2. Eligibility - To be eligible, players must be:
(1) currently registered in the PCAHA Midget or Juvenile divisions; and
(2) in grade 11 or 12, or finished high school.

3. Utilization of Scholarships - Players in high school will have two years after graduation to utilize a scholarship. Those players finished high school will have two years to utilize a scholarship. (Upon receipt of a written request from a scholarship winner, the PCAHA Executive Committee 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 receive not more than one award from the PCAHA Scholarship Program in a calendar year. Where a candidate is eligible to receive more than one award in a given year, he or she shall receive the scholarship or bursary award with the higher monetary value. A scholarship or bursary winner shall be eligible to win a scholarship or bursary in any subsequent year of eligibility.

5. A number of scholarships are awarded in recognition of academic achievement and community/school service combined with hockey participation, to Midgets or Juveniles best meeting the criteria. The PCAHA and the sponsors of the Scholarship Program wish to encourage hockey players 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:
(1) Academic achievement.
(2) Good school and community participation and service.
(3) Hockey participation.

8. How to Apply - Applicants should complete the PCAHA Scholarship Application Form (available from the PCAHA Executive Director - see below) 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:

(1) Letter from a designated executive member, Association official, or team official from the applicant’s Association.
(2) Letter from applicant’s school Principal or Counsellor.
(3) Copy of most recent school report card.
(4) 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 90.

10. Deadline for Submission - Applications and supporting letters must be received at the PCAHA Office no later than Friday, April 1, 2005. All scholarship applications, completed as specified above, are to be sent 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. Midget and/or Juvenile scholarships shall be open to all eligible applicants to the Program with the exception of the following awards:
(1) The Juvenile Scholarship Award (if any) is awarded to the Juvenile Division applicant best meeting the criteria.
(2) The Jim Hoeght Memorial Referee Scholarship is awarded to the Midget or Juvenile applicant best meeting the criteria who is an active (BCAHA carded) referee.

13. To recognize citizenship combined with participation in Minor Hockey, the PCAHA awards the Community Service Bursary to the applicant to the PCAHA Scholarship Program who has demonstrated outstanding service to the community. For this award, academic considerations will be secondary. Players applying for this award should use the standard PCAHA form and attach the appropriate letters of reference (as per #8 above).

14. Midget Special Bursary Awards - The PCAHA awards a number of special bursary awards in conjunction with the annual Midget Scholarship Tournaments (Male and Female). These bursaries are awarded to the player(s) who best exemplify excellence and sportsmanship during the course of the tournaments.

15. Juvenile Special Bursary Awards - The PCAHA awards a number of special bursary awards in conjunction with the annual Juvenile Scholarship Tournament. These bursaries are awarded to the player(s) who best exemplify excellence and sportsmanship during the course of the tournament.

16. To obtain copies of the PCAHA Scholarship Application Form, or for further information, please contact: