Why apply for the Scholarship?

Apply for the 2026 CMAC Ontario Branch Scholarship

Every year, students from clubs across Ontario apply—and we encourage anyone who meets the eligibility criteria to submit an application. Whether you're working in food & beverage, golf operations, administration, maintenance, or another area of club life, we want to hear your story.

Before you begin your application, please have the following documents ready to upload:

• A short video introducing yourself, how you became interested in the club industry, your current role, and your ideal future career in the industry
• Three work references
• A copy of your most recent transcript
• Confirmation of enrollment at a post-secondary institution
• Your cover letter and resume
• A letter of endorsement from a Senior Manager or General Manager at your current or former club who is a current CMAC member
• An additional letter of reference from a club member, co-worker or manager

Applications are open until Friday, August 31, 2026 at 5:00pm. 

Once you have your materials ready, complete the application below. We appreciate the time and effort that goes into applying and wish you the very best with your submission.

For over two decades, the Ontario Branch of The Club Management Association of Canada has proudly offered scholarships to deserving students with a career interest in the private club industry. To date we have awarded over 50 scholarships totaling over $50,000. This scholarship is available for all job disciplines including food and beverage, golf & other sport sections, maintenance and administration.

The Career Awareness Committee's mandate is to educate and promote the club industry as a viable career option. We recognize that it takes a combination of both hard work and educational funding for most students to achieve their goal to a post-secondary education. This scholarship program has helped to address the critical need for student funding and to meet our Associationa's objective of attracting young talent into our Club industry.

This year, the Ontario Branch is proud to award a $2,000 scholarship to a qualified student currently working at an Ontario Branch private club. The Ontario Branch regularly receives multiple quality applications from students. This achievement is a testament to the on-going commitment of the CMAC Ontario Branch to develop the brightest and talented future Club Managers.

2025 Ontario Branch Scholarship Winner

Claudia Weglarz, The Boulevard Club