WHL Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions
December 31, 1969 []
1. Can you play Canadian University or College Hockey after playing in the WHL?
Universities and Colleges in Canada utilize WHL graduates extensively. Players in the WHL earn financial aid for post-secondary education while they are playing. In addition to that assistance, players remain eligible for scholarships available at Canadian institutions. If a WHL player wishes to, he can attend university or college in Canada, continue playing hockey at a high level of competition, and utilize academic and athletic scholarships in addition to education assistance earned during his WHL career.
2. How does participation in the Western Hockey League affect U.S. College eligibility? The NCAA in the United States rules that if a player plays a game in the WHL or signs a Standard Player Agreement, he forfeits his eligibility to participate in hockey.
3. How does the WHL Scholarship work? Players go to school while playing in the WHL, with their team paying for any expenses incurred. Many older players start their post-secondary programs. When a player joins the WHL, he signs a Standard Player Agreement through which he earns financial aid for every year that he plays in the WHL. Basically, a player receives one year of tuition and books for each year he plays in the WHL.
For further information on the WHL Scholarship or Education programs please contact:
Jim Donlevy
WHL Director, Education Services
Work: 403.693.3023
Email: donlevyj@whl.ca
