500

Eligibility: Any female-identifying players or managers graduating from a Vancouver public or independent high school in June 2021.

Description: The emphasis of these awards will be placed on students-athletes who have competed at an elite level of basketball, while displaying excellence in both sportsmanship and citizenship. Applicants should also show a commitment to their school and/or community through involvement in coaching, officiating, leadership and volunteer activities. Applicants should be candid about barriers to success which can be verified with a coach’s letter of reference. Successful applicants need to attend school in 2021/2022.

Number of scholarships awarded: 6 minimum

LANGARA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: Any female-identifying players or managers graduating from a Vancouver public or independent high school in June 2021. Must have played on senior team in 2019-2020.

Description: Successful applicants need to attend Langara College on a full-time basis in 2021/2022. Full-time is defined as taking nine credits in one term. Langara College Selection Committee will use similar guidelines to the VGBA scholarships and will make final selection. See above.

Number of scholarships awarded: 1 minimum

VGBA FALCON BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: Any female-identifying players or managers graduating from a Vancouver public or independent high school in June 2021 who commits as a team member to the Langara Falcons Women’s Basketball program in 2021/2022.

Description: Successful applicants need to attend Langara College on a full-time basis in 2021/2022. Full-time is defined as taking nine credits in one term. Langara College Selection Committee will use similar guidelines to the VGBA scholarships and will make final selection. See above.

Number of scholarships awarded: 1 minimum