Ontario Command Bursary Program Applications Reminder for Students
It's the start of a new year and if you know of any students looking for financial assistance, The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command and RCL Ladies Auxiliary Ontario Command are reminding interested parties that they are in the home stretch for the 2024/25 Provincial Bursary Program year application deadline.
The Bursary Program is designed to assist those students who are entering or continuing their post secondary education (including courses and training programs of a technical and vocational nature) and pursue the same course throughout their academic years.
The program is open to ex-service/current serving members of the Canadian Forces, spouses, children and grandchildren, Commonwealth war vets and their families, Ordinary and Lifetime members and their families, Associate members and families and Ladies Auxiliary and family members. Applicants must be ready to provide required documentation such as OSAP documentation, school endorsement, Bursary application, membership verification from branch and proof of service.
How can students submit an application for consideration?
- You can use Xpress post with signature - this will allow the student to track their package and see who signs for it.
- Make an appointment to see the Program Coordinator, Courier or by regular Mail.
Where can students, branches and Ladies' Auxiliaries obtain a copy of the application form?
- Scanning the QR code on the flyer
- Visiting the Command Website
- Financial Aid section of their online student profile
- Emailing the Program Coordinator at bursary@on.legion.ca
- You can also pick up applications at all of the local legion locations across Essex County.
"It is highly recommended that students call the Program Coordinator to review their application over the phone prior to submission to ensure everything is correct and nothing is missing. Time is running out so let us help as many students as possible." said Jen Leclair, program coordinator of the Ontario Command Bursary Assistance, in an online forum. Given the postal strike has ended, it is a good time to remind everyone that our program is still open and active."
The program opens in September and closes the last Friday of March each year.
