The Hockey Canada Officiating Program is soliciting applications for the Kenneth R. Stiles Memorial Scholarships for 2025.

The Kenneth R. Stiles Memorial Scholarship was established by the Seaman Hotchkiss Hockey Foundation (formerly Project 75) and Hockey Canada in recognition of Ken Stiles and his tremendous contribution to grassroots hockey in Canada. Through the vision and leadership of the Seaman Hotchkiss Hockey Foundation, many Hockey Canada development programs have received their start. The Hockey Canada Officiating Program of Excellence is an excellent example of this support.

The Seaman Hotchkiss Hockey Foundation is committed to providing Canadian student athletes and officials with access to financial resources to support their pursuit of post-secondary education. Ken Stiles was a big part of the Project 75 organization for many years and was a catalyst in planning and designing an initiative aimed at providing players and officials who demonstrate excellence in sport and commitment to education, access to a unique scholarship program.

Scholarships are presented in both the men’s and women’s categories.

Criteria:

The applicant must be

• a Canadian citizen currently residing in Canada
• “in good standing” with their Hockey Canada Member organization
• will be attending an accredited post-secondary institute (university, college, technical school) in the 2025-26 academic year
• in good academic standing in the current academic year, or the most recent academic year in which the individual attended school

Officials must be:

• a current or past participant in the Hockey Canada Officiating Program of Excellence
• OR currently holding a development position (e.g. Referee-in-Chief) with a Member or Local Hockey Association officiating program, AND has held such a position for a minimum of one full season prior to the time of application.

The deadline for applications is Friday June 27th and should be submitted via the online form provided in the application form.

The below application forms outline the applicable criteria.

The Kenneth R. Stiles Memorial Scholarships Application Criteria (English)

The Kenneth R. Stiles Memorial Scholarships Application Criteria (French)

 

Please direct any questions or concerns to Dan Hanoomansingh, Manager, Officiating, at dhanoomansingh@hockeycanada.ca.