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, greatgrandchild, nephew, niece, grandnephew, grandniece, great-grandnephew, great-grandniece, 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.
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 3rd, 2026, at 17h00. Application submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.
Apply online at: https://www.nsnbr.ca/bursary