Branch 641 Bursaries
The Royal Canadian Legion proudly supports post-secondary students in need offering bursaries and scholarships to help them achieve their goals in university, college, technical, or professional education. Apprentices may also apply for assistance to purchase tools or instruments.
As part of this commitment, Legion Branch 641 Barrhaven may offer bursaries through the Poppy Trust Fund to the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Veterans. These bursaries provide vital financial support to help students pursue their post-secondary education at any stage of their program, making a meaningful difference for Veterans’ families.
Bursary Eligibility
Bursaries may be granted to spouses, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of any of the following:
- Any person who is serving or who has honourably served in the Canadian Armed Forces;
- Merchant Navy personnel;
- Ex-service personnel of commonwealth countries, other than Canada and of allied countries, resident in Canada;
- Life Members, Ordinary Members, and Associate Members of the Royal Canadian Legion and Ladies’ Auxiliary.
Note: Applicants who are members of Branch 641 or their eligible relatives and/or who have graduated from or reside in the Barrhaven Area are given priority in the application process. Consideration is given to applicants who do not reside in the Barrhaven area, provided funding is available. Additionally, we ask that Branch 641 Barrhaven be the only local branch to which they apply for support.
How to Apply
At Branch 641, the local bursary program runs annually. Applications are accepted in person at the Branch or by mail* from September 1 to October 31 of the current academic year. Candidates must demonstrate financial need. For more details, please see the application form and contact the Branch.
*Please note that emailed, scanned, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Ontario Command Bursaries
The Ontario Command Bursary Program is designed to assist students entering or continuing their post-secondary education (including technical and vocational courses and training programs) who pursue the same course throughout their academic years.
Legion and External Scholarships
The Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) helps advance knowledge and improve well-being across Canada. CIMVHR manages competitive research funding for academic researchers, matching important projects with the experts best suited to carry them out.
CIMVHR is dedicated to growing this important field and offers annual scholarships to support new researchers. These scholarships encourage ongoing innovation in military, Veteran, and military family health research.