Tessa's Tournament Scholarship Application
About the Scholarship
This scholarship is established in loving memory of Tessa Beauchamp, a Holy Cross student and a caring, compassionate, competitive, and beautiful young woman with an incredible spirit and passion for life. Tessa valued family, faith, academics, athletics, and community service. Tessa also faced obstacles and adversity with courage and perseverance. Despite her personal challenges, Tessa went out of her way to make sure everyone around her felt welcome and included. Her warm smile would light up any room. Applicants may view more information about Tessa at www.tessabeauchamp.org. Applicants must complete the application form and attempt to provide a “snapshot” of related activities and endeavors in their own lives. Applicants may also choose to provide information in the format of their choice: written response, video, or movie format. Applicants can email, their completed applications to the Scholarship committee using the contact information listed below. |
Eligibility
The Tessa Tournament is a basketball tournament organized by the Tessa Beauchamp Foundation. Grade 12 students participating in the Tessa Tournament as a player or manager are eligible to apply for the Tessa Beauchamp Scholarship. Applicants must complete the application form and attempt to provide a “snapshot” of related activities and endeavors in their own lives. Applicants may also choose to provide information in the format of their choice: written response, video, or movie format. If choosing to apply electronically please ensure that your video not exceed 5 mb and ensure that you include information about which scholarship you are applying for and which high school you belong to. Purpose The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a high school student graduate who is enrolling in any post-secondary institution. Amount The amount of the Tessa Beauchamp Scholarship is a $1000 to FOUR graduating players or managers. Selection Process The scholarship committee will review applications to determine scholarship winner. Applications must be submitted by the deadline date. Application Deadline: Friday January 30th, 2026 | ||||||
Submit your completed application via:
Email
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Tessa's Tournament Scholarship Recipients
Year |
Recipients |
High School |
2014-2015 |
Michelle Bos Vanessa Bottiselle |
Holy Cross St. Thomas Aquinas |
2015-2016 |
Jordan Koral Rebecca Waithe |
Vernon Panthers Holy Cross |
2016-2017 |
Grace Sloan |
Holy Cross |
2017-2018 |
Kaylee Sauer Jasmine Lambert Jessica Hernandez |
Westsyde Oak Bay Sullivan Hts |
2018-2019 |
Rebecca Clarke Brooklyn White MacKinley Unruh Dierra Diggle Jessica Parker |
St. Aquinas Yale Smithers Fleetwood Riverside |
2019-2020 |
Jenna Griffin Ella Mellinghaus Sasha Salmon Jane Mackinnon |
Heritage Woods Argyle Burnaby Central Riverside |
2020-2021 |
Maezell Del Mundo Tanveer Waraich Ito Ologhola Nyah Courchesne |
Notre Dame Ecole Panorama Ridge Holy Cross Heritage Woods |
2021-2022 |
Jessica Phillips Emily Sussex Julia Robledano Esther Bradshaw |
Holy Cross Terry Fox Terry Fox Seycove |
2022-2023 |
Alana McIntyre Claire Nichol Sierra Lise Temi Aina |
Langley Secondary Holy Cross Claremont Sa-Hali |
2023-2024 |
Genevieve Jenkins Reese Tam Evelie Colclough Breanna Jolly |
Summerland Argyle W.L Seaton Vernon |
2024-2025 |
Marin O'Regan Paige Leahy Nimritha Dhesi Harshita Anmol |
Claremont Vernon Yale Fleetwood Park |