Support Our Troops Scholarship Program Currently Accepting Applications

The Support Our Troops (SOT) National Scholarship Program awards thousands of dollars to military families pursuing their academic dreams. And if you’re looking to further your education this year, you could be one of them.

Support Our Troops is currently accepting applications from dependents, including spouses of serving or former CAF members seeking higher education.

Significant Barrier

“Due to the unique circumstances of military life, funds for pursuing post-secondary education are a significant barrier for many Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) families. The National Scholarship Program works to remove some of those barriers,” states the SOT website.

Applications will be accepted until July 18 at 5 p.m. (EST).

Thousands for Military Families

SOT is currently offering a minimum of 75 scholarships, ranging from $500 to $5000.

In 2023, alone SOT distributed 96 scholarships valuing $236,000 to military family members across Canada, according to the SOT website.

How to Apply

If a military family member is eligible to apply for the SOT scholarship, there are a few simple steps to follow to apply for the scholarship.

All applicants are required to submit:

• Proof of enrolment from an academic institution
• Most recent academic transcript
• A reference letter
• A point form list of volunteer/civic engagement activities
• A three-part essay.

The three-part essay consists of three questions that the applicant must answer. These questions pertain to life as a military family member, career goals, and challenges the applicant faces in pursuing higher education.

Detailed instructions about each component of the application are given on the SOT website. A detailed rubric for the essay portion is also available online.

Applicants will be notified by the end of September by the selection committee if their bid was successful.

Check eligibility and apply for the SOT National Scholarship program here.