Merit-based
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
About the Scholarship
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes seeks to recognize athletes who have demonstrated both a dedication to leadership in their sport and an ongoing investment in the mental wellness of themselves, their sports team, or their community.
Born in Manitoba in 1955, Rick Blight had a long career as an exceptional athlete, selected by the Vancouver Canucks 10th overall in the 1st round of the 1975 NHL draft.
Rick experienced both highs and lows over his career, as often is the case with high-performance athletes. He was a top scorer for the Canucks during his first three years in the NHL, leading the team in scoring in the ’76-’77 season. Rick played in the NHL for another three years before travelling to Switzerland to continue his career in the minors after a knee injury.
Rick retired from professional hockey in 1983 and began a career as a stockbroker before moving back to Manitoba to manage his family’s tractor/implement business. He was a prominent and well-liked businessman in the community. Rick never gave up his love of sports and excelled in both curling and golf. He also continued his involvement in hockey, coaching his son’s teams for a number of years.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship.
Open to Canadian students aged 16-21.
Show a commitment to mental wellness for your team, community, or as an individual
Demonstrate a dedication to sports and athleticism.
Eligible Programs
This scholarship can be applied to 99 programs in our database.
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Canada• Toronto Metropolitan University
Biology (Hons)
B.Sc.
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B.Sc.
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Biomedical Science (Hons)
B.Sc.
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Biomedical Science (Hons)
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Canada• Seneca Polytechnic
Business - Marketing
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Business Administration
B.Sc.
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Business Administration
B.Sc.
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B.Sc.
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Business Administration - Management
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Germany• Darmstadt University of Technology
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B.Sc.
Germany• Darmstadt University of Technology
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B.Sc.
Israel• The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Business Administration and English
B.A.
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Business Economics
B.Sc.
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Business Management and Entrepreneurship
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Canada• Cape Breton University
Chemical Engineering
B.Eng.
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Chemical Engineering
B.Sc.
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Civil Engineering
B.Sc.
Canada• Canadore College
Commerce
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United States• Oklahoma State University
Computer Engineering
B.Sc.
United States• College of Engineering
Computer Engineering
B.Sc.
Spain• Universidad Europea
Computer Engineering
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Canada• Seneca Polytechnic
Computer Programming and Analysis
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Computer Science
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Switzerland• Webster Geneva Campus
Computer Science
B.Sc.
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Computer Science
B.Sc.
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Computer Science
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B.Sc.
United Kingdom• University of Bradford
Computer Science for Artificial Intelligence (Hons)
B.Sc.
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Computing Science
B.Sc.
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Creative Business (3 year)
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Creative Computing
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Canada• Toronto Metropolitan University
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B.A.
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B.Sc.
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B.Sc.
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Data Science
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Canada• Canadore College
Dental Hygiene
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Digital Communication
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