Wentworth Golf Bursaries Guidance notes

Royal Holloway developed a new partnership in 2008 with the Closing Date prestigious Wentworth Golf Club to offer two full golf membership Students interested in applying for the 2012–13 bursary should bursaries to our students. Wentworth is a venue where the past, complete their application form and forward it to the College Sports present and future come together, where classic, timeless golf Development Executive by no later than 31 August 2012. course design and tournament heritage meets 21st century course conditioning and immaculate playing surfaces. Further Information Students interested in applying for a Wentworth Golf Bursary can also The Club has three championship golf courses, all rubbing shoulders contact the Sports Development Executive: with one another in glorious Surrey heathland surrounded by ancient woodland of pine, oak and birch. Tel: 01784 414431 Email: [email protected], Each has its own charms, distinct identity and unique challenge. The or visit: www.rhul.ac.uk/sports East and the West were designed by famed golf course architect Harry Colt; the West was recently modernised by three-time major champion and Wentworth Club touring professional Ernie Els. Eligibility Two full golf membership bursaries will be available from Wentworth Golf Club each year, offering access to the three championship courses and accompanying sporting and social facilities. The bursary will be valid for one academic year but may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance. Applicants will be expected to have a scratch or low single figure handicap as well as meeting the full criteria of the award. Applicants must represent Royal Holloway as part of the College teams or individually. Wentworth Golf Bursaries 2012-13 Application form

Please read the guidance notes before completing this form. Please complete all parts of this application form, in capitals, and tick as appropriate. Please note that only applicants that apply for STARS will be considered for this bursary.

A Personal details

Title: Mr / Mrs / Miss / Ms / Other Surname:

First names (in full): Date of birth: Sex:

Address for correspondence (term-time): Address for correspondence (non term-time):

Telephone: Telephone:

Email: Email:

Mobile telephone:

UCAS Personal ID or Royal Holloway student number:

B Course

Course of study:

Department:

Level of study: Undergraduate Postgraduate Other

Mode of study: Full-time Part-time

Year of study: Total Course Length (years):

Status: Current student (Year …… of ……)

Accepted onto course at Royal Holloway (not yet attending)

Awaiting result of application onto course

Not yet applied to Royal Holloway C Sporting information

Would you be available to represent Wentworth Golf Club? Yes No

What handicap are you currently at?

How many times a week do you anticipate you would be using Wentworth facilities?

Supporting Information – Please write a paragraph of supporting information that highlights why you should be considered for the Wentworth Bursary (400 words max; please continue on a separate sheet if necessary). D Testimonials

Personal testimonial (character reference) Golfing testimonial (This should be completed by your club secretary on headed paper, confirming your playing ability and handicap)

Name: Name:

Address: Address:

Telephone: Telephone:

Email: Email:

Relationship to you: Relationship to you:

Reference enclosed: Yes No Reference enclosed: Yes No

Please note that applications will not be fully considered until references are received.

How did you originally hear about the Wentworth Bursary?

Signature of applicant: Date:

Please return your completed application form to: Sports Development Executive, Sports Centre, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom. (For assistance with this application form please telephone 01784 414431). Closing date for applications is 31 August 2012.