The Washington Capitals Alumni Association (WCAA) is pleased to offer the third-annual Washington Capitals Alumni Association (WCAA) Scholarship, a one-time, $5,0000.00 scholarship awarded to one student-athlete from each of the five (5) high school hockey leagues (CSHL, MAGHL, MAPHL/WCAC, MSHL, NVSHL) in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Each student-athlete must be a senior high school hockey player and demonstrate excellence in academics, in community service, and on the ice.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: JANUARY 31, 2020

Starting on December 1, 2019, scholarship applications will be accepted. Completed applications are due by January 31, 2020. All applications must be completed through the online form. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If mailed, all supporting documents must be postmarked by January 31, 2020.

A selection committee from the Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association and each of the local hockey league boards (CSHL, MAGHL, MAPHL/WCAC, MSHL, and NVSHL) will review applications and recommend three (3) finalists from each league to the WCAA. Final decision on scholarship awards will be made by members of the WCAA Board of Directors. Scholarships will be awarded based on the eligibility and selection criteria below and all NHL rules and regulations.

A WCAA representative will contact the recipients of the Washington Capitals Alumni Association Scholarship prior to March 6, 2020 and winners will participate in a recognition ceremony during the Washington Capitals game on Friday, March 20, 2020. Scholarship awards will be applied towards the winners' first year college tuition through their student account in the fall of 2020.

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for a WCAA scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant must be a college-bound high school senior currently playing in the CSHL, MAGHL, MAPHL/WCAC, MSHL, or NVSHL
• Applicant must be applying and planning to attend college as a full-time university student in the fall of 2020
• Any applicant who chooses to join the military, Peace Corps, or similar service organization and is selected as a scholarship recipient may request to defer scholarship. Must be used by the Fall of 2023.
• Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4 (or 80%/100%) by the end of the first grading period of his/her senior year
• Applicant must be a resident of Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia
• Applicant must submit a transcript from his/her high school registrar (PDF FORMAT)
• Applicant must submit an official copy of his/her SAT and/or ACT score (PDF FORMAT)
• Applicant must submit two letters of recommendation from non-relatives (PDF FORMAT)
  • One letter of recommendation must come from a current high school teacher or administrator
  • One letter of recommendation may come from (not required) a current hockey coach, but that coach may not also serve as the current high school teacher or administrator should he/she occupy both roles

SELECTION CRITERIA

When reviewing applications, the WCAA scholarship selection committee will take the following into consideration:

• Academic standing
• Leadership in the classroom
• Leadership on the ice
• Community and volunteer service
• Short answer responses
• Recommendation letters
• Character

Please email esandidge@washcaps.com with any questions.

DIRECTIONS TO APPLY

1. Download the WCAA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM* 
2. Fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM 
   1. Attach the following to the form in PDF FORMAT:
      1. WCAA Scholarship Application Form
      2. Official copy of SAT and/or ACT scores
      3. Official copy of academic transcript
      4. Two (2) letters of recommendation

* Please DOWNLOAD and SAVE the application form to your computer prior to filling it out.