OUA increases cap on athletic scholarships
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HUNTSVILLE, Ont. - The Ontario University Athletics board of directors have voted to increase the caps on individual Athletic Financial Awards (AFAs), commonly known as athletic scholarships. The motion passed with a 14-4 majority in favour of increasing the cap from $3,500 to $4,000 commencing in the 2012-13 season. The decision was made at the OUA Annual General Meeting held in Huntsville, Ont., on May 13.
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"The decision by the Board further demonstrates our commitment to student-athletes," said OUA President Gord Grace. "Increasing the Athletic Scholarship amount will allow OUA member schools to continue to attract the best and brightest."
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In September of 2001, the OUA increased the maximum level of AFAs from $1,500 to $2,500 and in September 2005 that figure was increased to $3,500.
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The OUA Board also approved two motions directing the AFA task force to gather additional data that will be used to inform future AFA funding decisions.
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