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OHF Scholarship
About the Program
The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Scholarship 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. Since its inception, the OHF has distributed more than $450,000 to over 400 post-secondary students.
The scholarships are awarded to outstanding young people who display commitment at the arena and in the classroom. The recipients are determined on the basis of academic achievements, hockey and community involvement.
1. Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible to receive a scholarship, a candidate must be attending a Canadian Post-Secondary School and:
- be registered with the OHF during the current season
- have been registered for three (3) of the previous four (4) years within the OHF in any capacity (player, trainer, coach, official)
- be in good standing with the OHF
2. How to Apply:
The submissions portal is now open! Scroll down and click the 'APPLY HERE" image.
The application deadline is May 23rd, 2025 at 11:59PM. This is a hard deadline, and applications will not be received after this date.
3. Required Documentation:
- A Personal Essay (max. 500 words) outlining your contributions to hockey, what the game of hockey has meant you and other applicable information such as volunteer or community involvement
- One (1) Academic Reference Letter from current school on official letterhead
- One (1) Hockey-related Reference Letter from organization on official letterhead
- Official School Transcript
- A summary of mid-term marks
- We understand the challenges that may occur with acquiring transcripts from schools. Please have your guidance counselor email any transcripts to scholarship@ohf.on.ca and include your full name in the subject line.
2024 OHF Scholarship Recipients
Thank you to all who applied for the OHF Scholarship and congratulations to those selected:
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Justin Barnes - OMHA |
Brooke Hudson - OWHA |
Cameron Robillard - OHA |
**Jackson Hall is recognized as this year’s Top Recipient. He also receives the Jim Stirling Scholarship Award, donated by BFL Canada.
B.F. Lorenzetti (BFL) is the insurance provider for Hockey Canada and its Branches. One of their objectives is to assist in the funding of young athletes and officials. In an effort to honor the contributions of long serving BFL colleague and friend Jim Stirling, BFL Canada has decided to change the name of the BFL Canada Risk and Insurance Scholarship program to the Jim Stirling Scholarship Program. Awarded to a participant in their graduating year of high school.
Watch a few highlights from 2024 winners!
Frequently Asked Questions
- All Participants (players, coaches and officials) within each of the OHF Members (ALLIANCE, GTHL, NOHA, OHA, OHL, OMHA, OWHA) are eligible to receive an OHF scholarship.
- Applicants will be evaluated based on their personal letter, reference letters, and transcripts.
- The number of scholarship recipients and the amount awarded to each will be determined by the OHF Scholarship Committee
- Where financial assistance is needed, consideration will be given
