OHA & DFO: Scholarship Opportunity

Cambridge, ON – OHA members know first-hand the commitment needed to succeed at a high level on the ice and in the classroom. With this school year providing extra challenges, the hard work put forth by graduating students are being recognized.

The OHA is proud to partner with Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) to present the Bursary Program, which recognizes OHA members for their outstanding commitment to:

01. Community service: the applicant demonstrates “perseverance, originality and heart,” while assisting in building stronger and healthier communities
02. Academics: dedication to their studies and attaining high grades in the classroom
03. Athletics: on-ice success/achievement, as well as a passion for the game of hockey

Six (6) DFO Bursaries will be awarded at $5,000 each.

“Dairy Farmers of Ontario is proud to continue to support outstanding OHA members for the fifth consecutive year,” said Cheryl Smith, Chief Executive Officer of DFO. “These bursaries reflect our commitment to recognizing exceptional athletes who demonstrate perseverance and excellence not only in their sport, but also in their academic pursuits and community contributions.”

We are very excited to partner with Dairy Farmers of Ontario for the fifth year on this special bursary program for our OHA members ” said Mark Tuck Executive Director of the OHA. “We understand that in many cases, our members are participating in our programs while balancing academic demands and expectations. The bursary program aligns with the OHA purpose to grow individuals and communities through hockey and our members will benefit immensely from this partnership.

ELIGIBILITY

All applicants must adhere to the following guidelines:

01. The bursaries are open to ALL OHA members (OJHL, GOHL, PJHL, ACH, and OEHL) – which includes but is not limited to players, coaches, trainers and officials
02. Requests can only be made for active OHA members
03. A recipient is attending a post-secondary institution during the 2026-2027 school year
04. Maintain a high standard of academic excellence
05. Active in their local community programs (any community sport or social program)
06. Must be applying to a post-secondary institution in Ontario

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates must complete the application form below and submit it to the OHA by Midnight (EST) on May 11, 2026. Each application will be reviewed by a panel and only the successful recipients will be contacted by the OHA. We wish the best of luck to all applicants.

Apply Here: https://www.jotform.com/form/220724835829261