Kassandra Kaulius Memorial Scholarship
Kassandra Kaulius, 22, was a dedicated student at the University of the Fraser Valley, working two jobs while studying to become a teacher. A gifted athlete, she had earned full softball scholarships to two U.S. colleges and played the sport for 17 years.
On May 3, 2011, after coaching and playing a game in Surrey, BC, Kassandra was struck and killed by a drunk driver while turning left on a green light at 152nd Street and 64th Avenue. The van, speeding through a red light, hit her car at 103 km/h, sending it airborne and scattering wreckage 1,000 feet. She was just three blocks from home.
Kassandra played for teams including the White Rock Renegades, Delta Heat, Poco Ravens, and Surrey Storm, where she also coached. Known for her work ethic, kindness, and team spirit, she gave 100% in everything she did.
To honour her memory, her family established the Kassandra Kaulius Scholarship, awarded to students who embody her dedication to academics, sports, and community.
Deadline for submissions: May 15th annually.
Softball BC - Kassandra Kaulius Memorial Scholarship Application
The Doc's Blues Softball Bursary
The Doc’s Blues Softball Bursary was created to honour the legacy of the last club team to represent Canada at a World Championship and provide opportunities for future generations to realize their dreams through sport. Read the full story of our 1978 World Softball Championships silver medalist in the application form.
A bursary of $1,000.00 will be awarded to one successful applicant annually to be applied to their cost of education.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently registered with Softball BC
- Enrolled in a post-secondary institution and not on a full scholarship (academic or athletic). For the purpose of this bursary, post-secondary schooling is recognized as attending a university, college, or vocational school.
To Apply:
- Complete and submit the Doc’s Blues Bursary Application, write your own Letter of Introduction, and submit 3 Letters of Recommendation, one from each of the following: a past coach, a current or past teammate and one other from a relevant person who helped you with your softball or educational pursuits.
- Download the application: The Doc's Blues Bursary Application
Deadline for application is midnight, September 1, 2025.
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