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The Roger Cruickshank Scholarship
Supports students entering post-secondary education
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- Funding available
- $ 2,500
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
Two scholarships of $2,500 each are awarded to support students entering post-secondary education. The program recognizes scholastic achievement and supports study at university, community college, or apprenticeship programs.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $2,500
- Minimum funding
- $2,500
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residents of Vittoria and district
- High school graduates planning post-secondary study
- Students entering university, community college, or apprenticeship programs
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who have already completed some post-secondary studies
- People outside Vittoria and district
Eligible geographic areas
- Vittoria and district
- Area bounded by Hwy 59, Lake Erie, Port Ryerse Road, and the Sixth Concession of Charlotteville
Activities funded
- Entrance to university, community college, or apprenticeship programs
- Full-time post-secondary study within one academic year of graduation
How to apply
- Step 1: Get the application package
- Pick it up at your secondary school student services department or at the Vittoria Post Office.
- Download it from the program website.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the form and prepare the required essay.
- Gather the transcript, recommendation letter, and acceptance confirmation.
- Step 3: Submit by post
- Send the completed application package by mail to The Vittoria & District Foundation Inc.
- Make sure it arrives by July 17, 2026.
- Step 4: Await acknowledgment and review
- Applicants receive confirmation that their application was received.
- Finalists may be invited to a personal interview.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Original final Ontario Student Transcript
- Letter of recommendation from the principal
- Confirmation of acceptance at a post-secondary institution or apprenticeship program
- 1,000-word essay on the stated topic
Selection criteria
- Academic record and all-around achievement
- Average of 75% or better in the six highest final grade academic courses
- Essay submission on the stated topic
- Proof of acceptance to a post-secondary institution or apprenticeship program
- Personal interview for finalists
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Roger Cruickshank Scholarship Selection Committee
- Finalists are invited to a personal interview
- Successful candidates are notified after the committee’s decision
- Payment is made after the award decision is confirmed
Additional information
- Two scholarships are awarded each year.
- Applicants receive acknowledgment of receipt.
- Finalists must attend a personal interview.
- Recipients are expected to speak briefly at the annual auction.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the The Roger Cruickshank Scholarship Program
What is the The Roger Cruickshank Scholarship?
Two scholarships of $2,500 each are awarded to support students entering post-secondary education. The program recognizes scholastic achievement and supports study at university, community college, or apprenticeship programs.
How much funding can be received?
The Roger Cruickshank Scholarship Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Roger Cruickshank Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the The Roger Cruickshank Scholarship program, you must:
Resident of Vittoria and district
Recent secondary school graduate
Entering post-secondary education
Who can I contact for more information about the The Roger Cruickshank Scholarship?
You can contact Vittoria & District Foundation Inc. or by phone at 519-718-3971.
Where is the The Roger Cruickshank Scholarship available?
The The Roger Cruickshank Scholarship program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Roger Cruickshank Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Roger Cruickshank Scholarship is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The Roger Cruickshank Scholarship?
The Roger Cruickshank Scholarship is funded by Vittoria & District Foundation Inc.