Bursary Program

About the Program 

The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Bursary Program was introduced in 1997 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 16 years, the OHF has distributed more than $270,000 to over 260 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:

• Be registered for three (3) years within the OHF in any capacity (player, trainer, coach, official)
• Have registered with the OHF during his/her application season
• Be a registrant in good standing with the OHF
• Be enrolling or enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada
• Meet the admission standards of the post-secondary institution that he/she will be attending
• Have clear academic status (students on probation are not eligible for a bursary)

Required Documentation:

• A letter from the candidate 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
• Two (2) letters of reference from current secondary 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:

• 40% of the total score will be for school related submissions, while the remaining 60% of the total score will come from personal contribution to hockey and the community.
• The number of recipients and the amount awarded to each will be determined by the OHF Bursary Committee

How to Apply

1)     Complete application form

2)     Submit all requirement documentation (all documents must be one-sided, unstapled, unbound and placed in order listed above) no later than 4:30pm on April 25^th,2015.

3)     Applications should be sent to the OHF Office:

OHF Bursary Committee
400 Sheldon Drive, Unit 9
Cambridge, Ontario
N1T 2H9

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 Lisa McInerney.