Junior/ Youth Club Ambassador Scholarship

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Elite Youth Club Ambassador Scholarship PurposeThe Board has approved the establishment of an Elite Youth Club Ambassador Scholarship Program via the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF). This program will ensure all donated funds are tax-deductible while creating a clear pathway to support and develop one male and one female elite player each year—or two of the same gender, depending on the number of eligible applicants.The program will:<ul><li>Recognise and nurture emerging talent within the Club.</li><li>Provide fundraising and developmental support to young golfers aspiring to compete at the highest level.</li><li>Strengthen RCGC’s reputation as a leader in junior and elite player developmen</li></ul> Scholarship Program OverviewEach year, two scholarships will be awarded to Members aged 22 years and under. The program will provide financial support, funded through donations, to assist with tournament expenses, RCGC membership fees, equipment costs, or tuition.Scholarship recipients will serve as Ambassadors of RCGC, representing the Club with distinction in both local and national competitions.Funding will be provided through tax-deductible donations to the ASF, up to a maximum of $15,000 per recipient, per year. If additional funds remain in the ASF account, these will be carried forward to support scholarship holders in future years. The Club will also contribute $2,000 per recipient from the budgeted Junior Development Fund to seed the program.Funds will be managed by RCGC, and scholarship holders may submit reimbursement requests for golf-related expenses, including:<ul><li>Membership subscriptions</li><li>Tournament entry fees</li><li>Equipment purchases</li><li>Travel and accommodation</li><li>Coaching and tuition</li></ul> Eligibility CriteriaApplicants must:<ul><li>Be a current member of Royal Canberra Golf Club</li><li>Be aged 12–22 years</li><li>Ideally be graduates of the RCGC Junior Program</li><li>Commit to RCGC as their “home club”</li><li>Represent RCGC (if selected) in Pennant</li><li>Compete in the Club’s major events (e.g. Club Championships, and at least three Monthly Medals annually)</li><li>Utilise the RCGC Training Facility via bookings and approval from the Golf Shop</li><li>Always represent the Club with etiquette and good manners</li><li>Promote RCGC through appropriate social media activity</li></ul> Selection Process<ul><li>Each year, an Expression of Interest (EOI) will be issued to eligible members.</li><li>Interested members must submit a written application outlining their achievements, goals, and commitment to RCGC.</li><li>The Board will review all submissions and select one male and one female recipient. Depending on applications received, both recipients may be of the same gender.</li></ul> Benefits to RCGC<ul><li>Establishes a pathway program supporting talented young members</li><li>Enhances the profile of RCGC as a leader in elite player development</li><li>Strengthens the Club’s reputation within the Canberra and broader golfing community</li><li>Provides opportunities to foster future professionals and leaders in golf</li></ul>