In order to be eligible, candidates must be sixteen years of age or older and be enrolled in full-time post-secondary education. Candidates who have been enrolled in full-time post-secondary academic studies any time since January 1, 2002 and otherwise meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for retro-active funding. Candidates cease to be eligible to receive scholarships under the Scholarship Fund upon reaching the age of twenty-five.

If you believe that you are an eligible candidate you may apply for a scholarship by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it [please reference Scholarship Application in the subject line] or by mailing a letter to:

Your email or letter should include your contact information (full name, mailing address, telephone number, email address), your age and the name of your parent. You will also be required to authorize the Canadian Forces to confirm to Canada Company that you meet the eligibility requirements. Please include wording to that effect in your letter [for example: I, Name, authorize the Canadian Forces to release information regarding my eligibility to representatives of the Canada Company Scholarship Fund]. Questions regarding your eligibility should be directed to the DCSA Hot line: 1-800-883-6094, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Your information will be reviewed and a member of the Canada Company Scholarship Fund will contact you shortly after receipt of the above.