The Joe MacDonald Youth Football League will enter its 24th season this year and league officials have announced the new Joe MacDonald Youth Football Scholarship to past players, officials, coaches and volunteers of the league.
The goal of the scholarships, which will be awarded annually, is to financially assist individuals who are pursuing post-secondary education, with special consideration given to those individuals that are participating in both football and scholastics.
Those applying for the scholarship must provide a 500 word essay discussing how their involvement in the Joe MacDonald Youth Football League has affected their life.
In addition, applicants must provide proof of enrolment in a post secondary institution. Individual recipients will only be allowed to receive the scholarship once.
Every year, up to $5,000 will be made available for consideration to those who apply for the scholarships. The deadline to submit your application this year will be Aug. 1.
For more information and how to apply go to www.joemac.ca and remember that registration is now open for the 2017 season which kicks off Aug. 15.
