PCAHA Scholarship Program

General

1. PCAHA awards a number of scholarships and bursaries each year to individuals who apply and who best combine the qualifications set out hereunder.

2. Eligibility - To be eligible, an individual must be:

• currently registered as a player in the PCAHA U18 or U21 divisions, or currently registered as a referee or team official but eligible to be registered as a player in the PCAHA U18 or U21 divisions; and
• in grade 11 or 12, or finished high school.

3. Utilization of Scholarships - Recipients in high school will have two years after graduation to utilize a scholarship. Those recipients finished high school will have two years to utilize a scholarship. (Upon receipt of a written request from a scholarship recipient, the PCAHA Executive Director can grant an extension to the two-year limitation). Scholarship funds must be used for tuition at a post-secondary educational institution. Should the scholarship amount be greater than one year’s tuition, the remainder may be applied towards a second year’s tuition.

4. An individual may not receive more than one award from the PCAHA Scholarship Program in a playing season except that the recipient of a Special Bursary Award under clauses 14-15, below, shall be eligible to apply for a Scholarship Award under clauses 5-13, below, and, if selected, also receive that Award. A Scholarship or Bursary recipient shall be eligible to receive a Scholarship or Bursary in any subsequent year of eligibility.

U18 and/or U21 Scholarships:

5. A number of scholarships are awarded in recognition of academic achievement and community/school service combined with hockey participation, to individuals described in (2), above, who best meet the criteria in (7), below. The PCAHA and the sponsors of the Scholarship Program wish to encourage participants to continue their involvement in Minor Hockey while achieving their academic goals.

6. Scholarships to be Awarded =The number and value of PCAHA scholarships will be determined by the Scholarship Committee and Executive Committee.

7. Qualifications:

• Academic achievement.
• Good school and community participation and service.
• Hockey participation.

8. How to Apply - Applicants should complete the PCAHA Scholarship Application Form and submit a personal letter containing an outline of academic achievements, community/school participation and service, and other qualifications. In addition, the following must accompany the application:

• Letter from a designated executive member, Association official, or team official from the applicant’s Association.
• Letter from applicant’s school Principal or Counsellor.
• Copy of most recent school learning update (report card)
• Copy of transcript of high school grades.

9. Selection - Applications will be reviewed by an independent adjudication committee consisting of respected educators. Selections will be approved by the Scholarship Committee and Executive Committee as per By-Law 93.

10. Deadline for Submission - Application forms and supporting documentation must be received at the PCAHA Office no later than March 31, 2026. All scholarship applications, completed as specified above, are to be emailed to scholarships@pcaha.ca or mailed to: PCAHA Minor Hockey Scholarships, #114 – 3993 Henning Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V5C 6P7

11. All applications become the property of the PCAHA Scholarship Program.

12. U18 and/or U21 scholarships shall be open to all eligible applicants to the Program with the exception of the following award:

• The Jim Hoeght Memorial Referee Scholarship is awarded to the applicant best meeting the criteria who is an active (BC Hockey certified) referee.