Qualifications to receive a Scholarship

To qualify for a Scholarship a student must have his or her place of permanent residence in Manitoba and also be one of the following:

• be an ex-service member, who is a member of The royal Canadian Legion
• be a son, daughter or grandchild of an ex-service member or of a deceased ex-service member who is a member of The Royal Canadian Legion or who was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion or who was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion at the time of his or her death.

Subject to the provisions for qualifications referred to above, these scholarships will be awarded to students with the highest average marks. This person must provide proof of registration that he or she is coninuing on to a school of higher eduction to pursue studies leading to a degree.

Application to receive a Scholarship

Applications for Scholarships must be received by the District Commander at the following address no later than 4:30 pm, July 31st:

Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario Command
The Royal Canadian Legion
563 St. Mary's Rd.
Winnipeg, MB  R2M 3L6

Principal / Guidance Counsellor of each School must forward each student's marks plus application along with other related information to the above address.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 4:30 PM JULY 31ST WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

All questions must be answered fully or the application will NOT be considered. Applicant may apply for both Scholarship and Bursary Awards by fully completing both application forms.

**The award shall be made by the District Scholarship Committee of The Royal Canadian Legion and its decision shall be final.