Published: 16 Feb 2026 602 views
The Legacy Scholarship Program was established to provide exemplary students with meaningful financial assistance for their pursuit of post-secondary education. Recipients of a Legacy scholarship will be leaders who create footprints, citizens who pay tribute to others, and individuals who enjoy fellowship with other members of the community.
$5,000 or more
In order to qualify for a Legacy Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
*Attend a post-secondary institution that is approved by the Ontario Student Assistance Program
Have a minimum cumulative average of 70% in their top six courses
**Demonstrate financial need
* The list of approved schools can be found here.
* *In order to demonstrate financial need, students are required to receive support from the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for OSAP support by completing the online OSAP Aid Estimator for Full-Time Students (available here), and include a screen-capture of the amount of OSAP funding they are eligible to receive with their application. Please note, the OSAP Aid Estimator calculator may not be updated with the correct start date for your chosen program by the time your application is due for submission. In this case, when prompted to enter “When do your classes start” please select May 2026.
| Jan 15, 2026 | On-line application codes sent to schools – Contact your guidance counsellor to be considered for school nomination | ||
| Mar 1, 2026 | Applications due, including reference letters | ||
| May 15, 2026 | Schools notified of winners | ||
| June 1, 2026 | Confirmation of student’s acceptance of scholarship to university / college | ||
Applicants who meet the Legacy Scholarship requirements are invited to submit an application that outlines their involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, and leadership initiatives. Please contact your guidance counsellor to formally apply.
For more details, visit KW Legacy Scholarship webpage
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