Scholarships

Richmond Lacrosse Association Scholarships

Donny Gladstone Memorial Scholarship Criteria 2024

Background:

The Richmond Lacrosse Association provides Box and Field lacrosse to players of all ages and ability within the City of Richmond. This year, the association is pleased to offer two $500 Donny Gladstone Memorial Scholarships. These scholarships are meant to support a Richmond Lacrosse Association player, coach or referee who has registered for Post Secondary Education and will be attending a program starting in the Fall of 2024 (or Fall 2025 latest).

 Scholarship Eligibility and Criteria: 

• Graduated from high school in 2024.
• Has been registered as a player, coach or referee for the Richmond Lacrosse Association for a minimum of two years within the last six years.
• Accepted, registered and attending a post secondary institution by Fall 2024 (January 2025).  The successful candidate will receive funds once proven enrollment has been provided to the RLA selection committee.
• Scholarship amount must be used in full within 18 months of being awarded.
• Completion of the online application in full and submission of a supporting letter before the application deadline.

Application:

Please follow the link below to complete an the online application.  Every applicant must submit a written letter indicating why they should be the successful candidate for this year’s scholarship.

All applications MUST have a supporting letter to be considered complete.

RLA Scholarship Application Form

Application deadline:

Application close date is May 15, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.

Supporting Letters and paper applications can emailed to: vpminor@richmondlacrosse.com  or secretary@richmondlacrosse.com 

Mark Blanchette Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a graduating U17 player who shows dedication to the sport of lacrosse through fair play, teamwork and dedication to the sport

The Blanchette family sponsors with award with a trophy to each player in U11, U13 an U15 who is voted as the most fair play and dedicated player on the team

A U17 player will receive a $500 scholarship for post secondary education of their choice once they graduate from High school