In 2006, Grande Prairie resident and former Canadian Freestyle Ski Team athlete Ryan Blais established the Come Fly with Me Legacy Fund: an endowment held with the Northwestern Alberta Foundation as a result of the firsthand experience and support he received from our community and region throughout his athletic pursuits. He wished to extend the same opportunities to the next generation of elite level athletes that represent this region on the national and international stage.
This award is given to local athletes who require assistance to enhance their training and development. Recipients should demonstrate and value contributing to their community and strive towards the building of mutually beneficial relationships. Athletes are well positioned to be positive role models in their communities and can be the leaders of tomorrow.
This annual award is determined based on the value of the endowment fund each year. Applicants receiving this scholarship are still eligible for any of the other grants in the same year.
Past Recipients
| 2018 | Kieran Goldhawk - Biathlon Zachary Malmsten - Cross-Country Skiing Elizabeth Gustafson - Pistol Shooting |
| 2019 | Catherine Minic - Swimming Sydney Kinderwater - Judo |
| 2020 | Brooklyn Johnsen - Trampoline Ian Stoby - MMA Sydney Kinderwater - Judo |
| 2021 | Ethan Fernandes - Freestyle Skiing Sydney Kinderwater - Judo |
| 2022 | Huson Frayn - Swimming Elizabeth Gustafson - Pistol Shooting |
| 2023 | Ferris Sandboe - Rugby Elizabeth Gustafson- Pistol Shooting |
Application
- Please complete and submit the Come Fly With Me Fund Application Form (Interactive Form)
- *In order to submit your application form by email, you need to have Adobe Reader XI
- Please send the application form as an attachment to an email submitted to grants@cityofgp.com
Criteria
- Athletes must be or have been part of the Grande Prairie Sport Development System.
- Applications must include letters of support from a coach/mentor.
- Applications must include confirmation of membership with National Sport Association.
- Applications must include an individual goal statement outlining short and long-term goals and objectives.
- Applicants must disclose information about the amount of self-help, sponsorship and any other types of assistance.
- Applications must be received prior to the event occurring. Applications received after an event will not be accepted.
Eligibility
- The annual award amount is determined based on the value of the endowment fund.
- Applicants receiving this scholarship are still eligible for any of the other grants in the same year.
Deadline for scholarship applications is October 1 of each year.
Contact information:
Administrative Coordinator
Sports Development, Wellness and Culture, City of Grande Prairie
PO Bag 4000 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6V3
Phone: 780-538-0453
Email: grants@cityofgp.com