W.O.A.A. Donald "Boom" Gravett Memorial BURSARY AWARD
The
W.O.A.A. Scholastic Bursary Award was established as a result of a generous donation by
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gravett and family.
For many years Mr. Gravett had been a loyal supporter of the W.O.A.A. serving in varied capacities.
In 1992, the 50th Anniversary of the W.O.A.A., he expressed a desire in providing financial assistance to a registered sports oriented person who is pursuing a post secondary education. Each year the Board of Directors may select an eligible candidate who will then receive a pre-determined grant. With the passing of "Boom" in 1997 the award was officially renamed the
WOAA Donald "Boom" Gravett Memorial Bursary Award.
This program is designed to assist students entering into or continuing post secondary education attending a Canadian University or Community College.
Bursary assistance will not be based upon scholastic standings. Approvals will be based on a combination of acceptance by a faculty to a post secondary institution or upon successful completion of one or more years of a program leading to a recognized degrees, diploma or certificate.
Assistance:
1. The maximum amount of assistance granted to a bonafide student shall be in the amount of $500.00 per scholastic year.
2. Applicants who are registered in a recognized course of shorter duration where tuition fees are reduced may be granted assistance on a pro-rated basis determined by the Board of Directors.
3. A student or apprentice may apply for a grant in order to purchase instruments, tools or related items.
4. Any of the above-mentioned items/articles must be directly related to and used/associated with the appropriate scholastic endeavour.
Eligibility:
Any student 21 years of age or younger who is currently or has previously been registered with the W.O.A.A., who has graduated from a Secondary School and continuing to a place of higher education.
Application Form - click "Don Gravett Memorial" Bursary Criteria and Application Form to download form and more information
BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS
1994 -
Miss. Ainslie Martyn - Ripley
1995 -
Mr. Shane Pegg - Bluevale
1996 -
Miss. Elaine Troyer - Mount Forest
1997 -
Mr. Scott Walls - Palmerston
1998 -
Mr. Joel Martin - Palmerston
1999 -
Miss. Alison Bradley - Cargill
2000 -
Miss. Brandy Flett - Teeswater
2001 -
Mr. Tyler Stewart - Blyth
2002 -
Mr. Kent Smith - Point Clark
2003 -
Mr. Russell Schneider - Drayton
2004 -
Mr. Patrick Rozendal - Wingham
2005 -
Mr. Tom Pettigrew - Wingham
2006 -
Mr. John Fischer - Teeswater
2007 -
Miss Katie Barclay - Chepstow
2008 -
Mr. Luc Lang - Elmwood
2009 -
Mr. Shawn Smailes - Chesley
2010 -
Miss Charmila Ireland - Tesswater
2011 -
No recipient
2012 -
Miss Diane Bushell - Lucknow
2013 -
Mr. Ty Sebastian - Brussels
2014 -
Mr. Tom Fischer - Teeswater
2015 -
Mr. Tyler Pauli - Mitchell
2016 -
Mr. Keegan Angel - Tara
2017 -
Mr. Dawson Currie - Wingham
2018 -
Mr. Brett MacLeod - Listowel
2019 -
Mr. Mackenzie "Mac" Fischer -Teeswater
2020 -
No Recipient -Covid-19
2021 -
Mr. Tyler Murray - Lucknow
2022 -
Miss Michelle Angst - Lucknow
2023 -
Mr. Mac Mulvey - Wingham
2024 -
Miss McKenna Thomson -Lucknow