NOTE: This Award is administered by Softball Canada.  Visit www.softball.ca for the most up to date information. 

The CLAUDE DESCHAMPS MEMORIAL AWARD was established in 1984 in honour of a former Executive Director of Softball Canada, Mr. Claude Deschamps.

This bursary is nationally administered by Softball Canada and is awarded annually to a female and male recipient towards their education. The recipients for this Award receive $1000.00 each and are chosen from the region* hosting the annual Softball Canada Congress (formerly known as the Annual General Meeting).To qualify for this Award, the applicant must be:

• Registered with the provincial/territorial association
• In a minor category, for a minimum of two (2) years prior to the application
• Be a resident of the province/territory
• Be in attendance at a recognized educational institution at a post-secondary level.

Softball Canada by September 15 of each year must receive a letter of application, a completed application form, along with a letter of endorsement from the provincial/territorial office.

Note: Reference letter(s) may be included whenever possible.

*Regions:
Western: Saskatchewan, Alberta, Yukon Territory and British Columbia
Atlantic:  New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island
Central:   Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, and Northwest Territories, Nunavut Territory
 

Claude Deschamps Memorial Award Application Form

Claude Deschamps Memorial Award Recipients