In the 2024-2025 season, Robillard was one of Eight (8) bursary recipients of $6,000 each
Cambridge, ON – Balance is not something you find, it is something you create. An outstanding student and hockey player, 2024 bursary winner Cameron Robillard is as well-rounded as they come; involved in several activities.
“My first year of University has gone very well, it is a very demanding program and creating a balance between academics, intramurals, volunteering, and social activities continues to be the success factor,” said Robillard. “My current average is above 80%.”
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Winning a bursary of this magnitude at such a young age goes a long way in personal growth. It’s life changing and sends the verve of the recipient on a different trajectory. “Being one of the recipients of the OHA Bursary Program changed my life by allowing me to help contribute towards my education. My family has always supported me throughout my entire life, and being able to contribute with this award was extremely meaningful,” said Robillard. “It proved to me the importance of my dedication to hockey, academics, and community involvement and to always give back. The award has made me realize the importance of continuing to volunteer with various organizations throughout my university years to help others in the community. Hockey will always continue to be a part of my life as it has benefited me in so many ways on and off the ice.”
Hockey teaches several life lessons. Not only balance and time management. But it also provides the tools to be successful down the line. “I have grown in being able to recognize that it is not just being successful in one of these things but in fact being able to focus and excel in a variety of them that makes you an all-around strong individual,” said Robillard.
Going through it and recognizing what it takes to be a Dairy Farmers of Ontario bursary recipient. As such, he has advice for anyone that is considering applying for the bursary program this year. “I would tell them that this Bursary truly does reflect the importance of education, hockey and giving back. Hockey is a big part of my life, but it has also shown me that the Bursary also values the importance of education and community involvement,” said Robillard. “To be successful in your future, this bursary is all about being able to balance hockey along with other important aspects of your life. It has helped me realize the importance of being a volunteer in your community and because of this I will continue to understand the importance of helping others and giving back in my own future. I wish all of the future candidates all the best in their application and future studies!”
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About the Ontario Hockey Association
The Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) was founded on November 27, 1890, and is the governing body for the majority of Junior and Senior hockey in the Province of Ontario. The OHA is a Member Partner of the Ontario Hockey Federation which is one of thirteen Provincial and Regional Branches of Hockey Canada.
It is comprised of three Junior hockey leagues and two Senior hockey leagues: Junior A – Ontario Junior Hockey League; Junior B – Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League; Junior C – Provincial Junior Hockey League, Senior –Allan Cup Hockey (AAA) and Ontario Elite Hockey League(AA). For the 2024-25 season, these five leagues encompass 125 teams.
The objectives of the OHA are to foster and encourage the sport of amateur hockey, to conduct competition in the various categories established, to determine teams for entry into the inter-branch competitions that may be provided by Hockey Canada, and to provide for the affiliation of other hockey organizations.
The OHA provides administrative resources, coordinates programs, services and events for hockey participants and provides support to various Development Programs for coaches, officials, trainers and players, Safety and Risk Management Issues and offers resources for Harassment and Abuse education.
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Chris McCleary
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