The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Bursary Program was introduced in 1996 to recognize and reward dedication in education and hockey. The program provides financial assistance to registered OHF participants to offset the cost of post-secondary education. In the past 18 years, the OHF has distributed more than $330,000 to over 300 post-secondary students.Each year, the OHF awards bursaries to outstanding young people who display an incredible amount of commitment both at the arena and in the classroom. The bursary recipients are determined on the basis of academic achievements, hockey involvement and community involvement.
2015 OHF Bursary Program Eligibility & Application Requirements
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible to receive a bursary, a candidate must meet the following criteria:
- Be registered for three (3) years within the OHF in any capacity (player, trainer, coach, official)
- Be registered with the OHF during his/her application season
- Be a registrant in good standing with the OHF
- Enrolling in post-secondary full-time studies in Canada for the first time
Required Documentation:
- A letter from the candidate (maximum 500 words, single spaced) outlining his/her contributions to hockey, what the game of hockey has meant to him/her and other information such as volunteer or community involvement
- One (1) letter of reference from current school on official letterhead
- One (1) letter of reference from a hockey related organization on official letterhead
- Most current copy of Official School Transcript
- A copy of candidates current marks summary
Note:
- Applicants will be scored based on their personal contribution to hockey and the community as well as their school related submission
- The number of recipients and the amount awarded to each will be determined by the OHF Bursary Committee
How to Apply
1) Download and complete the OHF Bursary application form.
2) Submit all requirement documentation (all documents must be placed in order listed above) no later than 4:30pm on April 24th,2015.
3) Applications should be sent to the OHF Office via email to [email protected]
4) Applications are to be submitted in a single PDF file and named accordingly: Last Name, First Name - U, C or U/C
a. Use "U" if you have applied only to University
b. Use "C" if you have applied only to College
c. Use "U/C" if you have applied to both University and College
The OHF will announce successful applications no later than September 2015. Bursary cheques will be processed in October 2015 upon receiving proof of enrollment. Proof of Enrollment must be in the form of official documents from the post-secondary institution the recipient is attending. Payment will be made directly to the recipient.
For more information regarding the OHF Bursary Program, please contact Dave Hysen