OHF Bursary 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 $485,000 to over 430 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.

THE 2026 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ON MARCH 4th, 2026.

Want to prepare your submission ahead of time? You will need:

• To be registered within the OHF (OMHA, GTHL, ALLIANCE, NOHA, OWHA) during the 2025 - 2026 season.
• Have been registered for 3 out of the last 4 years with the OHF as a player, trainer, coach, or, official.
• Be in good standing with the OHF.
• A Personal Essay About (max. 500 Words)
  • Applicant has creative freedom to write (hockey experience, a story about how you overcame adversity, how hockey has shaped you as a person, etc.)
• One Academic Reference Letter (Academic Letterhead Required)
• One Hockey Related Reference Letter (Hockey Organization Letterhead Required)
• Your Latest School Transcript
• Must be attending a Canadian Post-Secondary Institution.

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

Eligibility Requirements

1. Be registered with the OHF during the current season

2. Been registered for 3 of the last 4 years with the OHF (player, trainer, coach, official).

3. Be in good standing with the Ontario Hockey Federation.

Required Documents

1. A personal essay (500 words)

2. One academic reference letter, one hockey related reference letter, and school transcript.

3. Summary of mid-term marks.

Application Process

1. Visit www.ohf.on.ca

2. Navigate to the top bar: "scholarship program" page and read the qualifications.

3. If you are qualified, visit the submissions portal and apply!