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P.C.A.H.A.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GUIDELINES GENERAL: 1. The PCAHA awards a number of
scholarships and bursaries each year to players who apply, and who best
combine the qualifications set out hereunder. 2. Eligibility - To be eligible, players must
be: 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 playing season.
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. MIDGET AND/OR JUVENILE
SCHOLARSHIPS: 5. A number of scholarships are
awarded in recognition of academic achievement and community/school service
combined with hockey participation, to Midgets or Juvenile players 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: 8. How to Apply - Applicants should complete the
PCAHA Scholarship Application Form (available from the PCAHA Office or on the
PCAHA web site - 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. 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 91. 10. Deadline for
Submission -
Application forms and supporting documentation must be received at the PCAHA
Office no later than Friday, April 1, 2011. All scholarship
applications, completed as specified above, are to be sent to: PCAHA Minor Hockey Scholarships 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 award: COMMUNITY SERVICE
BURSARY AWARD: 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). SPECIAL BURSARY
AWARDS: 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. FURTHER INFORMATION: 16. To obtain copies of the PCAHA
Scholarship Application Form, or for further information, please contact: PCAHA Central Office |