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Education Scholarship
GREG STEVENSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Orléans Little League Baseball (OLLB) Greg Stevenson Memorial Scholarship is designed to assist active or former OLLB players who are pursuing post-secondary education and to cover educational expenses. The scholarship has a value of $500.00 and is paid from interest earned on OLLB reserve funds.
At OLLB, we believe in the importance of balancing athletics with academics, and this scholarship reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting players both on and off the field. Whether you're attending college, university, or another post-secondary institution, we want to help you succeed in your academic journey.
One scholarship will be awarded each year, and applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined below.
ELIGIBILITY
1. The following are the criteria for an applicant to be eligible for an OLLB Education Scholarship:
APPLICATION
2. The following items make up an application:
We are proud of all our athletes, and through this scholarship, we aim to recognize and support the ambitions of those who pursue higher education. Please help us spread the word about this fantastic opportunity and continue to promote OLLB as a community that values both sportsmanship and learning.
Thank you for being part of the OLLB family.
We wish all applicants the very best of luck!
GREG STEVENSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Orléans Little League Baseball (OLLB) Greg Stevenson Memorial Scholarship is designed to assist active or former OLLB players who are pursuing post-secondary education and to cover educational expenses. The scholarship has a value of $500.00 and is paid from interest earned on OLLB reserve funds.
The OLLB Education Scholarship honours the memory of Greg Stevenson, a devoted advocate and volunteer who dedicated countless hours to strengthening our OLLB baseball program and welcoming every player. His passion for youth baseball and belief in opportunity for young athletes, including his son Dayton, guided all he did.
Greg was instrumental in OLLB’s successful 2019 Minor Provincial Championships and served in several leadership roles on our Board, including Convenor – Minor and Convenor – Major, while also coaching multiple teams. The Greg Stevenson Memorial Scholarship continues his legacy by supporting players’ post-secondary education and upholding the values he championed.
Greg was instrumental in OLLB’s successful 2019 Minor Provincial Championships and served in several leadership roles on our Board, including Convenor – Minor and Convenor – Major, while also coaching multiple teams. The Greg Stevenson Memorial Scholarship continues his legacy by supporting players’ post-secondary education and upholding the values he championed.
At OLLB, we believe in the importance of balancing athletics with academics, and this scholarship reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting players both on and off the field. Whether you're attending college, university, or another post-secondary institution, we want to help you succeed in your academic journey.
One scholarship will be awarded each year, and applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined below.
ELIGIBILITY
1. The following are the criteria for an applicant to be eligible for an OLLB Education Scholarship:
- Applicant for a scholarship must have been a Player Member of OLLB for a minimum of three (3) seasons. In the case of multiple applications, preference may be given to applicants with a longer history of play with OLLB.
- Applicant should have played at least one season at the Junior level of play.
- Applicant for a scholarship must be entering their first year of post-secondary education.
- Applicant for a scholarship must be enrolled in a university/community college recognized by the Association of Universities or Colleges of Canada (www.aucc.ca) or the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (www.accc.ca).
APPLICATION
2. The following items make up an application:
- An official transcript of marks from the most recent or last completed year of education.
- A 750 - 1000 word essay on the effects that Little League Baseball had or will have on the applicant, their motivation and achievements in life. Essays will be judged on content and presentation.
- Other factors such as volunteer time with OLLB, involvement in umpiring, number of seasons played, etc.
- Applications must be received by Orléans Little League Baseball by Friday, October 16th, 2026. Forward applications to ollbvpbaseballops@outlook.com. The successful candidate will be chosen by the OLLB Board of Directors and notified by the Board. An award cheque will be presented upon the successful applicant submitting proof of enrolment at a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Applicants will not be informed of their specific ranking, and the decision of the OLLB Board shall be final. There is no appeal process.
- Questions should be forwarded to the Vice President of Operations ollbvpbaseballops@outlook.com.
We are proud of all our athletes, and through this scholarship, we aim to recognize and support the ambitions of those who pursue higher education. Please help us spread the word about this fantastic opportunity and continue to promote OLLB as a community that values both sportsmanship and learning.
Thank you for being part of the OLLB family.
We wish all applicants the very best of luck!