Randy Diamond Bursary

Softball PEI Bursary in memory of Randy Diamond

Softball PEI is very proud to announce the Randy Diamond bursary that will provide $500 to deserving softball players to assist with their post-secondary education.

The bursary is in memory of a long time Softball member and friend, Randy Diamond. Randy was very well known in the Softball community having played, coached and umpired at many different levels. As a lover of all sports, Randy always had the support of his family. Even at 66 years old Randy was very competitive in everything he did. In 2021, Randy was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer. Unfortunately, Randy lost his battle on May 4^th 2021. Softball PEI is excited to see Randy’s legacy continue while helping Softball players further their education.

Name: Randy Diamond Bursary

Funding the Bursary:

1. Annual Co-Ed Slo-Pitch Tournament in memory of Randy Diamond, hosted in partnership with Softball PEI and Friends & Family of Randy Diamond.
2. Donations can also be made to Softball PEI.

Eligibility for the bursary:

1. Must be a member in good standing of Softball PEI
2. Must be enrolled in a post secondary.
3. Must have played for a Softball PEI sanctioned program for a minimum of 3 years.
4. No age restrictions for applicants.
5. Can be eligible during the duration of your post secondary program.
6. Preference given to applicants who demonstrate perseverance in both sport and education.
7. You can only receive a Softball PEI bursary once.
8. You can reapply if unsuccessful in the previous year. 

Payout & Amount of the Bursary:

1. Softball PEI will pay the $500.00 directly to the recipient
2. Number of bursary’s awarded each year will depend on the amount of money in the fund year to year. 

How to apply for the bursary and how they will be awarded:

Send an email to Softball PEI at softballpei@gmail.com or mail to Softball PEI, 20 Enman Crescent Suite 210, Charlottetown PE C1E 1E6 outlining the following:

1. Your name and contact information.
2. What post secondary institution are you enrolled in?
3. Where and how long have/did you played Softball?
4. What does Softball mean to you?
5. Why do you deserve the Randy Diamond Perseverance bursary?
6. How will this help with your post secondary education?
7. How have you given back to Softball?
8. How has Softball helped you in your everyday life?
9. Is there anything you want to say about Softball, Cancer or furthering your education.

Selection of Bursary Recipients: Softball PEI will collect all applications and forward them to the Diamond family, and they will select and present the winners on an annual basis.

Deadline to apply will be May 1^st annually. 

BURSARY RECIPIENTS 2023

• Ashley Cullen
• Lydia Enman
• Neely Johnston
• Skye Monaghan
• Julia Smith

BURSARY RECIPIENTS 2022

• Nadine Walsh
• Lauren Smith
• Lindsay Drover
• Sophia Jeffery
• Kylee Campbell

BURSARY RECIPIENTS 2021

• Sydney Halliwell
• Lila Willdey