Elite Scholarships 2013/14: The Maxine Hallworth GKT Rugby Scholarship
Applications are now open for the 2013/14 Elite Scholarships. Applicants wishing to apply must complete and
return the application form by Friday 11th October 2013 to Sports and Active Lifestyles Manager Anthony Currie.
Applicants will receive confirmation of their received application ahead of the Awarding Committees’ review of
all applications in mid-October. All candidates will then be emailed to inform them if they have been successful.
The Maxine Hallworth GKT Rugby Scholarship is available to student rugby players who are beginning their
studies at King’s in 2013/14. The scholarship consists of £1,000 awarded to a first year medical or dental student
who has demonstrated potential merit both on the rugby pitch and in their studies both prior to and during their
first term of College. The scholarship aims to allow the selected student to continue excelling while at College,
both on the pitch and off, and hopes to ensure top rugby players choose to attend King’s
This scholarship has been made possible by Dr Terence Gibson (Guy’s, Medicine, 1966 & President of the GKT
Rugby Club) and is named in memory of his daughter Maxine, who was a keen rugby supporter. The scholarship
fund has also been supported by Guy’s alumni who have generously contributed towards this new initiative which
aims to help maintain rugby at the Health Schools. £30,000 was raised towards the fund and it has been awarded
since 2007.
Most recent recipient
2012-13: Tom Crisp
Application
Please complete the form below, including a personal statement of no more than 500 words explaining your
academic and sporting achievements and why you believe you should receive this scholarship. You must also
include a written reference from your coach, either at your school or Rugby club.
The closing date for applications is Friday October 11th 2013.
Athletes that receive other scholarships from King’s College London will be considered eligible for this programme,
although they must declare their level of existing support in the application process.
Awarding Committee
The committee will consist of:
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Dr Terry Gibson – Former President of GKT rugby, father of Maxine Hallworth and Rheumatologist
(terence.gibson@kcl.ac.uk ).
Mr Geoff Koffman – President of GKT Rugby F.C. (geoff.koffman@gstt.nhs.uk)
Professor Stephen Challacombe - Vice President of GKT Rugby F.C - stephen.challacombe@kcl.ac.uk
GKT Maxine Hallworth Rugby Scholarship Application Form
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Personal Information
Name
Age / D.O.B
Course
Contact time
Year of Graduation
Contact Email
Contact Number
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Athlete Information
Position
Club(s)
(King’s or External)
Current Coach
(please provide email contact)
Current Level of
Performance/Competition
Highest Level of Performance/
Competition
Current Training Commitments
Contact with NGB programme /
TASS scheme, etc.
Do you receive Funding or
performance support?
(Include any scholarships from
King’s or external bodies)
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Performance Targets
What is your Academic and
Sporting performance targets for
this Season / Academic Year?
1)
2)
(please provide details)
3)
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Supporting Statement
Supporting Statement
(Maximum 500 words)
Have you included a Coaches
Supporting Statement
(Yes / No)
If no please explain why