RSCS Education Scholarships

The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Foundation was created to provide scholarships to Sea Cadets who are pursuing post-secondary studies.

We award $1,000 to $5,000 scholarships annually to Royal Canadian Sea Cadets entering the first year of a post-secondary training program which leads to a degree, diploma, or certification in a recognized profession.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must:

• Have participated in the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet program for a minimum of 24 months and
• Be applying for post-secondary education at a university or community college course leading to a degree or diploma, or a post-secondary training program that will lead to certification in a recognized profession.

The Application

Carefully solicit, gather, complete and mail all required documents by the April deadline.

What to Send Us

The following documents must be included in your application submission.

1. Your Cadet Information Card An up-to-date copy of your Cadet Card, provided to you by your corps.
2. Your Personal Letter of Application Describe your passion for your program, your goals, the accomplishments you take special pride in, and anything else that would help us get a picture of who you are. This letter should be no longer than two typewritten pages.
3. Your CV or Biography This is where you show us what you have done. You can do so in paragraph or point form. Tell us what you have done in your community, and with Cadets. What are your hobbies and interests? What jobs have you had? Make sure to tell us about any awards or special commendations that you or the groups that you have been part of have received.
4. Letters of Recommendation One letter of recommendation from your Commanding Officer plus either two or three additional letters from other people who know you and feel that you deserve a scholarship.
5. Your Final Year Mid Term Marks Your final year midterm marks and overall average, provided to you by your Secondary Education Institution.
6. Letter of Acceptance or Provisional Acceptance from the Institution you plan to Attend If you are unable to provide this at the time of your application, attach an explanation.