The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) is pleased to announce that as of Wednesday March 4, 2026 the 2026 OHF Scholarship Program is officially accepting applications.
The application window will remain open until Friday May 8, 2026
About the Scholarship Program:
Introduced in 1997, the OHF Scholarship Program was established to recognize and reward dedication to
both education and hockey. The program provides financial assistance to registered OHF participants to
help offset the cost of post-secondary education
Since its inception, the OHF has distributed more than $485,000 to over 430 post-secondary students
across the province
Scholarships are awarded to outstanding young individuals who demonstrate commitment and excellence
at the arena, in the classroom, and in their community. Recipients are selected based on:
• Academic achievement
• Hockey involvement
• Community engagement
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
• Be registered within the OHF (OMHA, GTHL, ALLIANCE, NOHA, OWHA, OHL) during the 2025–2026
season
• Have been registered for at least three (3) of the last four (4) years with the OHF as a player,
trainer, coach, or official
• Be in good standing with the OHF
• Be attending a Canadian post-secondary institution
Application Requirements:
Applicants are required to submit:
• Personal Essay (maximum 500 words)
• Topic is open-ended (e.g., hockey experience, overcoming adversity, how hockey has shaped
personal development, etc.)
• One Academic Reference Letter (on academic letterhead)
• One Hockey-Related Reference Letter (on hockey organization letterhead)
• Most Recent School Transcript
All participants (players, coaches, trainers, and officials) within each of the OHF Members (ALLIANCE,
GTHL, NOHA, OHA, OHL, OMHA, OWHA) are eligible to apply.
Complete application details and submission information is available on the OHF website
Scholarship Submission Portal: Submit Here