Oceanside Minor Lacrosse

The Oceanside Minor Lacrosse Association will award one scholarship to each High School.

Applications for the scholarship will be received from graduating students of Ballenas Secondary School and Kwalikum Secondary School.

Name of the Scholarship

The scholarship at Ballenas Secondary School will be known as the Lukas Whibley Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship at Kwalicum Secondary will be known as the Al Halverson Oceanside Minor Lacrosse Scholarship.

Amount Of Scholarship

The Executive will determine the amount of funds available for the scholarship each year.

Criteria for Selection

a) The scholarship will be awarded to a student proceeding to any recognized university or post-secondary institution.  

b) All applicants must have a C+ average, however, lacrosse skills and / or participation with the Oceanside Minor Lacrosse Association as a coach, referee, etc. will be a deciding factor as well as scholastic standing.

c) Applicants must have been involved in minor lacrosse for at least three of the last five seasons, within the Oceanside Minor Lacrosse Association, if the Association had teams for them to play on. Candidates must also be proficient in lacrosse, as indicated by their play or have shown worthwhile contribution in coaching, umpiring or administration.

Additional Criteria

The following must accompany the application:

a) A transcript of the student’s marks, or a photocopy of the permanent record card. If neither is available, a typed copy of the permanent record card verified by the principal or counsellor’s signature will be accepted. Current marks to the application date must be attached.

b) A letter from the coach, manager or club executive indicating the candidate’s character, leadership and information as to lacrosse ability and / or contribution to refereeing, coaching or administration.

How to Access

The recipient of this scholarship must provide proof to the Oceanside Minor Lacrosse Association of his/her registration at an institution of higher learning. Arrangements will then be made to forward proceeds to the registrar of the institution. The recipient of this scholarship has eighteen months to utilize the scholarship.

Selection

Selection for this scholarship will be made by a committee of the Oceanside Minor Lacrosse Association of the graduating year