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Lethbridge HurricanesHome News News ArchiveHurricanes Member StatementSchedule Tickets ATCO Gas Community CornerHurricanes Fundraising Merchandise Board Committee DutiesContact Us EducationThe Lethbridge Hurricanes and the Western Hockey League are dedicated to providing their players with the tools they need to succeed both on and off the ice Lethbridge Hurricanes Educational Advisor Jim Stewart provides all Lethbridge players with the information and guidance they need to make the best decisions possible regarding their education and their future in Hockey If you have any questions or inquiries contact Jim Stewart by clicking here For more information about the WHL Scholorship and Education read below More information is available through the WHL Website at wwwwhlcaTo download a brochure on the Western hockey League click here To view a video on the Western Hockey League click hereAbout the WHL Scholarship and EducationThe WHL provides the top young hockey talent in the west with the opportunity to develop their skills on the ice at the highest possible level without compromising their academic goalsEach WHL Clubs Education Advisor along with the WHL Director of Education Services tracks the academic progress of all players throughout the season While playing in the WHL players receive financial assistance for education expenses such as high school tutoring or fees for postsecondary courses to ensure players reach their academic potentialWhile a players primary onice goal is to win the WHL Championship and compete for the storied Memorial Cup it is equally important for that player to set his sights on academic success as well WHL Clubs are governed by Leaguewide Education Standards that ensure players complete their high school in timely fashion and achieve the highest level of academic success possibleThe WHL is committed to recognizing academic excellence Awards are presented annually to the WHLs Scholastic Player and Scholastic Team of the YearEach year the WHL awards over 400 scholarships to current and graduate players to attend a post secondary institution of their choice in North America The WHL recognizes the paramount importance that parents and players place on education That is why the WHL and Canada West Universities have teamed up to provide Western Canadas Premiere Hockey ScholarshipFor every season a player plays in the WHL they receive a full year guaranteed Scholarship including tuition textbooks and compulsory fees to a postsecondary institution of their choice For example players graduating from a fouryear WHL career are eligible to receive four years of scholarship funding The WHL Scholarship combined with additional financial assistance from Universities in Western Canada makes the WHL Canada West Universities joint scholarship equivalent to any other offer available in North America todaySince 1993 Western Hockey League Clubs have pr...