General Information

• Ontario University Athletics (OUA) provides general information on all things you need to know when starting to think about applying for a sports scholarship at any university in Ontario
• Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) offers their own scholarships to a select number of students each year, including the Brian Maxwell Memorial Scholarship, the Character Athlete Award and the OFSAA Alumni Scholarship
  • Brian Maxwell Memorial Scholarship (Application Form)
  • Character Athlete Award (More Information)
  • OFSAA Alumni Scholarship (Application Form)

Keep in mind

• Athletic Financial Awards (AFAs) Include…
  • Scholarships
  • Bursaries
  • Prizes
  • Leadership/merit awards
  • Housing/other non-academic financial benefits offered by a post-secondary institution
• AFAs and scholarships are administered by the school you choose to attend
• They are usually based on athletic talent, but other considerations, such as leadership skills or community involvement, may be considered
• As of 2016, the maximum value of all AFAs awarded per student is $4,500 annually

How to apply

• Contact the head coach or athletic department of the school you plan to attend for more information

Eligibility

• Entering Students: Students registering for the first time at any member school (for list of member schools, check the first link above to search the OUA website) in either the fall or winter semesters
  • Usually requires an average of at least 80%
• Non-entering Students: Students registering for the first time at any member school in either the fall or winter semesters in academic years following their first (includes students transferring from another institution)
  • Usually requires an average of at least 70% on all registered post-secondary course-work