2019
GEORGE GREGAN SCHOLARSHIP GEORGE GREGAN AM George Gregan AM (born 19 April 1973) is a retired As a member of the Wallabies, he has attained the zenith Australian rugby union player, and is currently Australia’s of the rugby world, winning the Rugby World Cup in 1999. highest ever internationally capped player. George was George and his longtime Wallabies teammate, fly-half born in Lusaka, Zambia and graduated in 1994 with Stephen Larkham, also hold the all-time record for Test a Bachelor of Education (Physical Education) at the appearances by a halfback partnership with 79. George’s University of Canberra. other notable achievements are: • Appointed as a member of the Order of Australia in George was capped 136 times in Super Rugby for the June 2004 for his services to rugby union in particular Brumbies from the inception of that competition in 1996 as the Wallabies’ Captain through 2007, helping to lead them to overall victories • Inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2009 in 2001 and 2004. He is a foundation Brumbies player and one of the few players whose career spans both • Inducted into the International Rugby Board Hall of the amateur and professional eras. He was capped 139 Fame in 2013 times for the Wallabies and his appearances as Australian • Awarded the University of Canberra Alumni Excellence Captain include a Bledisloe Cup win in 2002 and an extra- Award for the Faculty of Education, Science, Technology time loss to England in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final. and Mathematics in 2013. GEORGE GREGAN SCHOLARSHIP2019
This prestigious sporting scholarship provides an opportunity TERMS AND CONDITIONS for outstanding young rugby union players to be mentored • Up to five scholarships are available per year. both on and off the field. In line with University of Canberra’s commitment to nurture the sporting and career aspirations of • Scholarships will cover 100% of recipients’ HECS debt for the leaders of tomorrow, the successful scholarship recipients subjects passed only. will network with elite athletes, coaches and top-level teams • Recipients must maintain their enrolment as a full-time from a range of sports. The recipients will also benefit from student during the term of the scholarship. Part time study regular one-on-one mentoring sessions with Brumbies High may be considered under exceptional circumstances. Performance staff. • Recipients should maintain a minimum of a pass average and adhere to the University of Canberra’s undergraduate The goal of the scholarship is to prepare the recipients for life policies and procedures as at https://guard.canberra.edu. beyond rugby. They will achieve an internationally recognised au/policy/Academic/Progress. degree in the discipline of their choice, which is enhanced by the global networks, industry connections, and work experience • Recipients who do not maintain a pass average may have opportunities for which the University of Canberra is renowned. their scholarship withdrawn. The successful recipients would commence study at the • Recipients must continue in the Brumbies Rugby pathway to University of Canberra in Semester 1 of the scholarship year, a suitable standard. play in Canberra’s premier club rugby competition, the John I • Recipients must agree to be profiled to promote scholarships Dent Cup, and be part of the Brumbies Academy programs. offered by the University of Canberra. • Recipients must agree to their academic progress being ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION made known to the scholarship sponsors if required. • Australian Citizen. • The University will reserve the right to re-allocate the • Accepted into an undergraduate degree at the University of scholarship if for any reason the scholarship is withdrawn. Canberra. APPLYING • Played at an elite schoolboy rugby level. • EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE DUE BY 30 SEPTEMBER Note: Selection will be made based on Brumbies Rugby’s 2018 FOR 2019 SCHOLARSHIPS. These will be considered impression of the applicant’s level of demonstrated potential by Brumbies Rugby as soon as possible after this date. to succeed at a Super Rugby level. Where two or more students Applicants may be asked for additional information where are considered equal in the selection process, the applicant’s required including Year 11 and 12 school reports and an academic achievements will be used for selection. endorsement letter from a Level 3 Rugby Union coach. GEORGE GREGAN SCHOLARSHIP
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST BE AUSTRALIAN2019 CITIZENS ONLY.
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For all enquiries and application submission, please complete the form above and contact Brumbies Head of Academy, Daniel Hooper Email: [email protected]