The Wessex Scholarship by IWK Foundation 2026

The Wessex Scholarship is presented annually to commemorate the visit by His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex to the IWK Health Centre in November 2015. A $5,000 award, this scholarship recognizes the important role community service has played in supporting the IWK in providing exceptional care. The Wessex Scholarship is awarded to a deserving individual by the IWK Foundation. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 7, 2026
• Value$5,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorIWK Foundation
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

A $5,000 award

Requirements

• Eligible applicants will be graduating from an Atlantic Canadian high school and entering* a post-secondary health care degree level program at an Atlantic Canadian institution (please see Appendix A for a list of eligible programs).
• This scholarship focuses on the impact of community service and as such, applicants should be active participants in their community.
• A minimum grade average of 80 per cent is required.
• *Students who have applied, but have not yet been accepted into an eligible program may still apply for Wessex Scholarship and may be asked to provide proof of acceptance at time of award if chosen. 

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Download the application.

For more details, visit IWK Foundation Scholarship webpage