Established by the Town of Riverview, the Embracing Responsibility Scholarship honours Barb Hurlbut’s exceptional contributions as the former Aquatic Center coordinator for over three decades.
This annual $2,000 CAD scholarship is open to lifeguards and swim instructors at the Pat Crossman Memorial Aquatic Center and the Ken Gabbey Outdoor Community Pool. It aims to promote employment, retention, and acknowledge the significant contributions in these roles.
Eligibility Criteria
- Current employee at the Pat Crossman Memorial Aquatic Centre or Ken Gabbey Outdoor Community Pool.
- Enrolled in Grade 12 or pursuing post-secondary education (excluding Masters or Postdoctoral).
- Must attend an approved school full-time in a degree/diploma program.
- At least 400 hours of work by the time the scholarship is awarded.
- Submit an essay on responsibilities, impact, and leadership, along with a reference letter from a school official.
Application Process
Submit an online form with personal details, work experience, the essay, and a reference letter. Applications and documents are due by 1 p.m. AST on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Selection Process
The recipient will be announced in Spring 2025, following evaluations and interviews by a selection committee of former and current Town of Riverview employees.
Key Dates
- Application Period: Now - February 18, 2025
- Deadline: 1 p.m. AST, February 18, 2025
- Finalists Notified: March 2025
- Interviews: March - April 2025
- Status Notification: April 2025
- Recipient Announced: April/May 2025
2025 Essay Topic
As part of the application process, candidates are asked to submit an essay that reflects on their personal journey as an employee at the Pat Crossman Memorial Aquatic Center.
In up to 500 words, reflect on your responsibilities, impact, and leadership roles at the pool. Describe your leadership experiences both within the aquatic environment and in other areas of your life. Discuss how these experiences have prepared you for your next chapter in post-secondary education and your future academic endeavors.