For the 2025–26 hockey season, the Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society is offering two separate scholarship opportunities for Alberta’s junior hockey players.
 
To qualify, applicants must be currently playing for a Junior A, B, or C team registered in the province of Alberta and enrolled in full-time studies at a recognized post-secondary school in Alberta during the 2025–26 academic year.
 
1. Alberta Junior Athletic Award
 

• Value: $2,000
• Number Awarded: 10 scholarships
• Administered jointly by Student Aid Alberta and the Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society
• Eligibility:
  • Must be a currently carded junior hockey player in Alberta
  • Must be enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies in Alberta

Application Details:
 

• Opens: December 27, 2025
• Deadline: Must be mailed by January 15, 2026
• Application Form: Available at www.friendsofajh.com
• Submission:
  • Print and complete the application in full
  • Include complete transcripts for all semesters, including Fall 2025
  • Mail to:
    • Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society

P.O. Box 1294
Carstairs, AB T0M 0N0
 
2. Friends of Alberta Junior Hockey Society Scholarships
 

• Value: $1,500–$2,000
• Number Awarded: Approximately 20–25 for the 2025–26 season
• Eligibility:
  • Open to players, on-ice officials, and team therapists/trainers
  • Must be enrolled in a recognized Alberta post-secondary institution
  • Must include all post-secondary transcripts, including Fall 2025

Application Details:
 

• Opens: December 27, 2025
• Deadline: January 16, 2026
• Application Form: Available online at www.friendsofajh.com
• Submission: Complete and submit the online form with all transcripts attached electronically

 
First-Year Post-Secondary Students: In addition to your Fall 2025 transcript, please attach your high school transcript.
 
Application Requirements
 
All applications must include:
 

• Complete transcripts for all semesters (including Fall 2025)
• Information on your community involvement and volunteer contributions
• A brief summary of your future goals and academic aspirations

 
What the Selection Committee Looks For
 
Scholarships are awarded based on three key measures:
 

• Academic achievement
• Community involvement and volunteerism
• Personal goals and leadership

 
Applicants are encouraged to include a short summary highlighting their volunteer contributions, community service, and future aspirations.
 
Important Dates
 

Application Type	Opens	Deadline	Value	How to Apply
Alberta Junior Athletic Award	Dec 27, 2025	Jan 15, 2026	$2,000	Mail to Friends of AJH Society
Friends Scholarships	Dec 27, 2025	Jan 16, 2026	$1,500–$2,000	Submit Online