OHF Bulletin 26-007 - 2026 OHF Scholarship Program - Applications Now Open
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 OHF 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 will be available on the OHF website beginning
March 2, 2026.
The Ontario Hockey Federation looks forward to recognizing another group of exceptional student athletes, coaches, and officials in 2026
OHF Bulletin 26-007 - 2026 OHF Scholarship Program - Applications Now Open