Huskies Female Scholarship – Fort McMurray Minor Hockey

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Huskies Female Excellence Scholarship

The Female Development Program strives to support all females in sport by creating an environment where players, coaches, trainers, and administrators can participate and compete with their peers while pursuing their highest levels of commitment and excellence.

Our philosophy is to grow female participation in sport by instilling confidence and empowerment through positive experiences and development opportunities. Players are prepared with the knowledge and skills to progress to the next level both on and off the ice.

This award celebrates female athletes who have excelled as outstanding and coachable teammates and as program ambassadors, serving as excellent role models for younger female players.

Therefore, the Female Huskies Scholarship is open to any female player who participates in any program within FMMHA teams or any player who has moved on to play AA or AAA hockey within our catchment in St. Albert. The scholarship will be awarded to one female athlete who best exemplifies the values of the Female Huskies program, including community involvement and personal growth.

Application Deadline

May 15, 2025

Value

One award of $1000.00

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be in their graduating year of U18 or a female player accepted to further their development in a female program or planning to attend post-secondary education (including trades).
Be a permanent resident of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Demonstrate a satisfactory attitude and effort in high school subjects.
Exhibit an exceptional attitude and a strong commitment on and off the ice to their team — specifically in sportsmanship, team play, attitude, and dedication to the game.
Demonstrate strong leadership within the community through volunteerism and giving back to the community.

Selection Procedure

Applicants must complete the application form in full and provide three reference letters in support of their application:

One letter from an educator verifying the player’s commitment and dedication to their school studies, including any participation in extracurricular activities within the school.
One letter from a coach describing the player’s character and coachability, and explaining how this player specifically makes an excellent role model.
One letter from a community member or parent outlining the values the applicant has gained from hockey, demonstrating a well-rounded individual.

A panel comprised of representatives from the community will select the recipient based on consideration of academic achievement, hockey dedication, and community leadership. Applicants must be in their final year of hockey or have been accepted to a higher level of play outside our community (e.g., St. Albert).

Huskies Female Excellence Scholarship Application

The personal information provided on this form is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Alberta. It will be used by FMMHA to determine award recipients and will be protected in accordance with the Act. For questions regarding the use of this information, please contact the VP Administration of FMMHA.

CONSENT

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS AND DECLARE THAT:
1. All information provided is true and complete and I understand it is subject to audit;
2. I will be a full-time student at the institution named for the period stated;
3.I will immediately inform the selection committee in writing if I withdraw from full-time studies before completing a semester of studies

I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT:
1. My personal information pertaining to my high school academic record may be released and exchanged by and between Alberta Education and the Selection Committee for the purpose of determining my eligibility for a scholarship;
2. The Fort McMurray Minor Hockey Association will release the name and award value of the nominee if they receive a scholarship.
3. My personal information pertaining to my post-secondary academic enrolment status may be released and exchanged by and between the educational institution and the Selection Committee for the purpose of determining my eligibility for a scholarship;

I authorize the Fort McMurray Minor Hockey Association to release my name, address and award value if I receive a scholarship dated on

Applicant Information

Full name:

Email to contact:

Phone number to contact:

Current Address (Street, City, Province, Postal Code)

When did you become a permanent resident of RMWB?

Current High School and Grade:

How many years have you been a player of FMMHA?

Place of birth: (City and Country)

Citizenship

Education Goals
What Post Secondary or Female Hockey program are you planning to attend next year:

Proposed post secondary program/studies:

Name of post secondary institution:

Location of post secondary institution:

Entry date for Program:

Application Letter

Huskies strives to develop strong female leaders. Please describe your experience as a female player, including any adversities you have faced as a female athlete in FMMHA and the major lessons you have learned from playing hockey.

Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership within your team or the hockey community. How did you handle the situation, and what impact did it have on your teammates or the program?

How has volunteering and giving back to the community helped you grow as a player and person within the FMMHA program? List specific volunteer activities you’ve participated in and explain how you plan to continue supporting your community in the future.

What advice would you give to younger female athletes who are just starting their hockey journey with the Huskies? How would you encourage them to stay motivated and confident in the sport? Describe how you plan to stay involved in the game as you move into your next chapter.

Applicants must provide 3 character reference letters, one from each of the following fields:
a) School
b) Hockey (current or previous coach)
c) Community (employer, volunteer organization, teammate community leader, another coach, parent)

Education Reference
Name:
Contact phone number:
contact email
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Hockey Reference
Name:
Contact phone number:
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General Community Reference
Name:
Contact phone number:
contact email
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