Thirty-two outstanding Quebec student-athletes supported in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence
Montreal, June 9, 2025 – The Montreal Canadiens and the Aléo Foundation are pleased to announce the awarding of $75,000 $ in scholarships and support services to 32 elite collegiate and university hockey players who distinguished themselves over the past year. These recognitions were presented during an official ceremony held at the Bell Centre.
The 18the 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.
For a total of twenty-eight student-athletes aged 15 to 17, the young individuals were recognized for their talent, athletic achievements, and exceptional academic journeys. One female hockey player was selected from each of the eight M18 AAA girls' teams in the Quebec Excellence Hockey League (LHEQ), as well as two male hockey players from the M17 AAA division of the same league. Additionally, one male hockey player was chosen from each of the 15 boys' teams in the M18 AAA Hockey Development League. Finally, three scholarship recipients playing within the RSEQ completed the group.
All Aléo Foundation scholarship recipients also have access, from their first scholarship, to personalized lifelong support services, during and after their academic and athletic careers.
Guy Lafleur Award of Excellence
A new addition in 2025, the Guy Lafleur Awards of Excellence will now be presented alongside scholarships awarded through Fondation Aléo's regular program. These awards are given to collegiate and university-level hockey student-athletes who have excelled on the ice, in their studies, and in their communities. The recipients had the chance to receive them directly from the hands of the great legend Guy Lafleur's son, Martin Lafleur.
For this component, two RSEQ collegiate recruitment scholarships of 3000 $ were awarded, as well as two university hockey leadership scholarships of 4000 $. Of the four recipients, two are reserved for female athletes and two for their male allies.
In addition to the amounts offered and lifetime services, leadership scholars will benefit from annual mentoring and leadership training as part of a partnership with the McCall MacBain Foundation.
3-year renewal for 225,000 $
To continue its commitment to the Aléo Foundation, the Montreal Canadiens also announced a renewal of their agreement for the next three years. A total of $225,000 $ will thus be invested in young hockey players and athletes until 2027.
In their own words:
«The Montreal Canadiens organization is committed to nurturing the next generation. These young hockey players demonstrate impressive dedication to their sport and studies daily as they pursue their biggest goals. We are proud to highlight these achievements and the perseverance required to reach them. This program, built with the Aléo Foundation, is therefore invaluable to us, leveraging the foundation's expertise to optimize every dollar invested. By inviting the recipients to the Bell Centre for this recognition, under the same roof as many of their role models, we hope to fuel their inspiration to make their dreams a reality.»
– Geneviève Paquette, Vice President, Community Engagement, Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club
«The Montreal Canadiens are more than just a hockey club for Quebecers; they are an institution, a part of our identity, a unifying force, a source of pride and inspiration. To count them among our close collaborators, especially when working with young hockey athletes to capitalize on their athletic and academic achievements and celebrate their efforts, is a great privilege for us. The growth of our partnership, particularly through the Guy Lafleur Excellence Awards and the three-year commitment, solidifies our dedication to the next generation of hockey players from Quebec.
– Patricia Demers, Executive Director of the Aléo Foundation
Many former Canadiens de Montréal bursars and scholarship recipients have distinguished themselves since the program's inception, including the four-time Olympic medalist and captain of the Montreal Victory. Marie-Philip Poulin and Mike Matheson, Montreal Canadiens defenseman.
2025 Montreal Canadiens Bursary Program Recipients
| Name | Age | City | School | Team |
| M17 Male - Quebec Excellence Hockey League (QEH L) | ||||
| Arnaud Gagnon | 16 | Saint-Lucien | Marie-Rivier Secondary School | Canimex of Drummondville |
| Benjamin Lefebvre | 15 | Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville | De Mortagne Secondary School | Gauls of Richelieu |
| M18 AAA Women's - Quebec Excellence Hockey League (LHEQ) | ||||
| Maya de Beaumont | 16 | Gatineau (Hull) | Mont-Bleu High School | Fearless of the Outaouais |
| Olivia Clauser | 15 | Laval | Laval Academy Senior | Amazones of Laval-Montreal |
| Danya Condo | 17 | Montreal (Lachine) | Collège Saint-Anne (Lachine) | Warriors of Lake St. Louis |
| Sophianne Gasse | 17 | Lévis (Saint-Nicolas) | Pointe-Levy High School | Ace of Quebec |
| Coralie Leclerc | 17 | Saint-Liboire | Marie-Rivier Secondary School | Remparts du Richelieu |
| Anaïs Leprohon | 17 | Saint-Sauveur | Saint-Gabriel High School | Laurentides-Lanaudière Stars |
| Justine Picard | 17 | Windsor | Triolet Secondary School | Sherbrooke Phoenix |
| Ellie Rodier | 17 | Saint-Majorique-de-Grantham | Saint-Bernard College | Stars 55 of Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec |
| M18 Male – Quebec Student Sports Network (RSEQ) | ||||
| Maxime Dodier | 17 | Thetford | Thetford Mines Polyvalent High School | Thetford Mines Polyvalente Skiers |
| Loic Ginchereau | 16 | Saint-Basile-le-Grand | Charles-Lemoyne College | Dynamics of Charles-Lemoyne College |
| Christopher St-Hilaire | 16 | Saint Mary | Collège de Lévis | Commanders of Lévis |
| Quebec M18 AAA Hockey Development League | ||||
| Olivier Charron | 15 | Vaudreuil-Dorion | Louis-Phillipe-Paré Secondary School | Grenadiers of Châteauguay |
| Henri Côté | 15 | Quebec (La Haute-Saint-Charles) | Saint Francis Seminary | Saint-François Seminary Blizzard |
| William Dubé | 16 | Rimouski | Collège Notre-Dame (Rivière-du-Loup) | Albatross of the Notre-Dame College |
| Jason Faith | 17 | Montreal West | Loyola High School | Lions of Lake St. Louis |
| Louis-Étienne Halley | 16 | Saint Teresa | Ste-Thérèse Academy | Vikings of Saint-Eustache |
| Jérémy Jarret | 17 | Amos | École secondaire d’Amos, La Forêt campus | Amos Foresters |
| Alexis Joseph | 15 | Mascouche | Esther-Blondin College | Esther-Blondin College Phoenix |
| Clément Landry | 15 | Montreal (Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles) | Queen Mary College | Rousseau-Royal de Laval-Montreal |
| Déryk Lemaire | 16 | Saint-Majorique-de-Grantham | La Ruche Secondary School | Magog Road Masons |
| Emrick Nolette Robidoux | 16 | Verchères | Fadette Secondary School | Saint-Hyacinthe Gauls |
| Antoine Proulx | 16 | Saint-Joseph-du-Lac | Pointe-Lévy High School | Knights of Lévis |
| Antoine Provencher | 15 | Candiac | Charles-Lemoyne College | Residents of Charles-Lemoyne College |
| Samuel Rheault | 16 | Saint Albert | Les Estacades Academy | Trois-Rivières Estacades |
| Karl-Antoine Sabourin | 17 | Gatineau | Nicolas-Gatineau Comprehensive High School | Fearless Gatineau |
| Derek Savard | 17 | Saguenay (Jonquière) | Arvida Comprehensive High School | Jonquière elites |
| College – Quebec Student Sports Network (RSEQ) – Guy Lafleur Leadership Award | ||||
| Student-athlete to be announced in the fall | ||||
| student-athlete to be announced in the fall | ||||
| University – Quebec Student Sports Network (RSEQ) – Guy Lafleur Leadership Award | ||||
| Gabrielle Santerre | 22 | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu | Bishop's University | Bishop's University Gaiters |
| Kaylen Gauthier | 23 | Drummondville | University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières | Patriots of the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières |
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 Generations of Impact 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 Generations of Impact
For more information:fondationaleo.ca
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Annie Dubé
Director of Communications and Marketing
Aléo Foundation
438-884-6626
annie.dube@fondationaleo.ca
Montreal Canadiens and the Aléo Foundation Award $$75,000 in Scholarships and Services
Thirty-two outstanding Quebec student-athletes supported in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence
Montreal, June 9, 2025 – The Montreal Canadiens and the Aléo Foundation are pleased to announce the awarding of $$75,000 in scholarships and support services to 32 elite hockey players, who have distinguished themselves over the past year. The awards were presented at an official ceremony held at the Bell Centre.
The 18th edition of the Montreal Canadiens Scholarship Program, through the Aléo Foundation, in partnership with Hockey Québec, the Ligue de développement du hockey U18 AAA du Québec (LHM18AAAQ), and the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ), is once again supporting the best hockey players of the next generation.
A total of twenty-eight student-athletes, aged 15 to 17, were honored for their talent, athletic achievements, and outstanding academic careers. One hockey player was selected for each of the eight U18 AAA women's teams in the Ligue de hockey d’excellence du Québec (LHEQ), as were two players from the U17 AAA men's section of the same structure. Additionally, one player was selected for each of the 15 men's teams in the Ligue de développement du hockey U18 AAA. Three RSEQ scholarship recipients rounded out the group.
All Aléo Foundation scholars also have access to personalized, lifelong support services during and after their academic and athletic careers.
Guy Lafleur Award of Excellence
New for 2025, the Guy Lafleur Awards of Excellence were added to the regular program with the Aléo Foundation. These awards are presented to college and university hockey student-athletes who have distinguished themselves on the ice, in their studies and in their community. Recipients received their awards directly from the hands of Martin Lafleur, son of hockey legend Guy Lafleur.
Two $3,000 RSEQ college recruitment scholarships were awarded, as well as two $4,000 university hockey leadership scholarships. Of the four recipients, two are reserved for female athletes and two for their male counterparts.
In addition to financial awards and lifetime services, Leadership scholars receive annual coaching and training through a partnership with the McCall MacBain Foundation.
3-year renewal for $225,000
Continuing its commitment to the Aléo Foundation, the Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club has also announced the renewal of its agreement for the next three years. A total of $225,000 will be invested in young student-athletes in hockey through 2027.
In their own words:
“The Montreal Canadiens organization is committed to developing the next generation of hockey players. Each day, these young hockey players demonstrate an impressive dedication to their sport and their studies, striving for the highest levels of excellence. We are proud to highlight their achievements and the perseverance required to reach them. This program, developed in collaboration with the Aléo Foundation, allows us to leverage the foundation’s expertise to maximize every dollar invested, and is incredibly valuable to us. By inviting the recipients to the Bell Centre for this recognition event, under the same roof as many of their role models, we hope to foster and inspire their future aspirations, hopes, and dreams!”
– Geneviève Paquette, Vice President, Community Engagement and Foundation General Manager, Canadiens
“The Montreal Canadiens are more than just a hockey club to Quebecers. They’re an institution, part of our identity, a rallying force, a source of pride and inspiration. It’s a great privilege for us to count them among our close collaborators, especially with young hockey players, to build on their sporting and academic success and celebrate their efforts. The growth of our partnership, notably through the Guy Lafleur Excellence Awards and the renewed three-year commitment, which solidifies our commitment to hockey’s next generation.”
– Patricia Demers, Executive Director, Aléo Foundation
Numerous former Montreal Canadiens scholarship recipients have distinguished themselves since the program was set up, including four-time Olympic medalist and Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson.
2025 Montreal Canadiens Scholarship Program Recipients
| Name | Age | City | School | Team |
| U17 Boys - Quebec Excellence Hockey League (LHEQ) | ||||
| Arnaud Gagnon | 16 | Saint-Lucien | Marie-Rivier Secondary School | Canimex of Drummondville |
| Benjamin Lefebvre | 15 | Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville | De Mortagne Secondary School | Gauls of Richelieu |
| U18 AAA Girls – Quebec Excellence Hockey League (LHEQ) | ||||
| Maya de Beaumont | 16 | Gatineau (Hull) | Mont-Bleu High School | Fearless of the Outaouais |
| Olivia Clauser | 15 | Laval | Laval Senior Academy | Amazones of Laval-Montreal |
| Danya Condo | 17 | Montreal (Lachine) | Collège Saint-Anne (Lachine) | Warriors of Lake St. Louis |
| Sophianne Gasse | 17 | Lévis (Saint-Nicolas) | Pointe-Levy High School | Ace of Quebec |
| Coralie Leclerc | 17 | Saint-Liboire | Marie-Rivier Secondary School | Remparts du Richelieu |
| Anaïs Leprohon | 17 | Saint-Sauveur | Saint-Gabriel High School | Laurentides-Lanaudière Stars |
| Justine Picard | 17 | Windsor | Triolet Secondary School | Sherbrooke Phoenix |
| Ellie Rodier | 17 | Saint-Majorique-de-Grantham | Saint-Bernard College | Stars 55 of Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec |
| U18 Boys – Quebec Student Sports Network (RSEQ) | ||||
| Maxime Dodier | 17 | Thetford | Thetford Mines Polyvalent High School | Thetford Mines Polyvalente Skiers |
| Loic Ginchereau | 16 | Saint-Basile-le-Grand | Charles-Lemoyne College | Dynamics of Charles-Lemoyne College |
| Christopher St-Hilaire | 16 | Saint Mary | Collège de Lévis | Commanders of Lévis |
| Quebec M18 AAA Hockey Development League | ||||
| Olivier Charron | 15 | Vaudreuil-Dorion | Louis-Phillipe-Paré Secondary School | Grenadiers of Châteauguay |
| Henri Côté | 15 | Quebec (La Haute-Saint-Charles) | Saint Francis Seminary | Saint-François Seminary Blizzard |
| William Dubé | 16 | Rimouski | Collège Notre-Dame (Rivière-du-Loup) | Albatross of the Notre-Dame College |
| Jason Faith | 17 | Montreal West | Loyola High School | Lions of Lake St. Louis |
| Louis-Étienne Halley | 16 | Saint Teresa | Ste-Thérèse Academy | Vikings of Saint-Eustache |
| Jérémy Jarret | 17 | Amos | École secondaire d’Amos, La Forêt campus | Amos Foresters |
| Alexis Joseph | 15 | Mascouche | Esther-Blondin College | Esther-Blondin College Phoenix |
| Clément Landry | 15 | Montreal (Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles) | Queen Mary College | Rousseau-Royal de Laval-Montreal |
| Déryk Lemaire | 16 | Saint-Majorique-de-Grantham | La Ruche Secondary School | Magog Road Masons |
| Emrick Nolette Robidoux | 16 | Verchères | Fadette Secondary School | Saint-Hyacinthe Gauls |
| Antoine Proulx | 16 | Saint-Joseph-du-Lac | Pointe-Lévy High School | Knights of Lévis |
| Antoine Provencher | 15 | Candiac | Charles-Lemoyne College | Residents of Charles-Lemoyne College |
| Samuel Rheault | 16 | Saint Albert | Les Estacades Academy | Trois-Rivières Estacades |
| Karl-Antoine Sabourin | 17 | Gatineau | Nicolas-Gatineau Comprehensive High School | Fearless Gatineau |
| Derek Savard | 17 | Saguenay (Jonquière) | Arvida Comprehensive High School | Jonquière elites |
| College – Quebec Student Sports Network (RSEQ) – Guy-Lafleur Leadership Award | ||||
| Female student-athlete commit, Fall 2025 | ||||
| Male student-athlete to be confirmed, fall 2025 | ||||
| University – Quebec Student Sport Network (RSEQ) – Guy-Lafleur Leadership Award | ||||
| Gabrielle Santerre | 22 | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu | Bishop's University | Bishop's Gaiters |
| Kaylen Gauthier | 23 | Drummondville | University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières | Patriots of the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières |
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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Annie Dubé
Director of Communications and Marketing
Aleo Foundation
438-884-6626
annie.dube@fondationaleo.ca
