This is the 19th edition of the Montreal Canadiens Scholarship Program via the Aléo Foundation
Montreal, June 8, 2026 – The Montreal Canadiens and the Aléo Foundation are pleased to award 75,000 $ in scholarships and support services to 32 elite high school, college, and university hockey players who have distinguished themselves over the past year. These awards were presented during an official ceremony held Monday at the Bell Centre.
Route 19e edition of Canadiens de Montréal Scholarship Program Through the Aléo Foundation, in partnership with Hockey Québec, the Quebec U18 AAA Hockey Development League (LHM18AAAQ), and the Quebec Student Sports Network (RSEQ), we are once again this year supporting the best male and female hockey players of the next generation.
Composed of 28 student-athletes aged 15 to 17, a group of young people was recognized for its talent, athletic achievements, and exceptional academic journey. One female hockey player was selected from each of the eight female U18 AAA teams of the Ligue de hockey d'excellence du Québec (LHEQ), along with two male hockey players from the male U18 AAA division of the same league. In addition, one male hockey player was chosen from each of the 15 male teams of the Ligue de développement du hockey U18 AAA. Finally, three scholarship recipients playing within the RSEQ completed the group.
To this first group, two RSEQ collegiate recruitment scholarships were added, as well as the two Guy Lafleur excellence scholarships, presented by his son Martin Lafleur. These awards are given to college- or university-level student-athletes in hockey who have distinguished themselves on the ice, in their studies, and in their community.
These last two recipients are also automatically admitted to the Aléo Foundation's 2026-2027 Leadership program. In addition to the amounts offered, the leadership bursary recipients will benefit from annual coaching and training with a leadership professional as part of a partnership with the McCall MacBain Foundation.
Please note that all Aléo Foundation bursary recipients also have access, starting from their very first bursary, to personalized support services for life, both during and after their academic and athletic careers.
Many former Montreal Canadiens scholarship recipients have distinguished themselves since the program's inception. The four-time Olympic medalist, captain of Montreal's Victoire, and Walter Cup winner, Marie-Philip Poulin, as well as three members of the current Montreal Canadiens team, Mike Matheson, Joseph Veleno and Zachary Bolduc, shone particularly brightly this spring.
In their own words:
«For nearly two decades, our partnership with the Aléo Foundation has allowed us to celebrate and honor young athletes who embody the values of excellence, perseverance, and leadership that are at the core of the Montreal Canadiens» identity. We are extremely proud to work alongside Aléo to support and encourage these student-athletes who stand out not only on the ice, but also in their academic journeys and within their community. By investing in their development today, we are helping to build the next generation of leaders who, we are convinced, will have a positive impact well beyond the world of sports.»
– France Margaret Bélanger,
President, Sports and Entertainment, Club de hockey Canadien
«We experienced it this spring: the Montreal Canadiens are an immensely unifying force, bringing together millions of people from all walks of life. This social, athletic, and human force constitutes a strong identity for Quebecers and a definite inspiration for the entire population. The Montreal Canadiens are hockey. But they are also much more than hockey! Thus, knowing we are on the same team as the CH is a major lever in achieving our mission. Working together to bet on the athletic and academic success of the next generation of youth and celebrating their efforts is a great privilege for us. Thank you for the renewed trust you have placed in us for nearly two decades now.»
– Patricia Demers,
Executive Director of the Aléo Foundation
Recipients of the 2026 Montreal Canadiens Scholarship Program
| Name | Age | City | School | Team |
| M17 Male - Quebec Excellence Hockey League (QEH L) 2000 Scholarships 1Q-4Q |
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| Charles-Antoine Richard | 17 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Les Estacades Academy | Mauricie National Park Web-based Interpretation Center |
| Félix-Antoine Turgeon | 16 | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu | Charles-Lemoyne College | Dynamics of Charles-Lemoyne College |
| M18 AAA Women's - Quebec Excellence Hockey League (LHEQ) 2000 Scholarships 1Q-4Q |
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| Florence Bédard | 16 | Gatineau | Nicolas-Gatineau Comprehensive High School | Olympiques de l'Outaouais |
| Élisabeth Bergeron | 16 | Granby | Triolet Secondary School | Sherbrooke Phoenix |
| Anabelle Bourdages | 16 | Montreal (LaSalle) | Royal Vale School | Warriors of Lake St. Louis |
| Mariloup Couillard | 17 | Sainte-Julie | School of International Education | Remparts du Richelieu |
| Zoalie Doucet | 16 | L'Assomption | Horizon High School | Laurentides-Lanaudière Stars |
| Livia Landry | 17 | Levis | Pointe-Lévy High School | Ace of Quebec |
| Raphaëlle Niquette | 16 | Trois-Rivières | Saint-Joseph Seminary of Trois-Rivières | Stars 55 of Mauricie Centre-du-Québec |
| Elsie Provencher | 16 | Laval | Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Secondary School | Amazones of Laval-Montreal |
| M18 D1 – Quebec Student Sports Federation (RSEQ) 2000 Scholarships 1Q-4Q |
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| Enrick Blain | 17 | Saint-Christophe d’Arthabaska | Claretian College | Graal du Collège Clarétain |
| Louic Girouard | 16 | Mascouche | Coteau High School | Coteau High School Arsenal |
| Axel Houle | 17 | Levis | Collège de Lévis | Commandeurs du Collège de Lévis |
| Quebec M18 AAA Hockey Development League 2000 Scholarships 1Q-4Q |
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| Alexis Bonin-Lallemand | 17 | Rosemère | Saint-Gabriel High School | Vikings of Saint-Eustache |
| Charles-Étienne Boulet | 17 | Rimouski | Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup | Albatross of the Notre-Dame College |
| Vincent Boutet | 15 | Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures | Saint Francis Seminary | Saint-François Seminary Blizzard |
| Xavier Gervais | 15 | Saguenay (Jonquière) | Arvida Comprehensive High School | Jonquière elites |
| Émile Guévin | 15 | Saint-Léonard-d'Aston | Les Estacades Academy | Trois-Rivières Estacades |
| Alex-James Harvey | 17 | Gatineau | Nicolas-Gatineau Comprehensive High School | L’Intrépide de Gatineau |
| Zachary Lainesse | 15 | Levis | Pointe-Lévy High School | Knights of Lévis |
| Bryce Lazare | 16 | Dollard-des-Ormeaux | St. Thomas High School | Lions of Lake St. Louis |
| Damien Leduc | 16 | Léry | Louis-Phillipe-Paré Secondary School | Grenadiers of Châteauguay |
| Pierre-Alexandre Lemieux | 15 | L'Assomption | Esther-Blondin College | Esther-Blondin College Phoenix |
| Tommy Leroux | 16 | Candiac | Charles-Lemoyne College | Residents of Charles-Lemoyne College |
| Zac Perreault | 16 | Montreal (Le Plateau-Mont-Royal) | College of Montreal | Rousseau-Royal de Laval-Montreal |
| Cole Renaud | 16 | Sainte-Julie | Fadette Secondary School | Saint-Hyacinthe Gauls |
| Malik Tremblay | 16 | Orford | La Ruche High School | Magog Road Masons |
| Raphaël Truchon | 16 | Quebec (La Haute-Saint-Charles) | École secondaire d’Amos, La Forêt campus | Forestiers d'Amos |
| Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) College Recruitment Scholarships scholarships of 3,000 $ |
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| Maélie Laforge | 18 | Val-d'Or | Stanstead College | Stanstead College Spartans |
| Jérémy Quévillon | 17 | Rouyn-Noranda | École secondaire d’Amos, La Forêt campus | Forestiers d'Amos |
| University – Quebec Student Sports Network (RSEQ) – Guy Lafleur Leadership Award scholarships of 4,000 $ |
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| Conor Frenette | 25 | Gatineau | University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières | UQTR Patriotes |
| Mia Giles | 21 | Hammonds Plains | McGill University | McGill Martlets |
About the Aléo Foundation
The Aléo Foundation's mission is to maximize the full potential of as many outstanding student-athletes as possible from all backgrounds, in order to generate significant and lasting impact. Created in 1985, it has awarded over $25 million in scholarships to more than 5,000 student-athletes from across Quebec. In addition to these scholarships, there is an essential component of services provided for life to all recipients during and after their athletic and academic careers. To support these mentoring services, the Aléo Research Chairis now a vector for scientific results available to the entire sports community here.
The fundraising campaign Impact for Generations Its goal is to raise six million dollars in three years to move closer to our great vision: that student-athletes of excellence enrich society through their current and future leadership, both through their exceptional contributions and the inspiring examples they embody.
To support Impact for Generations
For more information: fondationaleo.ca
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For your information:
Annie Dubé
Director of Communications and Marketing
Aléo Foundation
438 884-6626
Thirty-two outstanding student-athletes from Quebec to receive $75,000 in scholarships and services
This marks the 19th edition of the Montreal Canadiens x Aléo Foundation Scholarship Program
Montreal, June 8, 2026 – The Montreal Canadiens and the Aléo Foundation are pleased to award $75,000 in scholarships and support services to 32 elite, college, and university hockey players who have distinguished themselves over the past year. The awards were presented during an official ceremony held at the Bell Centre on Monday.
The 19th edition of the Montreal Canadiens Scholarship Program, via the Aléo Foundation in partnership with Hockey Québec, the Quebec M18 AAA Hockey Development League (LHM18AAAQ), and the Quebec Student Sports Network (RSEQ), is once again supporting the top male and female hockey players of the next generation this year.
A group of 28 student-athletes aged 15 to 17 were recognized for their talent, athletic achievements, and exceptional academic records. One female hockey player was selected from each of the eight U18 AAA women’s teams in the Ligue de hockey d’excellence du Québec (LHEQ), as well as two male hockey players from the U17 AAA men’s division of the same league. In addition, one male hockey player was chosen from each of the 15 men’s teams in the U18 AAA Hockey Development League. Finally, three scholarship recipients playing in the RSEQ rounded out the group.
In addition to this first group, two RSEQ college recruitment scholarships were awarded, as well as two Guy-Lafleur Excellence Scholarships, presented by his son Martin Lafleur. These awards are given to college- or university-level hockey student-athletes who have distinguished themselves on the ice, in their studies, and in their communities.
These two latest recipients are also automatically admitted to the Aléo Foundation’s 2026–2027 Leadership Program. In addition to the grants awarded, leadership fellows will receive annual mentoring and training from a leadership professional as part of a partnership with the McCall MacBain Foundation.
It should be noted that all Aléo Foundation scholarship recipients also have access, starting with their first scholarship, to personalized support services for life, both during and after their academic and athletic careers.
Many former recipients of the Montreal Canadiens scholarship program have distinguished themselves since the program’s inception. Four-time Olympic medallist, captain of the Montreal Victoire, and Walter Cup winner Marie-Philip Poulin, as well as three members of the current Montreal Canadiens roster – Mike Matheson, Joseph Veleno, and Zachary Bolduc – have distinguished themselves this spring.
In their own words:
“For nearly two decades, our partnership with the Aléo Foundation has enabled us to celebrate and honor young athletes who embody the values of excellence, perseverance and leadership that are at the heart of the Montreal Canadiens’ identity. We are extremely proud to work alongside Aléo to support and encourage these student-athletes who distinguish themselves not only on the ice, but also in their academic pursuits and within their communities. By investing in their development today, we are helping build the next generation of leaders who we are confident will make a positive impact far beyond the world of sport.”
– France Margaret Bélanger,
President, Sports and Entertainment, Groupe CH
“We saw it this spring: the Montreal Canadiens are a powerful unifying force, bringing together millions of people from all walks of life. This social, athletic, and human strength forms a strong identity for Quebecers and serves as a source of inspiration for the entire population. The Montreal Canadiens are hockey, but they are also so much more than just hockey! Knowing we are on the same team as the Canadiens is a major driver in achieving our mission. Working together to support the athletic and academic successes of the next generation of youth and celebrating their efforts is a great privilege for us. Thank you for your continued trust over nearly two decades now.”
– Patricia Demers,
Executive director, Aléo Foundation
Recipients of the 2026 Montreal Canadiens Scholarship Program
| Name | Age | City | School | Team |
| U17 Boys - Quebec Excellence Hockey League (LHEQ) $2,000 scholarships |
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| Charles-Antoine Richard | 17 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Les Estacades Academy | Mauricie National Park Web-based Interpretation Center |
| Félix-Antoine Turgeon | 16 | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu | Charles-Lemoyne College | Dynamics of Charles-Lemoyne College |
| U18 AAA Girls – Quebec Excellence Hockey League (LHEQ) $2,000 scholarships |
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| Florence Bédard | 16 | Gatineau | Nicolas-Gatineau Comprehensive High School | Olympiques de l'Outaouais |
| Élisabeth Bergeron | 16 | Granby | Triolet Secondary School | Sherbrooke Phoenix |
| Anabelle Bourdages | 16 | Montreal (LaSalle) | Royal Vale School | Warriors of Lake St. Louis |
| Mariloup Couillard | 17 | Sainte-Julie | School of International Education | Remparts du Richelieu |
| Zoalie Doucet | 16 | L'Assomption | Horizon High School | Laurentides-Lanaudière Stars |
| Livia Landry | 17 | Levis | Pointe-Lévy High School | Ace of Quebec |
| Raphaëlle Niquette | 16 | Trois-Rivières | Saint-Joseph Seminary of Trois-Rivières | Stars 55 of Mauricie Centre-du-Québec |
| Elsie Provencher | 16 | Laval | Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Secondary School | Amazones of Laval-Montreal |
| U18 D1 boys – Quebec Student Sports Network (RSEQ) $2,000 scholarships |
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| Enrick Blain | 17 | Saint-Christophe d’Arthabaska | Claretian College | Graal du Collège Clarétain |
| Louic Girouard | 16 | Mascouche | Coteau High School | Coteau High School Arsenal |
| Axel Houle | 17 | Levis | Collège de Lévis | Commandeurs du Collège de Lévis |
| Quebec M18 AAA Hockey Development League (LHM18AAAQ) $2,000 scholarships |
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| Alexis Bonin-Lallemand | 17 | Rosemère | Saint-Gabriel High School | Vikings of Saint-Eustache |
| Charles-Étienne Boulet | 17 | Rimouski | Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup | Albatross of the Notre-Dame College |
| Vincent Boutet | 15 | Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures | Saint Francis Seminary | Saint-François Seminary Blizzard |
| Xavier Gervais | 15 | Saguenay (Jonquière) | Arvida Comprehensive High School | Jonquière elites |
| Émile Guévin | 15 | Saint-Léonard-d'Aston | Les Estacades Academy | Trois-Rivières Estacades |
| Alex-James Harvey | 17 | Gatineau | Nicolas-Gatineau Comprehensive High School | L’Intrépide de Gatineau |
| Zachary Lainesse | 15 | Levis | Pointe-Lévy High School | Knights of Lévis |
| Bryce Lazare | 16 | Dollard-des-Ormeaux | St. Thomas High School | Lions of Lake St. Louis |
| Damien Leduc | 16 | Léry | Louis-Phillipe-Paré Secondary School | Grenadiers of Châteauguay |
| Pierre-Alexandre Lemieux | 15 | L'Assomption | Esther-Blondin College | Esther-Blondin College Phoenix |
| Tommy Leroux | 16 | Candiac | Charles-Lemoyne College | Residents of Charles-Lemoyne College |
| Zac Perreault | 16 | Montreal (Le Plateau-Mont-Royal) | College of Montreal | Rousseau-Royal de Laval-Montreal |
| Cole Renaud | 16 | Sainte-Julie | Fadette Secondary School | Saint-Hyacinthe Gauls |
| Malik Tremblay | 16 | Orford | La Ruche High School | Magog Road Masons |
| Raphaël Truchon | 16 | Quebec (La Haute-Saint-Charles) | École secondaire d’Amos, La Forêt campus | Forestiers d'Amos |
| Quebec Student Sports Network (RSEQ) college recruitment scholarships $3,000 scholarships |
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| Maélie Laforge | 18 | Val-d'Or | Stanstead College | Stanstead College Spartans |
| Jérémy Quévillon | 17 | Rouyn-Noranda | École secondaire d’Amos, La Forêt campus | Forestiers d'Amos |
| University – Quebec Student Sports Network (RSEQ) – Guy-Lafleur Leadership Award $4,000 scholarships |
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| Conor Frenette | 25 | Gatineau | University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières | UQTR Patriotes |
| Mia Giles | 21 | Hammonds Plains | McGill University | McGill Martlets |
About the Aléo Foundation
The Aléo Foundation’s mission is to maximize the full potential of the greatest number of excellent student-athletes from all walks of life, in order to generate a significant and lasting impact. Founded in 1985, the organization has awarded over $$25 million in scholarships to more than 5,000 student-athletes across Quebec. In addition to these bursaries, the Foundation also provides lifelong services to all recipients during and after their athletic and academic careers. To support these services, the Aléo Research Chair is now a vector of scientific results available to the entire sports community.
The Generations of Impact The fundraising campaign aims to raise six million dollars over three years to bring us closer to our grand vision: that excellent student-athletes enrich society through their current and future leadership, both through their exceptional contributions and the inspiring examples they embody.
To support Generations of Impact
For more information: fondationaleo.ca
LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Spotify
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For more information:
Annie Dubé
Director of Communications and Marketing
Aleo Foundation
438 884-6626
