Jim Jones References

Jim Jones Basic Rolfing® Structural Integration Scholarship


References 

 References are an integral part of the selection process. References are required for both the RISI Admissions process and for the Scholarship application process, but this does not mean that they should be from  the same referee. In particular, for scholarship application it is helpful to include one reference that speaks to your community service experience. The reference letters must be written by your chosen referees and sent to you.  If you are selected for short-list consideration, you will be asked to email your references.

We will not accept references that are sent directly to the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration

Who can be a referee?

Please select your referees carefully; they should be people who can comment on your general suitability to receive the Jim Jones Scholarship Award. Referees should be known to you, either in an academic or professional capacity. They should not be a relative or close personal friend.

References must be:

  • Written in English. Your application will not be considered for an award if your references are not written in English.
  • Provided in a letter format, preferably typed, and addressed to the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration
  • Uploaded to your application form in PDF format.

When approaching your referees please direct them to the guidance section below on what they should include in their reference.

What should referees include in their reference?

References are an important part of the  Rolf Institute Scholarship application process and they are considered alongside the application form throughout the selection process. They will be reviewed by the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration so it is important that you provide as much relevant detail as possible to support the applicant.

If you have been asked to provide a reference to support a scholarship application please read below for further details on what to include:

Your reference should be provided in a letter format and it must be in English.

Your reference should cover the following:

1) How long have you known the applicant? 
2) In what capacity do you know the applicant? (e.g. professional, educational, supervisory, voluntary, religious) 
3) When you last had regular contact with the applicant?
4) A brief overall endorsement of the applicant, including their:

  • Skills in leadership and networking
  • Years and type of community service experience
  • Personal, intellectual, and interpersonal qualities
  • Ability to complete a demanding program in Rolfing Structural Integration

When to upload your references

If you are invited to interview you will be required to email two valid references prior to attending your interview. We recommend that you obtain your two references in good time to ensure they are ready and available to upload should you be invited to attend an interview.