TORONTO INNER-CITY RUGBY FOUNDATION (TIRF) AWARDS $41,250 IN
SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT 13 STUDENT-ATHLETES
Toronto, Ont. December 2023 – The Toronto Inner-City Rugby Foundation (TIRF) is pleased to announce the 2023-24 TIRF scholarship award recipients. We want to thank all our applicants and congratulate this year’s recipients. Thank you to the dedicated members of the scholarship committee who dedicate their time every year to the selection process.
For the 2023-24 academic year, a total of over $41,250 in scholarship funds will be awarded to 13 phenomenal student-athletes. TIRF is proud to support and invest in these remarkable student-athletes. In addition to playing, supporting, and growing the game of rugby, these students continue to give back to their communities and inspire their peers.
Over the past 12 years, TIRF has awarded approximately $474,000 to 38 outstanding TIRF participants as part of its commitment to help remove financial barriers and assist these remarkable young adults in pursuing their post-secondary aspirations. TIRF scholarships help produce outstanding leaders willing to give back to their local communities through the development of rugby and other social initiatives.
TIRF Scholarship Awards are made possible thanks to the generosity of the Doncaster Foundation and Eventi-YTM Capital Partners, who contributed to the 2023-2024 TIRF Scholarship Awards this year.
Applications for the TIRF Scholarship Award are accepted from January through May through the website: Scholarship Programs
2023-24 TIRF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
MULTI-YEAR AWARDS:
The Doncaster Scholarship Award is a $5,000 academic scholarship. Recipients could receive up to $20,000 over four years. These TIRF Scholars must remain in good academic standing for the length of their studies.
Doncaster Scholarship Awards (ranging from $2,000 – $6,000 per year)
- Moussa Omar – University of Toronto (4 years)
- Kiki Idowu – The University of British Columbia (4 years)
- Jaydon Morris – York University (1 year)
SINGLE-YEAR AWARDS:
These one-time scholarships are awarded to promising candidates who have demonstrated financial need, drive, and character.
Eventi-YTM Capital Scholarship Awards (ranging from $1,000 – $4,000)
- Isabella Gao – Queen’s University
- Katarina Peric – St. Francis Xavier University
- Ariel McCuaig – Humber College
- Deborah Osei-Owusu – Carleton University
- Shawnti Peters – Brock University
- Babs Ossom – York University
- Prince Ndukwe – University of Guelph-Humber
- Jaydon Morris – York University
Paul Myers Scholarship Awards (ranging from $250 – $5,000)
- Kiki Idowu – The University of British Columbia
- Moussa Omar – University of Toronto
- Angel Mugisha – York University
- Babs Ossam – York University
- Saige Johnston – University of Guelph
ABOUT TORONTO INNER-CITY RUGBY FOUNDATION
The Toronto Inner-city Rugby Foundation (TIRF) is a rugby-centred community development organization that uses rugby as a tool for social good. TIRF, a registered non-profit founded in 2011, builds community through rugby in 31 of Toronto’s underserved, low-income, priority neighbourhoods. Sanctioned by Rugby Canada, and Rugby Ontario, and working in partnership with eight Toronto rugby clubs; school boards and community service providers, TIRF reduces the financial, geographical, and cultural barriers that prevent children and youth from participating in the sport.