2026 Les Banks Bursary

This bursary award is in honour of Les Banks who dedicated many years of service to the NGHA at both the team and executive levels. Les Banks served on the NGHA executive in various positions for more than 10 years and was always ready to help out in any way he could whenever work needed to get done. Les has also been recognized in the community for his extensive volunteering efforts.

Any questions about this bursary application can be sent to nghahldirector1@gmail.com

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* 1. Please provide your first and last name.

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* 2. What is your email address?

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* 3. What team do you currently play on?

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* 4. How many years have you played in the NGHA?

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* 5. Have you ever played for another hockey association?

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* 6. Have you applied and been accepted to and will be attending a Canadian post-secondary institution as a full-time student for 2026-27? (proof of enrolment will be required)

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* 7. Please attach a personal letter that describes how you embody the characteristics lived by and seen by Les. We are not asking for a minimum number of volunteer hours, but rather your personal story about how your volunteerism and giving back to the community make you a good candidate. It is up to you to demonstrate that you are deserving of this bursary.

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