Il s’agit de la 19e édition du Programme de bourses des Canadiens de Montréal via la Fondation Aléo
Montréal, le 8 juin 2026 – Les Canadiens de Montréal et la Fondation Aléo ont le plaisir de remettre 75 000 $ en bourses et services d’accompagnement à 32 jeunes hockeyeuses et hockeyeurs élites, collégiaux et universitaires qui se sont démarqués au cours de la dernière année. Ces reconnaissances ont été remises dans le cadre d’une cérémonie officielle qui s’est déroulée lundi au Centre Bell.
La 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.
Composé de 28 étudiant·e·s-athlètes âgé·e·s de 15 à 17 ans, un groupe de jeunes a été reconnu pour son talent, ses réalisations sportives et son parcours académique exceptionnel. Une hockeyeuse a été sélectionnée dans chacune des huit équipes féminines M18 AAA de la Ligue de hockey d’excellence du Québec (LHEQ), de même que deux hockeyeurs du volet masculin M17 AAA de cette même ligue. De plus, un hockeyeur a été choisi au sein de chacune des 15 formations masculines de la Ligue de développement du hockey M18 AAA. Finalement, trois boursiers évoluant au sein du RSEQ ont complété le groupe.
À ce premier groupe, deux bourses de recrutement collégial RSEQ se sont ajoutées, ainsi que les deux bourses d’excellence Guy-Lafleur, remises par son fils Martin Lafleur. Ces prix sont décernés à des étudiant·e·s-athlètes en hockey de niveau collégial ou universitaire qui se sont illustrés sur la glace, dans leurs études et dans leur communauté.
Ces deux derniers récipiendaires sont également automatiquement admis au programme Leadership 2026-2027 de la Fondation Aléo. En plus des montants offerts, les boursiers leadership bénéficieront d’un accompagnement annuel et d’une formation avec un professionnel en leadership dans le cadre d’un partenariat avec la Fondation McCall MacBain.
À noter que tous les boursiers et toutes les boursières de la Fondation Aléo ont également accès, dès leur première bourse, aux services d’accompagnement personnalisés à vie, pendant et après leurs parcours académiques et sportifs.
De nombreuses anciennes boursières et anciens boursiers des Canadiens de Montréal se sont illustrés depuis la mise sur pied du programme. La quadruple médaillée olympique, capitaine de la Victoire de Montréal et gagnante de la coupe Walter, Marie-Philip Poulin, ainsi que trois membres de l’équipe actuelle des Canadiens de Montréal, Mike Matheson, Joseph Veleno and Zachary Bolduc, ont particulièrement brillé ce printemps.
In their own words:
« Depuis près de deux décennies, notre partenariat avec la Fondation Aléo nous a permis de célébrer et d’honorer de jeunes athlètes qui incarnent les valeurs d’excellence, de persévérance et de leadership qui sont au cœur de l’identité des Canadiens de Montréal. Nous sommes extrêmement fiers de travailler aux côtés d’Aléo afin de soutenir et d’encourager ces étudiant·e·s-athlètes qui se distinguent non seulement sur la glace, mais également dans leur cheminement scolaire et au sein de leur communauté. En investissant dans leur développement aujourd’hui, nous contribuons à bâtir la prochaine génération de leaders qui, nous en sommes convaincus, auront un impact positif bien au-delà du monde du sport. »
– France Margaret Bélanger,
présidente, sports et divertissement, Club de hockey Canadien
« Nous l’avons vécu ce printemps : les Canadiens de Montréal sont un vecteur immensément rassembleur, liant des millions de personnes de tous les horizons. Cette force sociale, sportive et humaine constitue une identité forte pour les Québécois et une inspiration certaine pour toute la population. Les Canadiens de Montréal, c’est le hockey. Mais c’est aussi beaucoup plus que du hockey! Ainsi, se savoir dans la même équipe que le CH est un levier majeur dans l’atteinte de notre mission. Miser ensemble sur la réussite sportive et académique des jeunes de la prochaine génération et célébrer leurs efforts est pour nous un grand privilège. Merci de la confiance renouvelée depuis près de deux décennies maintenant. »
– Patricia Demers,
Executive Director of the Aléo Foundation
Récipiendaires du Programme de bourses des Canadiens de Montréal 2026
| Name | Age | City | School | Team |
| M17 Male - Quebec Excellence Hockey League (QEH L) bourses de 2000 $ |
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| Charles-Antoine Richard | 17 | Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel | Les Estacades Academy | Estacades de la Mauricie |
| 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) bourses de 2000 $ |
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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) | École Royal Vale | Warriors of Lake St. Louis |
| Mariloup Couillard | 17 | Sainte-Julie | École d’éducation internationale | Remparts du Richelieu |
| Zoalie Doucet | 16 | L’Assomption | École secondaire l’Horizon | Laurentides-Lanaudière Stars |
| Livia Landry | 17 | Levis | Pointe-Lévy High School | Ace of Quebec |
| Raphaëlle Niquette | 16 | Trois-Rivières | Séminaire Saint-Joseph de Trois-Rivières | Stars 55 de la Mauricie Centre-du-Québec |
| Elsie Provencher | 16 | Laval | Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Secondary School | Amazones of Laval-Montreal |
| M18 D1 – Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) bourses de 2000 $ |
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| Enrick Blain | 17 | Saint-Christophe d’Arthabaska | Collège Clarétain | Graal du Collège Clarétain |
| Louic Girouard | 16 | Mascouche | École secondaire du Coteau | Arsenal de l’École secondaire du Coteau |
| Axel Houle | 17 | Levis | Collège de Lévis | Commandeurs du Collège de Lévis |
| Quebec M18 AAA Hockey Development League bourses de 2000 $ |
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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 | École secondaire de La Ruche | Magog Road Masons |
| Raphaël Truchon | 16 | Quebec (La Haute-Saint-Charles) | École secondaire d’Amos, La Forêt campus | Forestiers d’Amos |
| Bourses de recrutement collégial du Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) bourses de 3000 $ |
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| Maélie Laforge | 18 | Val d’Or | Collège Stanstead | Spartans du Collège Stanstead |
| 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 bourses de 4000 $ |
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| Conor Frenette | 25 | Gatineau | University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières | Patriotes de l’UQTR |
| Mia Giles | 21 | Hammonds Plains | McGill University | Martlets de l’Université McGill |
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 | Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel | Les Estacades Academy | Estacades de la Mauricie |
| 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 | École d’éducation internationale | Remparts du Richelieu |
| Zoalie Doucet | 16 | L’Assomption | École secondaire l’Horizon | Laurentides-Lanaudière Stars |
| Livia Landry | 17 | Levis | Pointe-Lévy High School | Ace of Quebec |
| Raphaëlle Niquette | 16 | Trois-Rivières | Séminaire Saint-Joseph de Trois-Rivières | Stars 55 de la 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 | Collège Clarétain | Graal du Collège Clarétain |
| Louic Girouard | 16 | Mascouche | École secondaire du Coteau | Arsenal de l’École secondaire du Coteau |
| 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 | École secondaire de La Ruche | 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 | Collège Stanstead | Spartans du Collège Stanstead |
| 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 | Patriotes de l’UQTR |
| Mia Giles | 21 | Hammonds Plains | McGill University | Martlets de l’Université McGill |
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
