Financial Aid, Grants and Scholarships Available to Hockey Players

At this time, the KVHA does not offer financial aid programs through our association, but there are opportunities through the generous parties listed below.

USA Hockey MEMBERSHIP RELIEF FUND

The USA Hockey Foundation and USA Hockey are proud to help facilitate the Membership Relief Fund to help youth players by covering the cost of their USA Hockey membership for the 2024-25 season.  To apply for this grant, which covers the cost applicable to your child's USA Hockey membership fee for the 2024-25 season, please complete this application form.

Please note if you have already registered your child for the 2024-25 season, there will be no refunds or credits offered.

Please read the following requirements:

  • ELIGIBLE BIRTH YEARS ARE 2006 - 2017
  • Adults (Birth years 2005 and older) are NOT ELIGIBLE
  • Children born 2018 and younger are NOT ELIGIBLE

If you have further questions, please email Chris at memberrelief@usahockey.org or call (208)829-8098.

Processing can take between 5 - 7 business days.

APPLY HERE https://usahockeyfoundation.sportngin.com/register/form/248069619

USA HOCKEY FOUNDATION:  https://www.usahockeyfoundation.com/page/show/781468-grant-information-and-procedures

 

MAHA PLAYER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Each year, the MAHA will grant a one-time scholarship award (up to $500) to members facing a temporary financial hardship. Applications are accepted in late summer.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria for eligibility:

  • Must be registered with a MAHA affiliated In-House (Tier III) program for the 2022-23 season
  • Must complete a minimum of four (4) hours of volunteer service for local association
  • Application must include a letter of confirmation from local association for completion of service

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE MAHA SCHOLARSHIP

DONATE NOW TO HELP MORE KIDS PLAY THE GAME OF HOCKEY!

 

BOB ENGLAND HOCKEY FOUNDATION

The Bob England Hockey Foundation supports youth hockey players whose families are experiencing financial difficulty so that those children may be able to continue to participate in the great game of hockey.   Created by his loving family, the foundation honors the memory and spirit of Bob England and continues his passion for supporting others and giving to those in need.

BOB ENGLAND FOUNDATION HOME PAGE

DONATE TO THE BOB ENGLAND FOUNDATION NOW!

 

BLACKBEAR YOUTH HOCKEY SCHOLARSHIP

  • Athletes 18 and under are eligible to apply for a scholarship once per calendar year
  • Complete the application in its entirety, including the attachment below
  • If your application is approved for a scholarship you will be notified by email

APPLY NOW FOR A BLACKBEAR SCHOLARSHIP 

DONATE TO THE BLACKBEAR FOUNDATION

 

​​​​​​​THE KRIS PERANI HOCKEY FOUNDATION

An organization whose goal is to provide hockey players in need with financial assistance. The benefit of sponsoring hockey players in need will strengthen the hockey community and have a positive impact on the chosen nominees and their families.  In addition to the application, the following items must be submitted:

  1. A 1,000 word essay on why the player should be sponsored.
  2. Three (3) recommendation letters from the coach, the president of the association, and a team parent. If you are new to a team, you may use prior team contacts. If you are new to hockey, then a reference from a teacher is also acceptable.
  3. Ice bill for the year.

All monies for those sponsored will be sent out directly to the team no later than the third week of October.

APPLY NOW FOR THE KRIS PERANI HOCKEY SCHOLARSHIP

DONATE TO THE KRIS PERANI HOCKEY FOUNDATION 

 

THE GOALIE GUILD - MARTHA KENNEDY MEMORIAL GOALIE SCHOLARSHIP

The Goalie Guild and the Martha Kennedy Memorial Goalie Scholarship have joined forces in order to provide young goaltenders in the USA with financial assistance for their league and team fees. This program is in honor of the late Martha Kennedy, a special hockey mom and amazing woman who dedicated her life to her goalie son, Scott Kennedy.

The scholarship is for goalies ages 11-14 born in the USA (2008-11 birth years). The submission deadline is August 31. Selected goalies will receive a donation (amount is up to $1,000) from The Goalie Guild. Donations must be put towards team or playing fees. Recipients from the previous three years will not be considered

APPLY FOR THE MARTHA KENNEDY SCHOLARSHIP HERE

DONATE TO THE MARTHA KENNEDY FOUNDATION NOW!