AMHA Scholarships
AMHA U18 Scholarship
Our Minor hockey association has grown in leaps and bounds just like our city over the past 10 years. We currently have over 1,400 hockey players, with a Board of Directors and Committees totalling over 40 amazing volunteers and 2 full time AMHA staff. We have over 80 teams that are coached and managed by 400 plus hardworking super humans. Airdrie has teams at all levels, including AAA to Recreation, with players who range in age from 5 to 18. Our teams play in six different leagues, as well as our own city league and recreation divisions.
For a number of years, AMHA has recognized our graduating U18 athletes at the end of the regular season, acknowledging their dedication and commitment to see a sport through to the end. To recognize their commitment, the AMHA Executive Committee want to support the community minded, dedicated athletes who are moving on from minor hockey and pursuing post-secondary education by offering monetary scholarship(s).
Eligibility
All U18 graduating athletes are eligible to apply. U18 athletes who are leaving for post-secondary after their second year of U18 (rather than a third) and those who complete their third year of U18 but will not be attending post-secondary until the following year are still eligible to apply.
Eligibility Criteria:
- an original and creative thinker
- committed to school and community
- a high achiever in academic and creative pursuits
- enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration
- AMHA Registered Athlete
- intending to begin post-secondary the following (or subsequent) academic year
Award Value:
The value and number of scholarships available will vary year to year. At minimum, we will have four (4) $500 scholarships available.
Application Process
Athletes must submit a written essay, “What I learned most from Hockey” or “How I Contributed to my Community Through Hockey”, as well as the appended form.
In addition, a letter of support from a community member (volunteer, teacher, coach etc.) must be submitted along with the essay.
Scholarship Deadline
The deadline to apply for the 2024-25 AMHA Scholarship is January 15, 2025. All documents must be submitted by the deadline to officeadmin@airdriehockey.com
Selection Committee
A selection committee of not less than 5 but not more than 9 will review the applications and choose the successful applicant (s). The selection committee will be volunteer members of the AMHA Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Operations Committee and may include members of the community who support AMHA.
Awards
The successful candidate(s) will be notified at the graduating midget ceremony.
Payment
Payment will be made to the recipient upon confirmed registration to post-secondary institution.
Submission checklist:
- Fillable Application Form
- Essay
- Letter of Support
- Post-Secondary Acceptance/proof of Application OR Letter of Intent for Application (include desired area of interest and potential school(s))
- Submitted to officeadmin@airdriehockey.com by January 15th
