THE ROBERT T JONES JNR MEMORIAL TRUST



THE ROBERT T JONES MEMORIAL TRUST

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2020/2021

Notes to Referees

Jones Memorial Scholarships to Emory

Bobby Jones was the outstanding golfer of his generation - perhaps of all time - whose many other qualities were honoured in St Andrews when he became a Freeman of the Burgh in 1958. After his death, friends and admirers on both sides of the Atlantic established a Scholarship programme “to perpetuate his memory in the hearts and minds of young people by creating a permanent memorial to his sense of values and character”. The Scholarships are funded by three Trusts, in Atlanta, New York and St Andrews. They enable four St Andrews students to study at Emory University in Atlanta each year whilst four Emory students come to St Andrews.

Candidates must be matriculated, full-time students in the University of St Andrews, and normally aged between 17 and 23. The St Andrews to Emory scholarships are open to all nationalities, except United States citizens. The Trust deed specifies that they are to be selected with regard to character, academic record and proposed course of studies.

During the selection process, the applicants are assessed using the following criteria:

• Academic record

• Verbal and written skills

• Record of leadership in the life of the St. Andrews community and/or broader community

• Ability to be an able ambassador for the Robert T Jones Trust and the University of St. Andrews

• Interpersonal and presentational skills

• Course of study and scholarly interests that can be pursued at Emory

A good academic record is essential because the Scholars will be representing St Andrews at another University. Other qualities are also sought, however.

Bobby Jones was an all-rounder and the selectors will be keen to know how else the candidates have spent their time at University. Golfing ability is not a necessary criterion though an active interest in the game is a consideration, for instance because the Scholars have the privilege of attending the Masters Tournament. On such occasions - and the Emory Trustees have been very hospitable to their guests - the Scholars have an ambassadorial role, for which reasonable experience of public speaking is also advantageous. The Trust Deed does explicitly state that the awards have the aim of "encouraging qualities of leadership in young men and young women".

Students can apply in their final year as an undergraduate. Fully funded students will attend Emory after graduating from St Andrews.

General

1. These notes have been abstracted from a rather fuller set prepared for candidates. This is available on online at:



2. When you have completed the reference, please email it to roberttjones@st-andrews.ac.uk. It is up to the candidate to ensure that their application is completed online by the closing date for applications, Friday 29 November 2019, and that each referee is given adequate notice to support their application.

3. The Trustees are extremely grateful to academic staff for the trouble they take when preparing their references and for submitting them on time. Competition for this award is always fierce and the references play a key part in the selection process.

Niall Scott

September 2019

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