The OPDL Athlete Scholarship Program is available to eligible full time players registered with an OPDL License Holders for the current year. The program provides concentrated funding to OPDL players with a demonstrated significant playing potential.
The Athlete Scholarship Program started in the inaugural year of the OPDL, 2014, where 32 grants of $500 were given to OPDL players, who met the established criteria. In 2015, 64 grants of $500 were given. In 2016, 102 grants of $750 were given to OPDL players. From 2014 to 2023, over $820,000 in grants have been made available to OPDL players. In 2024 the OPDL Athlete Scholarship Program will award up to a total of $100,000 with grants ranging from $500-$1,500.
Applications for Athlete Scholarship grants are submitted by OPDL Licence Holders, on behalf of interested families within their OPDL program.
*Applications submitted by parents/guardians will not be reviewed*
This form compiles information from the player, the parent, the technical Director, and the club. To best fill this form, please ensure you have the following ready:
- OPDL Commitment Letter
- Gross Income For Family
- 2023 Notice of Assessment
- OPDL Player Assesment
- individual Development Plan
- Reference Letter (from each association they volunteered with)
- Special Circumstance (*if applicable)