Scholarships & Financial aid
With the assistance of Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart Charity, Black Girl Hockey Canada has the ability to provide young Black women with the funding needed to support their athletic careers no matter their age or level of play through an application-based scholarship program for high achieving student athletes that aspire to pursue their hockey careers into post-secondary education. As well as a need-based financial aid program.
Scholarship program
Scholarships are offered on an annual basis for those who fulfill the scholarship criteria. These scholarships are designed to assist and encourage Black women to pursue their interest in hockey, a sport where they are often underrepresented at the highest levels. These scholarships will be disbursed once a year and are available to players all over Canada as well as internationally.
The following scholarships are to be applied to the Applicant’s seasonal cost as required by their registered club or school and/or equipment. For those who live in the United States, please visit the BGHC US entity's website to apply at www.blackgirlhockeyclub.org.
The Angela James Scholarship Award: $3000
The Bernice Carnegie Scholarship Award: $3000
The Blake Bolden Scholarship Award: $3000
The Sarah Nurse Scholarship Award: $3000
The Saroya Tinker Scholarship Award: $3000
To qualify for the above scholarships, Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Registered on a competitive seasonal hockey team or playing at the collegiate level
Aged 15-19
Black Woman in Hockey (moms, daughters, sisters and friends)
Maintain a 2.5 GPA
Provide a letter of recommendation (e.g. a current or former coach, a teacher, a mentor, etc.)
Rising Star Scholarships (10): $1000
To qualify for this scholarship, Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Registered on a seasonal hockey team
Aged 10-15
Black Woman in Hockey (moms, daughters, sisters and friends)
Maintain a 2.5 GPA
*Applications are Due June 30th, 2025
**Scholarship awards will be announced on August 25th, 2025.
financial aid program
Black Girl Hockey Club Canada will provide need-based financial and/or equipment aid through an application process where players of all ages and levels of play can request up to $1000 for registration fees and travel. Requests will be taken on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year and disbursed by Board discussion and vote.
To qualify for financial aid, Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be registered with a seasonal hockey team or Learn to Play program
Ages 6+
Provide proof of financial need
*Applicants may apply up to three times per calendar year for need-based financial aid. If further assistance is required for participation, the Board will further discuss the Applicant’s request.
Please note if the Applicant’s needs can be met with equipment-aid, please visit our Bridging Gaps with Gear Equipment-Aid program.
