Frequently Asked Questions about the
South Side Athletic Club Alumni Scholarship

Do I have to live on the south side to qualify?
Yes. You may attend a high school on the north side of the city, but your permanent residence must be south of the North Saskatchewan River to be eligible.

What post-secondary educational institutions are eligible for me to attend?
Any one of the colleges, technical institutions, or universities in Canada, where you can enroll as a full-time student, are all eligible.

Do I have to be registered as a full-time student?
Yes. You must attend as a full-time student. Being registered in an Apprenticeship Program does not qualify you for this scholarship.

Do I have to play hockey for the SSAC to be eligible?
No. You are eligible if you played any sport in a recognized league during your 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. This could be at your school, in the community, or at a club.

If I have to go to summer school to graduate, am I still eligible?
No. To grant this scholarship at this time, you need to be eligible to graduate in June 2026.

What happens if I receive a SSAC Scholarship and do not attend a post-secondary institution in the fall of 2026?
You will not receive the scholarship. Scholarships are presented in the fall of 2026.

Do I need to continue in my sport while I attend a post-secondary institution?
No. While we hope you have the opportunity to continue in your sport at the post-secondary level, maintaining an active lifestyle (participating in intramurals, working out, etc.) is acceptable.

How important are my marks?
You need to have a sufficient average to obtain entrance as a full-time student into your selected post-secondary educational institution in September 2026. The SSAC Alumni Scholarship is not an academic scholarship based solely on your marks. What is important is your commitment to obtain the best marks of which you are capable.

What is meant by my contributions in terms of “giving back to my sport”?
Did you help out by officiating, organizing activities, or by time-keeping? Did you fund-raise? Did you coach or assist coaches with younger athletes? Did you do anything that made your sport a good place to be for other athletes?

What happens to my completed application?
Once you give the completed form, the two letters, and your one-page essay to your athletics’ coordinator, your school will forward them to the selection committee of the SSAC Alumni. The decision reached by the committee will be final and your school will contact the scholarship recipients.