LEGION BRANCH EDUCATIONAL BURSARIES
LOCAL BRANCH BURSARIES
Educational bursaries are available from the Branch Poppy Trust Fund to the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Veterans who need financial assistance to pursue a post-secondary education (college, technical school, university).
Students may apply each year they attend a post-secondary institution. The bursaries are provided from the Branch Poppy Funds, which are held "in trust" so their dispersal's are strictly controlled and must meet the requirements set out in the Legion Poppy Manual.
To apply please provide the following information to the Branch:
- Name of student requesting the bursary.
- Name of post-secondary institution and program/courses the student is entering.
- Proof of post-secondary institution registration (i.e. not a conditional acceptance, but proof that the student is actually registered in the program)
- Name, rank and service number of the Veteran the student is applying under, along with their relationship to the student.
The above information may be dropped off at the Branch, mailed, or emailed:
Mailing/Street Address:
100-215 McLeod Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB. T7X 0G2
Email Address:
- The Poppy Fund Assistance Form (Mean's Test) must also be completed but should not be emailed to the Branch due to the amount of personal information required - see attached form below.
Bursary approval steps:
- Once all required information for the bursary request is received, the Branch Poppy Chair presents the bursary request to the Branch general membership at a General Meeting for approval. The Meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of January, March, May, June, September, and November.
- Assuming it is approved, the Branch completes a "Poppy Fund Disbursement Form" and submits it, with a copy of the General Meeting Minutes approving the request, to the AB-NWT Command (provincial headquarters) for their review & approval.
- AB-NWT Command must approve the request before the bursary can be provided.
- Once approval is received from Command the student is notified and asked to come into the Branch to receive the bursary, during a General Meeting or a Saturday afternoon Meat Draw if possible.
Please note that all Legion members are volunteers so these activities take place in their spare time.
LADIES AUXILIARY EDUCATIONAL BURSARIES
Ladies Auxiliary, Alberta-NWT Command
The Royal Canadian Legion
Bursary Regulations Governing Ladies' Auxiliary Command Bursary Awards
PLEASE READ IN ENTIRETY
The
Ladies' Auxiliary, Alberta-N.W.T. Command, The Royal Canadian Legion is offering a number of Bursary awards in the amount of $500.00 each.
These
awards are for Alberta and N.W.T. students entering their FIRST TERM of a certificate/diploma or degree in a University, School of Technology and Art, Nursing Program, or any
recognized College in Alberta and the NWT.
Students
must be graduates of Grade XII in the current year or previous and under the age of 21 years.
These awards are intended to assist:
- A child, grandchild, great-grandchild, niece, nephew, or great niece & nephew of Veterans’ personnel.
- Child and grandchild of current personnel, RCMP.
- Reserve Personnel and Fire-fighters (paid or volunteer) who have served a minimum of one year, in advancing their education.
- Child and grandchild of Auxiliary or Branch member.
Applications must be accompanied by:
- A letter from the student explaining why the money is needed and the reason for choosing the selected course.
- A letter of reference from one of the following: School Principal, Home Room Teacher, or School Counsellor on school letterhead.
- An official copy of your “High School Transcript of Achievement” stating “diploma granted”.
- AMOUNT OF YEARLY INCOME IS TO BE GIVEN AS STATED ON THE NET INCOME LINE OF THE PARENTS' IMMEDIATE PAST YEAR INCOME TAX RETURNS.
PLEASE
MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
Ladies' Auxiliary Bursary Chairman
116 7 Ave. SE.
Calgary, AB.
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If you have any questions, please contact 403-457-5015 or email lacommand152@gmail.com
DO NOT
MAIL APPLICATION TO ANOTHER LEGION.
DEADLINE – AUGUST 31
All
questions on the application form must be answered or the application will not be considered. Students will not be contacted for missing
information.
APPLICATIONS ARE AWARDED ON A NEED BASIS.
Revised November 2016