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Bursary Assistance Program
Post-secondary bursary support for eligible students
Last Update: April 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,250
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This bursary supports students entering or continuing post-secondary education, including technical and vocational programs. Eligible applicants may receive up to $1,250, and applications must be submitted with the required supporting documents and school endorsement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,250 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for entering post-secondary education
- Support for continuing post-secondary studies
- Support for technical and vocational training programs
Documents Needed
- Completed bursary application form
- OSAP funding summary and application data on file
- Proof of service and relationship
- School verification or confirmation of enrollment
- Proof of eligibility, if required
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Children and grandchildren of eligible Legion members
- Spouses and dependants of eligible military personnel and veterans
- Students in post-secondary institutions
Who is not eligible
- Students in correspondence or distance education courses
- Applicants receiving Manpower Training or similar government funding
- Students who are not yet on campus if currently in high school
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Correspondence or distance education courses
- Applicants receiving Manpower Training or similar government funding
- Applications sent by fax
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Financial need is considered
- Admission or progress in post-secondary studies is considered
- District Committee recommendation determines the award amount
How to apply
- Step 1: Get the application form
- Download the current form online or obtain it from a school guidance office, post-secondary financial aid office, or Legion branch.
- Step 2: Complete the form and attachments
- Fill in all required sections.
- Attach the required OSAP documents, proof of service, relationship proof, and school endorsement.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application by mail to The Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Provincial Command, Aurora, Ontario.
- For 2025/26, completed applications may also be submitted online by email to bursary@on.legion.ca.
- Faxed applications are not accepted.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ontario Command office for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are forwarded to the appropriate District Bursary Committee.
- The District Committee makes the final recommendation and decision.
- Successful applicants are notified by the Command Office.
- Approved funds are paid by direct deposit after second-semester enrollment is confirmed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bursary Assistance Program Program
What is the Bursary Assistance Program?
This bursary supports students entering or continuing post-secondary education, including technical and vocational programs. Eligible applicants may receive up to $1,250, and applications must be submitted with the required supporting documents and school endorsement.
How much funding can be received?
Bursary Assistance Program Funds up to $1,250 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Bursary Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Bursary Assistance Program program, you must:
Enrolled in post-secondary education
Meets Legion or military eligibility
OSAP application required
What expenses are eligible under Bursary Assistance Program?
Support for entering post-secondary education
Support for continuing post-secondary studies
Support for technical and vocational training programs
Who can I contact for more information about the Bursary Assistance Program?
You can contact Royal Canadian Legion Branch 271 - Elora (RCL) by email at bursary@on.legion.ca or by phone at 905-841-7999.
Where is the Bursary Assistance Program available?
The Bursary Assistance Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Bursary Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Bursary Assistance Program is a Grant and Funding