Kamloops Student-Athlete Awarded $25,000 Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship at Memorial Cup

EDMONTON, Alberta, // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- Papa Johns Canada and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) proudly announced Griffin Seafoot of Kamloops, British Columbia, as the recipient of the Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship during the championship game of the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota on May 31.

Seafoot was honoured on ice and awarded the scholarship.

A goaltender from Kamloops, Seafoot has built an impressive record in hockey, academics, and community service. He maintains an A average while mentoring younger players and supporting local minor hockey programs. At just 12 years old, he launched a school food drive that has since grown into a district-wide initiative, collecting more than 10,000 pounds of food over the past four years.

Seafoot was also recently accepted into Shad Canada, one of Canada's leading youth leadership and STEM programs, where he will attend this summer at St. Francis Xavier University. He hopes to study engineering at the University of Waterloo.

"It's incredibly rewarding to recognize Griffin on a stage as significant as the Memorial Cup," said Scott Lewis, General Manager, International Markets at Papa Johns Canada. "The Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship was created to celebrate young people who are making a difference in their communities, and we're proud to celebrate Griffin as this year's recipient."

“Griffin represents exactly what the Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship is all about,” said Ryan Hudecki, Vice-President of Partnerships for the CHL. “To recognize him during the Memorial Cup made the moment even more special, as the tournament brings together the best of junior hockey while also celebrating the positive impact the game can have in communities across the country.”

The Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship reflects the shared commitment of Papa Johns Canada and the CHL to celebrate young Canadians whose leadership extends beyond the game and into their schools, communities, and everyday lives.

Source: Papa John's International, Inc.

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