Veterans Bursary Program 2025, Canada
The Veterans Bursary Program provides financial support to eligible individuals as outlined by the Federal Court of Canada under Court File Number T-463-07. This program is managed by Universities Canada, in partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada, and the law firms McInnes Cooper and Gowling WLG.
Who Is Eligible
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Individuals named as Class Members in the court order
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Specified relatives of Class Members, as outlined in the program guidelines
Funding Amount
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$2,500 CAD per approved applicant
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Awarded for one year of study
Important Dates
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Application opens: November 22, 2024
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Application deadline: June 30, 2025
Program Guidelines
For detailed eligibility criteria, application instructions, and conditions, please refer to the full program guidelines.
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About the Program
The Veterans Bursary Program was created to distribute funds from a $10 million settlement established by the Federal Court of Canada in the case of Manuge v. Her Majesty The Queen. This settlement aims to support Canadian veterans and their families through access to higher education.
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On April 15, 2013, the court issued a settlement order that established the fund.
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In 2021, additional Class Members were added following the Toth v. Her Majesty The Queen case.
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In 2022, the program was further expanded to include more eligible applicants.
Universities Canada ensures strict compliance with privacy and legal standards while administering this program.
