Scholarships

Middlemass Scholarship

2026 Middlemass Scholarship

(for players)

OBA is pleased to be part of the  R. Jack Middlemass Scholarship  awarded annually.

The R. Jack Middlemass Memorial Scholarship was established out of love for Jack and inspired by Jack’s love for baseball and its athletes. In the spirit of Jack’s desire to help others achieve, the fund assists aspiring young people in pursuit of post secondary education. In helping further their scholastic endeavours, the scholarship provides recipients with greater opportunity to excel in life and contribute to the community.

Deadline is June 1st.

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Oberle Scholarship

2026 Inaugural Oberle Scholarship

(for umpires)

The Dean Oberle Memorial Umpire Scholarship was established to honour and celebrate Dean Oberle’s love of sport and his tremendous contributions to officiating. Dean embodied what it means to serve the baseball community with passion, humility, and integrity.

This scholarship recognizes an umpire who exemplifies:

  • A genuine love for the sport of baseball
  • A commitment to continuous learning, both independently and with others
  • A passion for mentorship and helping others grow
  • A strong sense of teamwork, collaboration, and community among fellow officials
  • A consistently positive attitude and uplifting presence

Deadline is June 7, 2026

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