Scholarship Program
Frequently Asked Questions
SPEAK TO YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR ABOUT YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR SPECIFIC KW LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPS
KW Legacy scholarship applicants are strong students, great citizens, and committed to serving their community and improving the lives of others. They are future community leaders who can benefit from financial support and mentorship as they further their education.
$5000 scholarships
KW Legacy general (Brian Denomme and James W. Lehman scholarships): KW
Legacy criteria
St. Jerome’s University: KW Legacy criteria + accepted offer from St. Jerome’s University
MGC Manufacturing: KW Legacy criteria + student enrolled at GRCI
Choice Cabinet Canada / WSM Construction Scholarship: KW Legacy criteria + accepted offer for trades (Carpenter, Plumber, HVAC, Electrician)
$12,000 scholarships
Bishop’s University: KW Legacy criteria + accepted offer from Bishop’s University
- Talk to your Guidance counselor about KW Legacy scholarships
- Get a code to access the online application from your Guidance department
January 15, 2023: Application codes sent to Guidance departments. Contact your guidance counsellor to be considered for your school’s nomination.
March 19, 2023, 11:59pm: Applications and reference letters due.
May 15, 2023: Schools notified of winners
- Emphasize your experiences that demonstrate community building, leadership and citizenship
- Select a reference who knows you well, and has seen you in action
- Plan to talk regularly with your reference as you work on your application