Learning Together Scholarship for Veterans & Family

Education for Veterans. Opportunity for Families.

The Learning Together Veteran & Family Scholarship

At Willis College, we recognize the sacrifices made by Canadian Armed Forces personnel, Veterans, and their families. The Learning Together Veteran & Family Scholarship was created to support Veterans transitioning to civilian careers while also creating new educational opportunities for their loved ones.

Each year, Willis College awards up to 40 full-tuition scholarships to immediate family members of eligible Veterans enrolled at Willis College.

Whether you are preparing for your next career or helping a loved one pursue theirs, Willis College is here to support your journey together.

How the Scholarship Works

1. An eligible Veteran enrolls in a qualifying Willis College program. Contact the Willis College admissions team or the Military and Veterans Support (MVS) team to get started. You may also fill in the form below to initiate your application.
2. The Veteran nominates an immediate family member for the scholarship. This takes place after the Veteran’s application has been completed and approved.
3. The nomination is then submitted to the scholarship committee for review.
4. If approved, the nominated family member will be contacted by our admissions team and awarded a full-tuition scholarship to study at Willis College. The admissions advisor will then guide them through the enrollment process.

What You Need to Know

• Up to 40 scholarships are awarded annually
• Full tuition coverage for eligible family members
• Online and on-campus learning options available
• Nominations are reviewed in the order they are received.
• Veteran-focused student support services
• Career-focused diploma and certification programs

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Who Is Eligible?

Eligible Veterans

Applicants must be:

• Canadian Armed Forces Veterans, Reservists, or active service members
• Transitioning to civilian employment or career advancement
• Enrolled in an eligible Willis College program

Eligible Family Members

Immediate family members residing with the Veteran; may include:

• Spouses or partners
• Children
• Siblings

Proof of residence is required. Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

“The fact that Willis has a veteran support person that understands that some of us have special appointments was beneficial. When I started the program, I had recently been diagnosed with PTSD. Having a veteran on the staff to talk to about the absurd amount of appointments was helpful. Jawad, our teacher for the first year, was a Doctor in another life! So, having someone like that for support helped me get over that stage and get on with my life quickly.”

—Greg Hanniman, Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, Willis College Cybersecurity Graduate

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the scholarship cover?

The scholarship covers tuition costs for eligible family members enrolled in qualifying programs. Additional expenses, including books, professional exam fees, IT fees, and uniforms, are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient. Traditional funding options, such as student loans, may be available to help cover these additional costs.

How many scholarships will we award each year?

Up to 40 scholarships are awarded annually.

Which programs are eligible for the scholarship?

All Willis College programs offered online or in person are eligible for the scholarship. Up to 10% of seats in each class may be allocated to scholarship recipients, with eligible spouses and family members placed in the next available intake.

What are the admissions requirements?

Scholarship recipients must meet the standard admissions requirements for their chosen program. Please refer to the individual program pages for detailed entrance requirements.

Who is defined as a Veteran?

For the purposes of this scholarship, a Veteran is defined as an individual who has completed basic training with the Canadian Armed Forces, has been honourably discharged, and is no longer actively serving.

What is the application timeline for eligible family members?

Veterans and their eligible family members may apply for admission at the same time; however, the scholarship recipient may only begin their program after the Veteran has started their program at Willis College. The scholarship recipient must apply and begin their training within one year of the Veteran’s program start date.

Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively. Willis College reserves the right to modify program start dates or deny scholarship applications. Scholarships are non-transferable, hold no cash value, and may only be applied to eligible academic programs offered through Willis College.

Is there an application deadline?

There is no application deadline for the scholarship. However, applications are reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis as they are received. Willis College awards up to 40 Learning Together scholarships each calendar year.

When will I know if I have received the scholarship?

Eligible family members must first be nominated for the scholarship by the Veteran. The nominated family member must then complete all admissions requirements for their chosen program. In addition, the Veteran must have officially begun their training at Willis College before the scholarship can be finalized.

Once all requirements have been met and the application has been reviewed, an Admissions Advisor from Willis College will notify the scholarship recipient of the decision.

Willis College reserves the right to amend scholarship policies at any time.