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Bursary Criteria for PEI Command – The Royal Canadian Legion
Bursary support for first-year post-secondary students
Last Update: May 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
Five annual bursary awards of $1,000 each are available to support post-secondary education. The program supports eligible students entering their first year of post-secondary study, including academic, vocational, and technical training.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary education.
- Academic, vocational, and technical training beyond Grade 12.
Documents Needed
- Completed bursary application form
- Official transcript from the last academic year
- Summary of extracurricular and community activities
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students residing within PEI Command.
- Children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of Canadian Forces or RCMP veterans.
- First-year post-secondary students.
Who is not eligible
- Students who are not entering their first year of post-secondary education.
- Applicants who are not within PEI Command.
- Applicants without a qualifying veteran family connection.
Eligible geographic areas
- PEI Command
Selection criteria
- Need is the primary consideration.
- Academic attainment is considered.
- Natural mechanical or artistic aptitude is considered.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Fill in the applicant, parent, and sponsor information requested on the form.
- Have the application signed and dated by the applicant, parent, or sponsor.
- Step 2: Attach required documents
- Attach the official transcript from the last academic year.
- Attach the summary of extracurricular and community activities on a separate page.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the completed application by the April 30 deadline.
- The application may be submitted by the applicant, parent, or sponsor.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed annually in May by the Leadership and Development Committee.
- Five successful candidates are selected from the applications received.
- Bursary recipients are announced in June where possible.
- Funding is conditional on attending a post-secondary institution.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bursary Criteria for PEI Command – The Royal Canadian Legion Program
What is the Bursary Criteria for PEI Command – The Royal Canadian Legion?
Five annual bursary awards of $1,000 each are available to support post-secondary education. The program supports eligible students entering their first year of post-secondary study, including academic, vocational, and technical training.
How much funding can be received?
Bursary Criteria for PEI Command – The Royal Canadian Legion Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Bursary Criteria for PEI Command – The Royal Canadian Legion program?
To be eligible for the Bursary Criteria for PEI Command – The Royal Canadian Legion program, you must:
PEI Command resident
Family of a veteran
First-year post-secondary student
What expenses are eligible under Bursary Criteria for PEI Command – The Royal Canadian Legion?
Post-secondary education.
Academic, vocational, and technical training beyond Grade 12.
Who can I contact for more information about the Bursary Criteria for PEI Command – The Royal Canadian Legion?
You can contact Prince Edward Island Command of the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) by email at royalcanadianlegion@pei.aibn.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Bursary Criteria for PEI Command – The Royal Canadian Legion available?
The Bursary Criteria for PEI Command – The Royal Canadian Legion program is available the province of Prince Edward Island.
Is the Bursary Criteria for PEI Command – The Royal Canadian Legion a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Bursary Criteria for PEI Command – The Royal Canadian Legion is a Grant and Funding