Johnston Scholarship Form

Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline - 16th June 2021
The Johnston family in conjunction with the Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League Referees Association are proud to introudce the Johnston-Sharpe Scholarship to support emerging female referees in Qld. The applicants will be progressing with their refereeing career whilst pursuing tertiary studies or a trade based apprenticeship.

Scholarship Value
$2,000 - to be shared equally amongst the successful recipients. The judging panel reserve the right to deem all or any applicants ineligible and have the power to grant the scholarship to a maximum of two (2) joint grantees.

Eligibility

Can't have received the scholarship previously
Must have been an active referee for two (2) years, having been appointed to a minimum of Under 12's
No disciplinary issues with the member in the past 12 months
Must be studying a minimum of undergraduate degree at university (either on campus or externally) or have commenced a registered apprenticeship/traineeship and have obtained employment in that field
Applicants must be seen to be a contributing member of the association
Application Method

The applicant must submit an application that gives a brief profile of their officiating and academic achievements to date as well as outlining their goals for both studying and officiating. In addition the member must give examples of how they contribute to the association over and above their on-field duties.
The applications will be shortlisted by the SCGRLRA Mgt Commitee, ensuring all of the shortlisted applications meet the criteria, then all applications that meet the criteria will be passed on to the judging panel.

Judging Panel
The judging panel will be made up of Paul Stephenson (QRL State Officiating Manager), a member of the Johnston family (or nominee), and a mystery judge.

Dates
Applications open 2nd June 2021 and close 16th June 2021 with winner announced at the Ampol Women's State of Origin (25th June 2021).
Read and Understand the eligibility criteria.*

Yes, I have
If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
Personal Data:

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate:*

MonthDayYear
Mobile No. :*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail :*
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Gender:

MaleFemale
Career and Further Study
What is your Career Objective:

0/300
What further study are you undertaking to assist in achieving this goal ?
In 200 words or less, explain how you will utilised the scholarship funding to assist your study above.
Year of High School Graduation/Completion:
Will you be working while studying ?*

YesNo
If so, will you work:

Full-timePart-time
Please check if you or any of your family work for any of the following organizations:

NRLQRLSCGRLSCGJRL
What are you acheivements as a match official and how have you contributed to the SCGRL Referees Association ?
Your response should be 300-500 words and include your acheivements as a match official as well as the additional input you have had in assisting the association in producing better match officials and even better people.
Essay:

0/500
Applicant's E-Signature
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
E-Signature:*
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Scholarship Application Form

Personal Data:

Career and Further Study

What are you acheivements as a match official and how have you contributed to the SCGRL Referees Association ?

Applicant's E-Signature