For every year of hockey played with a WHL Club, the WHL Graduate Player is guaranteed one year of post-secondary tuition, textbook and administrative expenses at a post-secondary institution of their choice.

The Scholarship, once earned, is fully guaranteed through the WHL SPA and can be accessed to fund any post-secondary, career-enhancing program.

Tuition fees are based on the cost of an Arts, Sciences or related undergraduate program at a designated public funded university in the Player’s home province or state. For example, if a player’s home town is Edmonton, Alberta – the tuition is based on the fees at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, regardless of which post-secondary institution the player attends.

HALF YEAR: A half year of financial assistance is earned if a player is named on the WHL Club’s roster on October 10.

FULL YEAR: A full year of financial assistance is provided if earned if a player is named on the WHL Club’s roster on January 10 (up to a maximum of five years).

The Scholarship can be accessed through the WHL Office once the Graduate Player enrolls as a full time student and follows the prescribed process.

The player will forfeit his scholarship WHL Scholarship should the following occur:

-          A player is required by their post-secondary institution to withdraw due to failure to maintain passing grades

-          A player signs a professional hockey contract at the NHL, AHL or Elite European level

-          A player does not enroll in a post secondary program within one year following his last season of eligibility in the WHL

-          The Graduate Player is permitted to play one year in a designated professional league (ECHL or lower) without forfeiting their WHL Scholarship benefits.