There are a number of funding opportunities for high performance athletes. A few of the opportunities are listed below. In addition to these, athletes should contact their post-secondary institution (if applicable) to find out about scholarships for athletes competing for a university or college, as well as academic scholarship options. Many Provincial Sport Organizations and National Sport Organizations also have internal scholarships established as “memorial” tributes to past members or Directors, or scholarships supported by corporate sponsors. Athletes should contact the appropriate sport organization to investigate this possibility.
Various Service Clubs such as Rotary International, Kin Canada, the Lions Clubs or the Royal Canadian Legion offer scholarships and bursaries. The clubs in the athlete’s town or city should be contacted for information and deadlines.
Canadian Athletes Now Fund (CanFund)
CHIMP Fund (CHaritable IMPact Fund)
MAKEACHAMP
Petro-Canada Fuelling Athlete and Coaching Excellence (FACE)
Sport Canada Athletes Assistance Program (AAP)
Canadian Olympic Committee Athlete Excellence Fund (AEF)
Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP)
Nike Impact Fund
RBC Olympian Program
True Sport Foundation
The New Brunswick Athlete Assistance Program (NBAAP)
The Saint John Canada Games Foundation inc.
Support 4 Sport – Athlete Assistance Nova Scotia
Elite Athlete Assistance Program – PEI
Athlete Excellence Fund – Newfoundland Labrador
PEI Amateur Sport Support Program
PEI Elite Athlete Assistance Program