RBC Amateur Hockey Scholarship for
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Overview (Jump to topic): Objective ›› Number of Awards ›› Value and Duration of the Awards ›› Requirements for Eligibility ›› Eligible Applicants Must Provide ›› Eligible Institutions ›› Eligible Programs ›› Selection of Scholarship Winners ›› Responsibilities of Scholarship Recipients ›› Payment ›› Application Deadline ›› Application Forms ›› Termination of this Scholarship Program ›› |
Objective
The purpose of this program is to promote post-secondary education by providing scholarship opportunities for students currently playing amateur hockey in each of the five Ontario Hockey League (OHL) regions in Ontario North and East. Scholarships are funded by the RBC Foundation (“RBC”).
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Number of Awards
Up to ten (10) entrance scholarships are available, to be awarded each year. Two (2) scholarships will be allocated per region: 1 to a female student and 1 to male student.
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Value and Duration of the Awards
Up to $5,000 CDN is available over a maximum of four academic years for students enrolled in a Canadian College or University. This is providing that the recipient maintains a full-time course of study, as determined by the institution, with an overall average of 70%, or recipients will be required to provide proof of academic standing at the end of each academic year. Each scholarship will provide $1,000 per year for the first three years of an academic program, and $2,000 for the fourth year (should a program of study continue beyond three years). Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the University or College attended by the recipient.
NOTE: If a scholarship recipient is accepted into the first year of their first professional degree program (such as law, medicine, education, etc.,) while receiving the RBC Amateur Hockey Scholarship they may, at the sole discretion of RBC, qualify for the final year(s) of the scholarship funds to be applied towards that professional degree program. However, no recipient will be entitled to scholarship funds for more than a total maximum of four consecutive academic years, or the equivalent.
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Requirements for Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:
- Be entering the first year [1] of their first undergraduate degree or diploma at an eligible institution and eligible program (as defined below)
- Be a 2007-2008 registered player in a local Minor Hockey and/or High School hockey team in Ontario
- Be a Grade 12 student graduating in June 2008
- Be planning full-time attendance at an eligible institution starting no later than September 2008
- Be able to provide proof of acceptance to RBC no later than June 15, 2008. If a potential recipient cannot provide proof of acceptance by this date, RBC reserves the right to award the scholarship to another candidate
- Have a minimum average of a B, OR 70% (Canadian percentage
scale or the equivalent GPA) at mid-term in Grade 12
(Non-academic courses such as career or personal development related courses will not be considered) - Have no game misconduct penalties during the current season
- Be currently playing amateur hockey in one of the following five OHL regions in Ontario:
| Team | Region | Town |
| Barrie Colts | Barrie/Muskoka | Barrie, Orillia, Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Midland, Cookstown, Stayner, Parry Sound, Huntsville |
| Oshawa Generals | Durham | Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Port Perry, Bowmanville |
| Kingston Frontenacs | Kingston/Quinte | Kingston, Bath, Napanee, Sharbot Lake, Odessa, Sydenham |
| Belleville Bulls | Belleville/Quinte | Belleville, Brighton, Trenton, Napanee |
| Peterborough Petes | Peterborough/Kawartha | Peterborough, Lindsay, Lakefield, Norwood, Hastings, Campbellford, Hastings, Warkworth, Port Hope, Cobourg |
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Eligible applicants must provide:
- An official transcript of their mid-term or final results from
Grade 12 [2] - Two signed reference letters:
1) From their hockey team coach, which includes a description of the students leadership on the team, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey
2) From a teacher, school counsellor or principal certifying
the candidate’s academic achievement, positive attitude and
school citizenship
- One page (maximum 250 words) essay on one of the
following topics:
1) The Impact of Hockey on Canadian Society
2) Greatest Hockey Memory
3) The Future of Women’s Hockey in Canada
Eligible Institutions:
Canadian educational institutions which have provincial degree/diploma-granting powers, or their affiliates
(e.g. Universities and Colleges).
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- There are no restrictions on the program of study or discipline
- Programs must be a minimum of a two-year duration
- University preparatory programs in any jurisdiction are not eligible (e.g. CEGEPs - pre-University diploma)
Selection of Scholarship Winners:
Winners will be chosen based on the materials submitted by the candidate. Selection of winners will be made by a committee made up of employees of Royal Bank of Canada and/or the RBC Foundation, including regional Vice-Presidents and an RBC Olympian. Decisions of the committee are final and conclusive, and by submitting an application the candidate agrees to abide by the decision of the committee.
Evaluation criteria are as follows:
- Academic performance (50%)
- 250 word essay (25%)
- Quality of reference letters (one from a teacher/counsellor or principal, and one from the applicant’s hockey coach) (25%)
Responsibilities of Scholarship Recipients:
If selected as a recipient of a scholarship, students will be required to:
- Sign a declaration of compliance and publicity release, authorizing Royal Bank of Canada to use the name, likeness, school, hockey team and hometown of the recipient for promotion of the scholarship program
- Where school schedules permit, attend a recognition night hosted by RBC formally announcing the winners of the RBC Amateur Hockey Scholarships
- Send proof of registration from the educational institution you
will be attending - Use the scholarship funds in the year it is awarded
- Send RBC an official transcript at the end of each academic year and complete an annual Renewal Report.
- RBC will forward payment of the scholarship funds directly to the educational institution
- If, after tuition is paid, there are funds to the credit of the student held by the institution, payment will be made by the institution to the student in accordance with the normal practice of the educational institution
Application Deadline
Applications must be received by mail (no e-mail or electronic
applications will be accepted) and sent to the Community Marketing Manager – Ontario North and East on or before February 1st, 2008 at the
address below. RBC is not responsible for any lost or incomplete applications, and will not communicate with any
applicants unless selected as a winner.[3]
Mail to:
RBC Financial Group
20 King Street, 11th Floor
Toronto, ON
M5H 1C4
Attention: Community Marketing Manager
Ontario North and East – RBC Amateur Hockey Scholarship
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Application Forms
Applications forms are available through any of the following OHL team websites:
Barrie Colts: www.barriecolts.com
Belleville Bulls: www.bellevillebulls.com
Oshawa Generals: www.oshawagenerals.com
Kingston Frontenacs: www.kingstonfrontenacs.com
Peterborough Petes: www.gopetesgo.com
Don't forget to include:
- Application form
- An official transcript of mid-term marks
- A 250-word (maximum) essay
- Two signed letters of reference (one from a teacher/counsellor or principal, and one from the applicant’s hockey coach)
Termination of this Scholarship Program
RBC retains the right to amend and/or terminate the scholarship program at any time without notice.
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| [1] | Students who have previously received an RBC scholarship will not be eligible to apply or reapply. |
| [2] | Only official transcripts will be accepted. Photocopies will not be accepted unless they bear the original signature with school stamp or seal. |
| [3] | Failure to forward all required supporting documents will automatically result in the application being deemed ineligible for consideration. RBC will not be responsible for collecting missing documents. |
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