Scholarships

Al Boyd Memorial Bursary

Al Boyd began his involvement with hockey with Grandview Minor Hockey Association. He took on many volunteer roles, from team management to President, but his true passion was coaching young players. After the amalgamation of the East Vancouver minor hockey associations, Al continued to coach with VMHA and was honored as a Life Member of Grandview MHA.

Although coaching minor hockey is primarily about developing hockey skills, Al always emphasized the importance of being a better person. Whether taking his team to volunteer in the community or instilling respect for Veterans on Remembrance Day, Al expected more from his players. He was a man of integrity who had a lasting positive impact on the young players fortunate enough to call him "Coach."

This bursary is awarded annually to a VMHA member who best demonstrates the qualities that Al valued: hard work, integrity, commitment, and volunteerism.

Eligibility: Open to all members in good standing of VMHA who are enrolling in an accredited post secondary institution within 18 months of application. Members in good standing include players, referees and coaches that have fulfilled all financial commitments and certifications required by the VMHA, PCAHA and BC Hockey.
Application Deadline: April 1st

PCAHA Scholarships

Each year the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association award scholarships in recognition of academic achievement and community/school service combined with hockey participation.

If you're a registered player with any team in the PCAHA U18 or U21 divisions, and in grade 11 or 12 or graduated from high school, you're eligible to apply for PCAHA Scholarships.

Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship

If you're a young British Columbian who has made a difference in your community, the Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship wants to hear from you. The Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship rewards students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities and exemplary contributions and commitment to enriching the lives of others in the community.

BC Hockey Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded annually to BC Hockey registered members to give recognition to those who develop their academic career aspirations while at the same time playing in the Western Hockey League.

To be eligible for a BC Hockey scholarship, an individual in his or her graduating year of high school and must be a current registered member or a former BC Hockey member playing in the Western Hockey League. Applicants are evaluated on academic achievement, sportsmanship, hockey participation and/or quality of contribution, as well as school and community participation and service.