Canadian Football Scholarships

The landmark leap from high school to college or university proves to be an exciting transition in the life of graduating seniors. For a student athlete this juncture is filled with the added suspense of finding himself selected to receive a full athletic scholarship to cover his academic expenses. For Canadian student athletes who play football, there are several scholarship funds to which they can apply.

  1. Calgary Bantam Football Association Post-Secondary Education Scholarship

    • Calgary Bantam Football Association (CBFA) offers scholarships to students who are currently enrolled at a junior or university level college. Five awards in total are given, in the amount of $1,000 each. The terms of this scholarship require that applicants must have been a member of a CBFA team for at least one season prior to applying. There is also an interview conducted by the CBFA Board of Directors in conjunction with a written application. The written application is composed of 19 questions that ask about your football past, future football plans, and post-collegiate employment goals.

      Calgary Bantam Football Association Post-Secondary Education Scholarship

      62 Kingsland Villas S.W.

      Calgary, Alberta

      T2V 5J9

      403-278-5798

      cbfa.ab.ca

    Mike Pettingale Memorial Scholarship

    • The Westside Football Club was established in 1978 and includes 18 recreational and competitive teams in the men's and women's Vancouver Metro Soccer League (VMSL). In support of students' scholastic needs, the Westside Football League has a scholarship trust that has the Mike Pettingale Memorial Scholarship available to one student annually. The award amount is $500, and the awards are derived from donations and fundraisers dedicated to this fund. Eligible students will attend any recognized Canadian post-secondary educational facility, in addition to fulfilling five other criteria, like a minimum "B" average in high school, and the student's current participation in soccer.

      Mike Pettingale Memorial Scholarship

      3458 West 34th Ave

      Vancouver, BC, V6N 2K6

      604-512-5520

      westsidesoccer.com

    University Prospects Sports Recruitment Services

    • University Prospects Sports Recruitment Services specializes in connecting student athletes with college and university coaches. University Prospects (UP) offers the prospect exposure to learning institutions in the United States and Canada. The promotion available includes editing student videotapes, mailing student profiles to coaches, and keeping regular phone contact with students who are on the hunt for scholarships. UP also offers SAT preparation, which can help in maximizing scholarship offers. Past Canadian scholarship recipients have been from provinces like Ontario and gone on with full scholarships to schools like Salem State University in West Virginia.

      University Prospects Sports Recruitment Services

      2302 Major Mackenzie Dr.

      Vaughan, Ontario

      L6A 0C4

      905-303-6744

      universityprospects.com