Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a NSNBR Heritage Foundation Educational Bursary, you must be a serving, former or retired member of the Regiment or their spouse, child, grandchild, great-grandchild or a member of a NSNBR Cadet Corps.

Must be registered as a full-time student in a first-year program of a post-secondary school at the time of application.

Must provide an official document from their academic institution confirming that they are accepted for the following academic year and indicating that a diploma or degree is underway.

Must have sponsorship from an educator that knows the applicant at the same school (secondary school), and a reference letter from him/her.

Must include a personal motivational letter outlining your reasons for application, your goals, and relevant background (no more than one page single spaced).

Must provide an up-to-date transcript of their academic records.

Must submit a resume.

Presentation

Presentation and/or announcement of a bursary is usually awarded at the recipient’s high school graduation ceremony. Payment will be presented to the recipient once they have received confirmation of enrollment for their second semester of post-secondary education.

Selection Committee

All applications will come straight to the Foundation; a Selection Committee will choose the final recipient.

Selection Criteria (In no particular order)

Academic achievement

Financial circumstance

Field of study/program registered

Personal Motivational Letter outlining career aspirations

Awards/declarations/recognition/commendations

Volunteer work/dedication to the community

Application deadline

Deadline for application submission through the Association website will be no later than May 2nd, 2025, at 17h00. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.

Apply Online: https://www.nsnbr.ca/bursary