Scholarships
- Every OHL player is eligible for a scholarship from their respective team, administered through the League office, upon graduating from the OHL.
- Maximum scholarship benefit for graduating players is tuition, books, compulsory fees, as well as room and board for each season played in the OHL – toward an undergraduate degree.
- The OHL graduate can utilize their scholarship worldwide at any post-secondary institution or in any career-enhancing program of their choice, including trade schools or professional career training programs.
“The investment in the OHL Scholarship Program is an important piece of the player experience and one in which the OHL and its member teams are very proud,” said Commissioner David Branch. “The educational pursuits of both our current and former players are vital to their development as young people and enabling players to achieve their academic goals is central to our mission as a League. The OHL continues to be a leading supplier of talent to both the National Hockey League as well as U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Programs.”
Highlights:
- Currently, 341 OHL graduates are benefiting from the OHL Scholarship 2023-24.
- A total of 333 OHL graduates benefited from the OHL Scholarship during the 2022-23 academic year.
- OHL member teams collectively contributed over $3.6 million to support the 2022-23 OHL Scholarship Program.
Post-Secondary Pathways:
- Current OHL players receive full coverage for post-secondary courses, demonstrating ongoing commitment to player education.
- Of the 333 graduates, 217 joined U SPORTS Men’s Hockey rosters, and 28 utilized their scholarships while playing professionally in 2022-23.
- OHL encourages all current players to enroll in post-secondary courses, with OHL teams investing approximately $400,000 in scholarships in 2022-23.
University Enrollment:
- 313 out of 333 OHL Scholarship recipients continued their education at Canadian Universities in 2022-23.
- Ontario-based Universities led, with the University of Guelph having 30 enrolled graduates, followed by Toronto Metropolitan University and Queen’s University.
- Eastern Canada saw 60 OHL graduates, with the University of New Brunswick leading with 15 former players.
- Western Canada and Quebec hosted 16 and 5 graduates, respectively.
College Attendance:
- 31 OHL Scholarship recipients attended Ontario-based Colleges, with Conestoga College having six graduates in 2022-23.
International Presence:
- 19 OHL graduates utilized their scholarship at American-based institutions, with one enrolled outside of North America in 2022-23.
High School Support
- 99% of OHL players graduate high school, surpassing the provincial average of 83%.
Academic Advisors and Tutoring:
- Each OHL team has dedicated Academic Advisors (AAs), experienced in guiding education programs and transitions for student-athletes.
- Tutors are available at no cost, supported by a unique academic plan and an online 1:1 tutoring platform.
- Practices are scheduled after regular school hours.
The Ontario Hockey League, proud of its commitment to academic excellence, continues to shape the future of its players both on and off the ice.
For further details or inquiries, please contact Julie Kuiken, Director of Education Services, Ontario Hockey League, at [email protected] or 416-299-8700 ext. 421
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