We are very pleased to announce our academic scholarships for the 2024/2025 season. SMHA in partnership with Sudbury Wolves Sports and Entertainment (SWSE), and the Big Nickel Major AAA Tournament and Gerry McCrory, are excited to present the following academic scholarships to hockey players who are in their final year of high school and are registered and playing on an SMHA team for the 2024/2025 season.
We are very pleased to announce our academic scholarships for the 2024/2025 season. SMHA in partnership with Sudbury Wolves Sports and Entertainment (SWSE), and the Big Nickel Major AAA Tournament and Gerry McCrory, are excited to present the following academic scholarships to hockey players who are in their final year of high school and are registered and playing on an SMHA team for the 2024/2025 season.
$1500 SWSE scholarship
SWSE is a proud partner of SMHA. As part of this partnership, the Sudbury Wolves Hockey Club awards a post-secondary scholarship to a graduating student-athlete who has shown exceptional talent, leadership, and dedication to both hockey and academics. This scholarship is designed to support their continued education at a college or university.
$1000 Big Nickel Major AAA Tournament and Gerry McCrory Scholarship
In memory of Gerry McCrory (Mr Hockey) who helped establish the Big Nickel tournament and dedicated many years to hockey in Sudbury. The Big Nickel tournament was established in 1980 and was a way to showcase local hockey players and also raise funds for SMHA and other local charities. We are so honoured to present this scholarship in his memory.
4 x $500 SMHA scholarships
SMHA wishes to recognize and support our graduating players that have concluded their minor hockey careers within the association and are moving on to post-secondary education. We have been honoured to have you play for us and wish you well in your continued education.
Eligibility:
Be a registered player in good standing with SMHA for the entire 2024/2025 season.
Must be entering full-time studies in first year at a college or university program.
How to Apply:
Complete the SMHA Scholarship Application Form.
Provide all required documents listed below to [email protected]
Ensure all requirements are in a single PDF and named accordingly: Last name, First name.
Required Documentation:
SMHA Scholarship Application Form.
A personal essay (approximately 500 words) describing yourself, what your future goals are for post-secondary education, and what the game of hockey has meant to you.
Two letters of reference: one from a school official and one character reference.
A letter of acceptance from a post-secondary institution for the 2025/2026 year.
Timing:
Deadline to apply is June 15, 2025.
Successful recipients will be notified by July 15, 2025.SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION_2025.docx