ERNIE GARE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY

Ernie Gare believed young people were our most important resource and he dedicated his life to teaching them. In 1964, he started the first University Athletic Scholarship in Canada for hockey and skiing. For ten years, the scholarship programmes flourished under his guidance, graduating 65 athletes. Then, in 1979, Ernie Gare was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (A.L.S ) and died February 22, 1981, aged 52. In 1982, following his death, a group of prominent citizens and family members reinstated the Ernie Gare Scholarship Society to continue Ernie’s legacy of helping young athletes to continue their education. It is now the longest-running scholarship program in Canada.

On March 17, 2023, Cathy Gare (Ernie's wife) passed away at the age of 93. Ernie's accomplishments were not without the encouragement and stability of Cathy as well as her commitment to family. Ernie's legacy and the longevity of the scholarship would not be possible without the support of Cathy. Cathy's role in Ernie's career and in the essence of the scholarship is recognized and valued by the current board members of the scholarship society.  

The Ernie Gare Athletic Scholarship Society will award scholarships to deserving athletes who meet all criteria. These scholarships are awarded to assist local graduating students (Dogwood Certificate minimum) of LV Rogers High School, Mt. Sentinel Secondary School, J.V. Humphries High School, and Salmo Secondary School in meeting the cost of their educational endeavors at the post secondary level (university, college, vocational school We value equity, diversity and inclusion and encourage all athletes to apply.

1. Deadline for application is April 30. 2. Only completed online applications will be reviewed. 3. The applicant must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution within fifteen months of high school graduation.

Candidates must have participated in at least one sport during their senior years (Grade 11 and 12 This may be the same sport in both years or two different sports over the course of Grade 11 and 12. (i.e. soccer in Grade 11/12, hockey in Grade 11 and skiing in Grade 12

Candidate requires a minimum C+ average in academic course work in both Grade 11 and 12 without a failing grade in any academic course. Applicants must be enrolling in a Canadian Post-Secondary Institution.

Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident. Visa students are not eligible.

Those sports recognized in the Olympic Games, Pan American Games, Canada Games or Commonwealth Games.

Candidates who have already qualified for a full scholarship (2-4 years of funded tuition, either partly or in full) are not eligible for this high school scholarship.

*** Please email an official transcript of marks (minimum Grade 11 and first semester of Grade 12) and timetable of courses currently in process to info@erniegare.com ***

Canadian Post Secondary Institution

*** Please note that two (2) written reference letters are required. Please email reference letters to info@erniegare.com ***

Please respond to one of the following questions below. There is a 500 word maximum for your response.

Equity and Inclusion: The Ernie Gare Athletic Scholarship Society is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our application review process. Please notify us as soon as possible if you require any adaptive measures during the application; particularly with reading, writing, hearing or comprehension. All applications which meet criteria will receive full consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, race, sexual orientation, ethnicicity, nationality, religion, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage all qualified persons to apply, particularly those who share the values of Ernie Gare and its Scholarship for fostering an inclusive and diverse society to live, play and go to school in.

For any assistance with this application, please contact: info@erniegare.com

Validity and Transparency: I hereby declare that the information on this application form is, to the best of my knowledge, correct and true. I understand that my academic records and any other pertinent information will be released to the selection committee. If I fail to enroll at an educational institution acceptable under the terms of my award, the award will revert back to the Society for determination of another candidate who meets the aforementioned criteria. If I withdraw early from my program of study, I may be required to repay some or all monies issued back to the Society, if applicable.

Promotional Work: The recipient may be asked to be available for promotional work of the Scholarship such as summer activities, newspaper photos and other fundraising events.

Information Release: Your privacy is important to us. This disclaimer intends to show our online information activity and explain how your information is collected and used. This Information Release disclaimer applies to all information collected or submitted as part of the Ernie Gare Scholarship Society application process.

We use information you provide about yourself and your references only to complete the Scholarship evaluation process and do not share this information with outside parties except when necessary to complete the process. Email addresses are not used for any other purpose and are not shared with outside parties. All information gathered from Ernie Gare Scholarship Society applications that are unsuccessful in obtaining a Scholarship will be destroyed after the evaluation process is completed. Supporting documentation and applications that result in the granting of scholarships will be retained on file at the Ernie Gare Scholarship Society. Personal information related to the successful granting of Scholarships may be used for purposes related to the promotion of the Ernie Gare Scholarship Society without request. Although we take appropriate measures to safeguard against unauthorized disclosures of information, we cannot assure you that personally identifiable information that we collect will never be disclosed in a manner that is inconsistent with this Privacy Policy. The recipient may be asked to provide a photo of themselves with the award. The recipient will also be asked to provide their Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon receiving the award to the Society for annual tax purposes.