Financial Aid & Scholarship Program
With the assistance of Canadian Tires Jumpstart Charity, Black Girl Hockey Canada has the ability to provide young BIPOC women with the funding needed to support their athletic careers no matter their age or level of play through a need-based financial aid program as well as an application-based scholarship program for high achieving student athletes that aspire to pursue their hockey careers into post-secondary education.
Scholarship Awards
Scholarships are offered on an annual basis for those who fulfill the scholarship criteria. These scholarships are designed to assist and encourage Black women to pursue their interest in hockey, a sport where they are often underrepresented at the highest levels. These scholarships will be disbursed once a year and are available to players all over Canada, as well as internationally. The following scholarships should be applied to the applicant’s seasonal cost required by their registered club or school and/or equipment. For those who live in the United States, please visit our US www.blackgirlhockeyclub.org
The Angela James Scholarship Award
$6500
The Bernice Carnegie Scholarship Award
$5000
The Blake Bolden Scholarship Award
$4500
The Sarah Nurse Scholarship Award
$3000
In order to qualify for this scholarship, applicant must:
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Be registered on a competitive seasonal hockey team or playing at the collegiate level
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Ages 15-19
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BIack Women in Hockey (moms, daughters, sisters and friends)
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Maintain a 2.5 GPA
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Provide a letter of recommendation (eg. a current or former coach, a teacher, a mentor etc.)
Rising Star Scholarships (5)
$2500
In order to qualify for this scholarship, applicant must:
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Be registered on a seasonal hockey team
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Ages 10-15
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Black Women in Hockey (moms, daughters, sisters and friends)
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Maintain a 2.5 GPA
*Applications are Due June 30th and Scholarship awards will be announced August 25th.*
Financial-Aid & Equipment Requests
Black Girl Hockey Club Canada will provide need-based financial aid through an application process where players of all ages and levels of play can request up to $2500 for league fees and travel and/or needed equipment. Requests will be taken on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year and disbursed by Board discussion and vote.
*Please note Applicants can apply up to three times a calendar year for need-based financial aid. If further assistance is needed, the Board will further discuss the applicants request.*
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Be registered with a seasonal hockey team or learn to play organization
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All ages
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BIack women (moms, daughters, sisters and friends in hockey)
We hope by carving out a safe space for Black women and the people who love them, we can grow the game of hockey in Black communities all across the world.