Introducing the GMHA Graduate Scholarship Program, News (Georgina Minor Hockey Association)

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Feb 28, 2025 | GMHA Executive | 888 views
Introducing the GMHA Graduate Scholarship Program
The Georgina Minor Hockey Association is excited to announce the GMHA Graduate Scholarship Program for the 2024/2025 season.  

This program will recognize and reward a commitment to hockey and community involvement for up to 5 GMHA members. The association will be awarding up to 5 x $1,000 scholarships to provide financial assistance to graduating members of the Georgina Blaze family for their post-secondary education.

The successful candidate(s) will be chosen by an Award Review Committee, consisting of members of the GMHA Executive. Final award selection must be approved by the President (any Executive member that is related to an applicant will be excluded from the selection/voting process).

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must have been a member of the GMHA for a minimum of 2 consecutive years during their minor hockey career
  • Open to players born in 2007 or 2006 that took a “gap” year
  • Must have played their final year of eligibility for either the UYMHA or the GMHA
  • Must be a current resident of Georgina
  • Must be enrolled full time in a post secondary institution (college/university) for the upcoming 2025/26 academic year 


Information Required Checklist

  • Application Form: Scholarship Application Form
  • Current copy of high school transcript
  • A letter outlining your contribution to hockey, involvement in the community, volunteer involvements and what hockey has meant to you (max. 1 page)
  • Letter of program acceptance from college/university on school letterhead
  • Letter of reference from your coach, employer, volunteer coordinator or other appropriate individual


All applications and accompanying documents must be submitting no later than APRIL 1, 2025.

The award will be announced during the year end banquet. 

GOOD LUCK TO ALL APPLICANTS!!

 
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