Veterans Bursary Program

About

The Veterans Bursary Program was established to disburse monies from the Bursary Fund as per the Federal Court of Canada issued Court File Number T-463-07. The court order names Universities Canada as the administrator of the bursary program.

The Veterans Bursary Program is administered by Universities Canada in partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada, McInnes Cooper and Gowling WLG law firms. We value your privacy.

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Program details

On April 15, 2013, the Federal Court of Canada issued an Order outlining the terms of settlement in the matter of Manuge v Her Majesty the Queen. The Order provided for the establishment of a fund, in the amount of $10 million dollars to be administered by Universities Canada for the benefit of Class Members and other beneficiaries as provided for in the Order.

In 2021, class members in the matter of Toth v. Her Majesty the Queen were added to the program. Further changes were made to the program in 2022 to expand eligibility for the benefit of Class Members.

Class Members of the Manuge v. Her Majesty the Queen and/or Toth v. Her Majesty the Queen class actions and/or a Class Member’s spouse, child, grandchild, niece, nephew, son-in-law or daughter-in-law are eligible.

Program enhancements

1. Designation of multiple family members
   
   You may now designate multiple eligible family members. However, each person is limited to receiving only one bursary under any individual Class Member. If you have already received a bursary yourself or designated someone in the past, you are still eligible to designate additional family members.

2. Advance payment for upcoming studies
   
   Bursaries can now be paid upfront for studies beginning in September, provided a complete application and acceptable proof of registration are submitted, helping students plan with financial confidence.

3. Expanded list of eligible institutions
   
   We now accept applications for studies at any reputable post-secondary institution, even if it is not listed on the CICIC directory.