Daniel Triano Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association
Introduction
The Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA), the Atlantic affiliate of USA Hockey, awards an annual memorial scholarship in honor of Daniel Triano. This fund supports a high school senior who intends to pursue education beyond high school and who is an active member of USA Hockey officiating within the AAHA.
Award
One non-renewable scholarship of $1,000 is available to a graduating high school senior who is registered with USA Hockey and serves as an on-ice official in the AAHA.
About Daniel Triano
Daniel was a Level 2 official who died in an automobile accident on June 15, 2016, at age 17. A Kenilworth, New Jersey native, he skated for the New Jersey Devils Youth Club for 12 years and was a three-year varsity player for Jonathan Dayton High School. Daniel also gave his time as a junior coach with the New Jersey Dare Devils, a team for players with special needs. Remembered as a loving son and brother, a loyal teammate, and a compassionate friend, Daniel’s life reflected respect and kindness toward others.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be high school seniors who reside in New Jersey.
- Be currently registered with USA Hockey.
- Be active on-ice officials within the AAHA and participate on an AAHA-registered travel team.
Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, sex, religion, or financial status. Awards are non-renewable. Decisions of the Scholarship Committee are final.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated using:
- Official school transcript (including grades, GPA, and class rank)
- Standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, or equivalent)
- A typed essay, 500 words or fewer, on the topic: “The Value of Officiating Hockey to My Personal Development.”
Notification and Acceptance
Recipients will be notified by email in May using the address provided on the application. Only those selected to receive the scholarship will be contacted. Each awardee must accept the scholarship in writing by the date specified in the notification and must provide a copy of their acceptance letter to the college or school they plan to attend.
Application Procedure
Complete the online application form and upload the required attachments. Label each uploaded file with your first and last name and the document type (for example: Jim Smith - Transcript; Jim Smith - Essay). Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be reviewed.
Required attachments:
- Transcript
- Test scores
- Headshot photo in .jpg format (for use in the announcement if selected)
- Typed essay (500 words or less)
If you have questions about the application process, contact the AAHA scholarship coordinator before submitting.