Thursday, February 12, 2026
Applications Now Open for 2026 College Hockey Inc. Scholarship
Postgraduate Grant Awarded Annually by JLG Architects
College Hockey Inc. is accepting applications for the seventh annual College Hockey Inc. Scholarship, presented by JLG Architects. The College Hockey Inc. Scholarship is a $2,500 postgraduate scholarship given to an NCAA hockey student-athlete who helps build the game through their support of the next generation of hockey players.
In 2024-25, the grant was awarded to the University of Minnesota’s Audrey Wethington.
“JLG Architects is honored to once again present the CHI Scholarship, recognizing NCAA student-athletes who lead with integrity, passion, and a commitment to making a difference both on and off the ice,” said Michelle Mongeon Allen, CEO of JLG Architects. “For 37 years, the drive and character of student-athletes have inspired our work designing collegiate, community, and professional arenas. We are excited to celebrate another exceptional student-athlete and community leader who truly embodies the spirit and values at the core of both JLG and the CHI Scholarship.”
The College Hockey Inc. Scholarship, presented by JLG Architects, is open to any NCAA hockey player, men’s or women’s and regardless of division, who is exhausting their NCAA eligibility. The recipient is selected by a committee made up of representatives of College Hockey Inc. and JLG Architects.
“We greatly appreciate JLG Architects’ continued partnership and support of the College Hockey Inc. Scholarship. Their involvement plays an important role in growing college hockey nationwide,” said College Hockey Inc. Executive Director Sean Hogan.
Applicants are required to submit a written essay (maximum 1,000 words) on the student-athlete’s contributions to the youth hockey community, which may be accompanied by videos or other supplemental information.
Click HERE to complete the application form. Applications are due by June 1. Applicants must be seniors or fifth-year student-athletes who are exhausting their NCAA eligibility in 2025-26.
Previous Winners:
2019-20: Breanna Scarpaci, Boston University
2020-21: Michael Korol, Norwich University
2021-22: Brooke Leone, Augsburg University
2022-23: Stephanie Martin, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
2023-24: Emma Guzdek, Wilkes University
2024-25: Audrey Wethington, University of Minnesota
About College Hockey, Inc.
Formed in 2009 in partnership with USA Hockey, College Hockey Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and growing NCAA Division I men’s and women’s college hockey to prospective players and fans through extensive marketing and informational efforts.
About JLG Architects
JLG Architects doesn’t just design sports facilities — we build epic arenas of energy where championships are won, crowds roar, and athletes rise to the occasion. As the nation’s premier expert in hockey arena design, JLG delivers high-performance athletics and unrivaled fan experiences. Backed by a powerhouse team—including the nation’s only Certified Ice Rink Manager/Certified Ice Technician Architect and former NHL player Architect—we break the ice to design game-changing venues that bring people together.
JLG Architects has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Sports Facility Architecture Giants in the U.S. by Building Design+Construction, the Best Ice Hockey Arena Architects in the Upper Midwest U.S. by Global 100, and one of 50 Most Admired Companies in America by MSN Money. JLG is the Preferred Architecture Partner of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference, Atlantic Hockey America, the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference, and the Western Collegiate Women’s Hockey Association.