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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
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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Bursary Assistance Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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