Rex Turple Memorial Hockey Education Scholarship

The Rex Turple Memorial Hockey Education Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of Rex Turple, a dedicated hockey player and coach. Born on April 17, 1930, Rex’s passion for the sport began in Olds, Alberta, where he played minor hockey before advancing to the Olds Elks Intermediate A team. Over his illustrious career, Rex played with the Ponoka Stampeders, who won the Western Canadian Intermediate A Championship in 1955-56, and the Red Deer Rustlers, who also claimed the championship in 1958-59. Rex’s dedication to hockey took him internationally, coaching and playing in Scotland, England, and Austria.

Even into his later years, Rex continued his love for the game, playing senior hockey in Kamloops, BC, and participating in old-timers hockey with the Capri Colts of Red Deer at the age of 59. Rex passed away on October 15, 1990, but his contributions to hockey and the community continue to inspire.

This scholarship is awarded to post-secondary students who are part of a team that participates in Alberta’s Heritage Junior Hockey League.

The scholarship is awarded for post-secondary courses successfully completed during the Fall term (September – October) and the Winter term (January – April) of each academic year.

Application Deadline:

March 1, 2026

Note: As per CRA regulations, our Foundation is not at liberty to disburse the awards directly to recipients. Rather, we release the funds directly to qualified post-secondary institutions, which then credits the student’s tuition account. CFCAB will never ask for your banking details.